Compaq ProLiant Clusters HA/F100 Administrator's Manual page 90

3-10 Compaq ProLiant Clusters HA/F100 and HA/F200 Administrator Guide
For optimum performance and stability, it is highly recommended that you use
port LIP propagation policies in a cluster environment with Compaq
StorageWorks FC-AL Switches. Select the following settings:
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Connected to Server (Host)= Disabled (NOLIP)
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Connected to Storage (Target)= Enabled (LIP).
The ports on the Compaq StorageWorks FC-AL Switch 8 are configured using
the FC-AL Switch Management Utility included with the switch. Using this
utility, select 8 Port FC-AL Switch in the left hand column. Then select the
FC-AL Switch Port Detail tab and the Configuration tab. On this screen on a
per port basis, you can set the LIP Propagation policy to Enabled or Disabled
as required by the ports in your cluster configuration.
The ports on the Compaq StorageWorks FC-AL 3-Port Expansion Module are
configured in a similar fashion by selecting 3 Port Expansion Module in the
left hand column of the management utility screen and then selecting the PEM
Port Detail tab and finally the Configuration tab.
For more information on configuring port policies, refer to the Compaq
StorageWorks FC-AL Switch User Guide.
IMPORTANT: Before running the Compaq Array Configuration Utility, ensure that all
shared drives are in the storage box.
Powering Up
Before applying power to the RA4000/4100, ensure that all components are
installed and connected to the Fibre Channel storage hub or FC-AL switch.
Power up the cluster in the following order:
1. Fibre Channel storage hubs or FC-AL switches. Power is applied when
the AC power cord is plugged in.
2. Storage systems
3. Servers