Configuring The Cluster For Netware 4.2; Preparations For Installing Nhas - Compaq CL380 - ProLiant - 256 MB RAM Software User's Manual

3-6 Compaq ProLiant CL380 Software User Guide

Configuring the Cluster for NetWare 4.2

Preparations for Installing NHAS

Novell High Availability Server (NHAS) is the software needed to run the
clustering aspect of the ProLiant CL380 when running NetWare 4.2. This
software must be installed after NetWare 4.2 has been installed on each server
node and at least one volume from the shared storage array has been mounted
to each server node. NHAS will allow you to accomplish the following:
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Configure the cluster
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Pause the cluster
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Manual failover
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Manual failback
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Automatic failover
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Automatic failback
For instructions on NHAS installation and detailed use of these functions,
please refer to the Novell High Availability Server User's Guide from Novell.
The following is a list of necessary preparations prior to the installation of
NHAS.
IMPORTANT: Before installing NHAS, you must install the latest NetWare Support Pack
and then the Novell Support Software Diskettes (NSSD) created by using Diskette Builder
on the SmartStart and Support Software CD.
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Check network connections to and from each server using the
DISPLAY SERVERS command at the NetWare System Console.
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Use the CONFIG command to check all IP addresses and to make sure
there is a network connection bound to the IPX protocol for the Direct
Link. Label this network port as such for simplicity in recognition
during the NHAS installation. A second network connection should
exist for public NetWare Link.
NOTE: The Direct Link is optional if you are using the Disk Link.
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Be sure to allocate and mount at least one shared volume for each server
by using the Volume Options in the Install utility. Multiple volumes will
imply the same rule. Gauge which applications will be installed so the
volumes' File Compression and Block Suballocation settings are
appropriate. Otherwise, you will need to reinstall NHAS later.