Hp Netserver Lh - HP D5970A - NetServer - LCII Configuration Manual

A3700AB HP SureStore E 12H Disk Array
(see Versions History at the end of this document)
Introduction
This document defines the supported HP NetServer LH 4 with A3700AB HP SureStore E 12H Disk Array
configurations for Microsoft Cluster Server. These configurations minimize single points of failure,
provide maximum availability, and have been certified by Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft. This guide is
prescriptive; it describes the configurations supported by HP. Any configuration not expressly allowed by
this guide will not be supported by HP.
What's Defined in Cluster
Cluster
Type of SPUs
Installation
Number of nodes
Shared Storage
LANs:
Client LAN
Intra-cluster
(Heartbeat) LAN
Power source
System software:

HP NetServer LH 4

with
Cluster Configuration Guide
10 October 1999
Cluster
SPUs
Local and Shared Storage
Intra-cluster and Client LANs
Shared Storage Cabling
HP NetServer LH 4
Each node must be the same model SPU, but may have different size main
memory, cache, and CPU clock speeds.
Pedestal or racked
2
HP SureStore E 12 Disk Array and HP disks. See
Any NIC that is HP and Microsoft approved. See
HP D5013A or J3171A only with crossover cable. See
below.
Direct from power mains, power conditioner or uninterruptible power
supply (UPS) using any power conditioner or UPS.
Shared Storage below.
Client LAN below.
Intra-cluster LAN