Installing Cluster Services; Checklists For Cluster Server Installation; Shared Disk Requirements - Compaq 230039-001 - StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Model 904 Server Installation Manual

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Installing Cluster
Services
This section is for installing and configuring cluster services. If the e7000 is not to be
part of a cluster, skip this section.
It is possible to configure cluster services remotely through the WEBUI using the Cluster
Setup Tool. To access the Cluster Setup Tool open an Internet Explorer session from the
remote client and navigate to http://hostname:3201. Once the WEBUI is open select
the link form the left hand side labeled Cluster Setup Tool. Follow the instructions in the
Cluster Setup Tool to configure the cluster configuration.
It is also possible to install clustering through the steps provided below.
Confirm that the following specifications have been met before proceeding:
The SAN Connection Tool must be completed and all the necessary software
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components for connecting to the desired storage must be installed before the
configuration of cluster services.
• At least one LUN must be presented for the configuration of the Quorum disk.
Additional LUNS may also be presented for use as shared disk resources.
• Do not present LUNs to both cluster nodes until after cluster services have been
installed.
More detailed information about setting up clusters is available at
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/planning/server/clustersteps.asp
Since each cluster node will be shut down one or more times during this installation,
print this guide, or copy it elsewhere and view it on a separate system.

Checklists for Cluster Server Installation

This checklist assists in preparing for installation. Step-by-step instructions begin after the
checklist.
Network Requirements:
• A unique NetBIOS cluster name.
• Five unique, static IP addresses: two for the network adapters on the private
network, two for the network adapters on the public network, and one for the
cluster itself.
A domain user account for the Cluster service (all nodes must be members of the
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same domain).
Each node should have at least two network adapters—one for connection to
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the node-to-node private cluster network and the others for the public data
network. Do not attempt to use a single network adaptor for both public and
private cluster communications.

Shared Disk Requirements:

Note: Do not let both nodes access the shared storage devices at the same time until
after the Cluster service is installed on at least one Node And that node is online. This
can be accomplished through selective storage presentation, SAN switch zoning or
having only one node online at all times.
• All software components listed in the SAN connection tool must be installed and
the fiber cables attached to the HBA(s) before the cluster installation is started.
All shared disks, including the quorum disk, must be accessible from both nodes.
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