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- Page 1 HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide January 2003 (Second Edition) Part Number 252621-002...
- Page 2 Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents About This Guide Audience Assumptions..................... vii Important Safety Information ................... vii Symbols on Equipment ....................vii Rack Stability ........................ix Symbols in Text......................... ix Related Documents......................x Getting Help ........................x Technical Support ......................x HP Website ......................... xi Authorized Reseller ....................xi Reader’s Comments ...................... - Page 4 Contents Chapter 2 Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster Setup Preparations ......................2-1 Required Materials ....................2-1 Selecting an Appropriate Site..................2-2 Component and LED Identification.................2-3 ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Server................2-3 Smart Array Cluster Storage ..................2-8 Setup in the Configuration Fixture ................2-12 Installing Hardware Options ...................2-13 Cabling the System in the Configuration Fixture............2-14 Powering Down and Preparing for Transfer ............2-16...
- Page 5 Contents Chapter 5 System Setup and Configuration for Novell NetWare 5.1 Preconfiguration Checks ....................5-1 Preparing for Operating System Installation ..............5-2 Configuring the Nodes ....................5-3 Configuring the Shared Storage ..................5-4 Configuring NetWare Cluster Services ................5-4 NetWare Cluster Services Installation ..............5-5 Creating Novell Storage Service Volumes ...............
- Page 6 Contents Chapter 8 System Setup and Configuration for SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7.1 Preconfiguration Checks....................8-1 Preparing for Operating System Installation..............8-3 Configuring the Nodes.....................8-4 Installing Management Agents for Servers for Linux .............8-5 Configuring the Shared Storage..................8-6 LifeKeeper Install ......................8-6 Validating the LifeKeeper Cluster Configuration............8-7 Index HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide...
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Page 7: About This Guide
About This Guide This guide provides step-by-step instructions for the setup and installation of the packaged cluster. It complements the server and storage system documentation. Audience Assumptions This guide is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers. HP assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels. - Page 8 About This Guide This symbol indicates the presence of hazardous energy circuits or electric shock hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not open this enclosure. Refer all maintenance, upgrades, and servicing to qualified personnel.
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Page 9: Rack Stability
About This Guide Rack Stability WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that: • The leveling jacks are extended to the floor. • The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks. •... -
Page 10: Related Documents
About This Guide Related Documents In addition to this guide, the following information sources are available: • Documentation CD included with this product • Installation white papers at www.hp.com/servers/proliant/highavailability • Technical support resources at www.hp.com/support Getting Help If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide, you can get further information and other help in the following locations. -
Page 11: Hp Website
About This Guide HP Website The HP website has information on this product as well as the latest drivers and flash ROM images. You can access the HP website at www.hp.com Authorized Reseller For the name of your nearest authorized reseller: •... -
Page 12: Packaged Cluster Components
Packaged Cluster Components The HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 (G3) Packaged Cluster consists of two ProLiant DL380 G3 servers and a Smart Array Cluster Storage system in a sturdy, recyclable configuration fixture. HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Server For detailed information on the server components, refer to the server user guide. Smart Array Cluster Storage System For detailed information, refer to the storage system documentation. -
Page 13: Configuration Fixture
Packaged Cluster Components Configuration Fixture The packaged cluster ships in a two-piece configuration fixture (1) that can be used to configure the packaged cluster. The configuration fixture allows for ease of transfer to another location after it has been configured. The server fixture (2) holds the two ProLiant DL380 G3 servers. -
Page 14: Configuration Fixture Disposal
Packaged Cluster Components Configuration Fixture Disposal The server fixture and the storage fixture are environmentally safe and recyclable. The configuration fixture should be recycled in accordance with your local recycling center guidelines. The metal inserts in the fixture compose 0.0406 percent of the total volume of the fixture. -
Page 15: Software Components
Packaged Cluster Components Software Components The ProLiant DL380 G3 Packaged Cluster supports Microsoft Windows, Novell Netware, and Linux-based operating systems. Refer to the ProLiant servers operating system support matrix at www.compaq.com/products/servers/software/ The packaged cluster also supports the following software: • HP SmartStart utilities •... -
Page 16: Setup And Installation Of The Packaged Cluster
Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster Setup Preparations Required Materials Before setting up your packaged cluster, locate the following materials included in the shipping box: • ProLiant DL380 G3 servers • Smart Array Cluster Storage system • Power cords and cables •... -
Page 17: Selecting An Appropriate Site
Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster Locate the following materials not included in the packaged cluster shipping box: • Hard drives • Server hardware options and documentation (optional) • Storage system hardware options and documentation (optional) • Keyboard, monitor, and mouse (need two of each if not using a switchbox) •... -
Page 18: Component And Led Identification
Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster Component and LED Identification ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Server Table 2-1: Front Panel Components Item Description Hard drive bays Bay for tape drive or hard drive and tape drive blank Diskette drive CD-ROM drive HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide... - Page 19 Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster Table 2-2: Front Panel LEDs and Buttons Item Description Status Internal health LED Green = Normal Amber = System degraded. Refer to system board LEDs to identify component in degraded state Red = System critical. Refer to system board LEDs to identify component in critical state External health LED Green = Normal...
- Page 20 Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster Table 2-2: Front Panel LEDs and Buttons continued Item Description Status UID LED button Blue = Activated Flashing = System remotely managed Off = Deactivated Power On/Standby Green = System on button/system power Amber = System shut down, but power still applied Off = Power cord not attached or power supply failure Table 2-3: Rear Panel Components...
- Page 21 Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster Table 2-3: Rear Panel Components continued Item Description Connector Color Power cord connector Keyboard connector Purple NIC 1 connector NIC 2 connector USB connectors Black Video connector Blue VHDCI SCSI connector (port 1) Table 2-4: Rear Panel LEDs and Buttons Item Description...
- Page 22 Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster Table 2-4: Rear Panel LEDs and Buttons continued Item Description LED Color Status PCI Hot Plug fault LED (slot 2) Amber On = Expansion board failed Off = Normal PCI Hot Plug power LED (slot 2) Green On = Power is applied to the slot Flashing = Power is cycling...
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Page 23: Smart Array Cluster Storage
Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster Smart Array Cluster Storage Table 2-5: Front Panel Components Item Description Bezel blank (bay for optional redundant controller) Service port (for HP service technicians only) Hot-plug Smart Array Cluster Storage Controller Controller display Power On/Standby button Enclosure LEDs Hot-plug SCSI hard drives... - Page 24 Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster Table 2-6: Enclosure LEDs Item LED Description Status Shared Storage Green flashing = Module is operating normally Module Green/Off = Module is not operating normally System power Green = System power is on Off = System is in standby mode or power is removed from the system Fault...
- Page 25 Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster Table 2-7: Rear Panel Components Item Description Interconnect blanks (required for proper airflow) Power supply/blower assembly AC power connectors Two-port Shared Storage Module 2-10 HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide...
- Page 26 Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster Table 2-8: Two-port Shared Storage Module LEDs Item LED Description Power SCSI host port A SCSI host port B HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide 2-11...
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Page 27: Setup In The Configuration Fixture
Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster Setup in the Configuration Fixture Perform the following procedures to set up the packaged cluster in the configuration fixture. This setup procedure assumes the cluster will be configured in the fixture and then transferred to another location. WARNING: Do not stack clusters while in their configuration fixtures. -
Page 28: Installing Hardware Options
Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster Installing Hardware Options NOTE: Detailed option installation instructions are available with the options and are also in the server setup and installation guide, the server supplemental setup guide, and the storage system user guide on the Documentation CD. 1. -
Page 29: Cabling The System In The Configuration Fixture
Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster Cabling the System in the Configuration Fixture NOTE: The server fixture should be placed on top of the storage fixture for ease in cabling the packaged cluster. 1. Connect the VHDCI SCSI cables labeled A and B from the storage system to the servers. - Page 30 Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster 3. Connect the peripheral devices such as the keyboard, mouse, and monitor. For information on peripheral device connections, refer to “Component and LED Identification” in this chapter. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug telephone or telecommunications connectors into RJ-45 connectors.
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Page 31: Powering Down And Preparing For Transfer
Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster Powering Down and Preparing for Transfer 1. Shut down the operating system and power off each server. 2. Power off the storage system. 3. Remove the power cords and return them to the original boxes. 4. -
Page 32: Setup And Installation In A Rack
Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation in a Rack Perform the following procedures to set up the packaged cluster in a rack. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, at least two people are required to lift the components during installation or removal. - Page 33 Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster If you are installing the Smart Array Cluster Storage system in an M-Series rack, contact an authorized reseller to obtain an M-Series Rack Rail option kit. 1. Locate the following materials necessary for installing the storage system. Table 2-9: Rack Mounting Hardware and Template Item Description...
- Page 34 Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster 2. Use the instructions provided on the rack template to mark the rack for rail locations. WARNING: The storage system weight, as assembled for shipping, exceeds 22.7 kg (50 lb). Install the storage system in the lowest available position in the rack.
- Page 35 Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster 3. Insert the front end of the left rack rail into the inside front of the rack. Be sure that the pins extend through the holes marked during the rack template procedure. IMPORTANT: Be sure that the scissor-type locking latches engage when the ends of the rail seat into the rack uprights.
- Page 36 Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster 4. Slide the back end of the left rack rail into the inside rear of the rack. Be sure that the pins extend through the holes marked during the rack template procedure. IMPORTANT: Be sure that the scissor-type locking latches engage when the ends of the rail seat into the rack uprights.
- Page 37 Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster 6. Remove the hook-and-loop fasteners (1) securing the VHDCI SCSI cables and the Ethernet crossover cable to the storage fixture. 7. Disconnect and remove the VHDCI SCSI cables from the storage system. 2-22 HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide...
- Page 38 Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster 8. Loosen the thumbscrews that secure the storage system and slide the storage system from the storage system fixture. HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide 2-23...
- Page 39 Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster 9. Align the system with the rails and slide it into the rack. WARNING: The storage system weight, as assembled for shipping, exceeds 22.7 kg (50 lb). To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, at least two people are required to lift the storage system during removal or installation.
- Page 40 Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster 10. Secure the storage system to the rack. IMPORTANT: Tightening of the shipping bracket is only necessary if the rack is to be shipped with the Smart Array Cluster Storage system installed. HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide 2-25...
- Page 41 Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster 11. Use the shipping bracket to secure the system in the rack for shipping: a. Loosen the thumbscrew on the shipping bracket. b. Slide the shipping bracket forward until it engages the storage system chassis.
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Page 42: Installing The Servers Into The Rack
Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster Installing the Servers into the Rack Follow the steps in this section if you are installing the server into a Compaq or HP 7000-, 9000-, or 10,000-series rack or a third-party rack with square holes. If you are installing the server in an HP Rack System/E and HP Systems round-hole rack or a third-party rack with round holes, or if the supplied rails do not fit the square-hole rack you are using, order the third-party option kit for racks with round holes and use... - Page 43 Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster 2. Mark the rack. CAUTION: Always plan the rack installation so that the heaviest item is on the bottom of the rack. Install the heaviest item first, and continue to populate the rack from the bottom to the top.
- Page 44 Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster 4. Secure each server rail to the server. 5. Secure the left and right standard rack rails to the appropriate side of the rack. NOTE: Figures show one server already installed in the rack. HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide 2-29...
- Page 45 Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster 6. Extend the slides from the standard rack rails, and then slide the server rails into the slides. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, be sure that the rack is adequately stabilized before sliding the server rails into the rack rails.
- Page 46 Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster 7. Press the rail-release latches and slide the server into the rack. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, be careful when pressing the server rail release latches and sliding the server into the rack. The sliding rails could pinch your fingers.
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Page 47: Installing Hardware Options
Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster Installing Hardware Options IMPORTANT: If your system was previously configured, skip to “Cabling the System in a Rack.” NOTE: Detailed option installation instructions are available with the options and are also in the server setup and installation guide, the server supplemental setup guide, and the storage system user guide on the Documentation CD. - Page 48 Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster 2. Secure the cable management bracket to the rail. HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Packaged Cluster Setup and Installation Guide 2-33...
- Page 49 Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster 3. Connect the VHDCI SCSI cables labeled A and B from the storage system to the servers. 4. If you are configuring a Microsoft or Linux operating system, connect the Ethernet crossover cable between the servers. Use the same RJ-45 connector (1), NIC 1, on each server.
- Page 50 Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster 5. Connect peripheral devices such as the keyboard, mouse, and monitor. For information on peripheral device connections, refer to “Component and LED Identification” in this chapter. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug telephone or telecommunications connectors into RJ-45 connectors.
- Page 51 Setup and Installation of the Packaged Cluster 7. Route the cables and secure to the cable management arm. 8. Connect the power cords to the AC power source. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: •...
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Page 52: System Setup And Configuration For Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
System Setup and Configuration for Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server IMPORTANT: Updated installation and cluster setup information is periodically released in HP white papers. For the most recent information, go to www.hp.com/servers/proliant/highavailability Preconfiguration Checks Be sure that the following items are available for configuring the packaged cluster: •... -
Page 53: Preparing For Operating System Installation
System Setup and Configuration for Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server Preparing for Operating System Installation Before installing the operating system, gather the following information: • Server A — Name — Public network connection IP address and subnet mask — Private network connection (cluster heartbeat) IP address and subnet mask —... -
Page 54: Configuring The Nodes
System Setup and Configuration for Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server Configuring the Nodes To configure the nodes: 1. Power on the shared storage (1) and wait for the controllers to initialize. IMPORTANT: You must power on the Smart Array Cluster Storage before powering on the servers. -
Page 55: Configuring The Shared Storage
System Setup and Configuration for Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server While the server boots, the ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) and the ORCA utility are automatically configured to prepare the server for the operating system installation. To configure these utilities manually: —... -
Page 56: Configuring Cluster Services
System Setup and Configuration for Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server 3. Select the Smart Array Cluster Controller to configure the shared storage hard drives. Refer to the HP Array Configuration Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD for detailed information. NOTE: Microsoft recommends creating a 500-MB quorum drive to store cluster information. -
Page 57: Validating The Cluster Configuration
System Setup and Configuration for Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server 4. Rerun the ProLiant Support Pack for Windows 2000 to ensure that the latest HP drivers were not overwritten by the service pack. Reboot if prompted. 5. Power on the second server and repeat steps 2 through 4. Validating the Cluster Configuration To validate the cluster configuration, perform the following steps from either cluster node:... -
Page 58: System Setup And Configuration For Microsoft Nt Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition
System Setup and Configuration for Microsoft NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition IMPORTANT: Updated installation and cluster setup information is periodically released in HP white papers. For the most recent information, go to www.hp.com/servers/proliant/highavailability Preconfiguration Checks Be sure that the following items are available for configuring the packaged cluster: •... -
Page 59: Preparing For Operating System Installation
System Setup and Configuration for Microsoft NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition Preparing for Operating System Installation Before installing the operating system, gather the following information: • Server A — Name — Public network connection IP address and subnet mask — Private network connection (cluster heartbeat) IP address and subnet mask —... -
Page 60: Configuring The Nodes
System Setup and Configuration for Microsoft NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition Configuring the Nodes 1. Power on the shared storage (1) and wait for the controllers to initialize. IMPORTANT: You must power on the Smart Array Cluster Storage before powering on the servers. -
Page 61: Configuring The Shared Storage
System Setup and Configuration for Microsoft NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition For more information on the automatic configuration, refer to the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide located on the Documentation CD. 3. Insert the SmartStart CD into the CD-ROM drive and reboot the server. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the operating system. -
Page 62: Configuring Cluster Server
System Setup and Configuration for Microsoft NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition 7. Select Start, Programs, System Tools, Disk Administrator. Review the drive letters and change if necessary to be the same as the first server. 8. Shut down the second server. Configuring Cluster Server To complete the packaged cluster configuration: 1. -
Page 63: Validating The Cluster Configuration
System Setup and Configuration for Microsoft NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition Validating the Cluster Configuration To validate the installation, perform the following steps from either cluster node: 1. Select Start, Programs, Administrative Tools, Cluster Administrator, and connect to the cluster. 2. -
Page 64: System Setup And Configuration For Novell Netware
System Setup and Configuration for Novell NetWare 5.1 IMPORTANT: Updated installation and cluster setup information is periodically released in HP white papers. For the most recent information, go to www.hp.com/servers/proliant/highavailability Preconfiguration Checks Have the following items available as you configure the cluster: •... -
Page 65: Preparing For Operating System Installation
System Setup and Configuration for Novell NetWare 5.1 Preparing for Operating System Installation Before installing the operating system, gather the following information: • Server A — Name — Public network connection IP address and subnet mask — Admin name, context, and password •... -
Page 66: Configuring The Nodes
System Setup and Configuration for Novell NetWare 5.1 Configuring the Nodes 1. Power on the shared storage (1) and wait for the controllers to initialize. IMPORTANT: You must power on the Smart Array Cluster Storage before powering on the servers. After powering on, wait until the storage system startup complete message is displayed. -
Page 67: Configuring The Shared Storage
System Setup and Configuration for Novell NetWare 5.1 For more information on the automatic configuration, refer to the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide located on the Documentation CD. 3. Insert the SmartStart CD into the CD-ROM drive and reboot the server. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the operating system. -
Page 68: Netware Cluster Services Installation
System Setup and Configuration for Novell NetWare 5.1 NetWare Cluster Services Installation The NWCS installation creates a new cluster object and installs NWCS software on the servers specified as part of the cluster. This installation is performed from a remote client workstation machine. To install NWCS: 1. -
Page 69: Creating Novell Storage Service Volumes
System Setup and Configuration for Novell NetWare 5.1 Creating Novell Storage Service Volumes To create NSS volumes to be used in the cluster: 1. Type NWCONFIG from the system console. 2. Select NSS Disk Options, Storage, Assign Ownership. 3. Select one logical unit (LUN ) at a time and click Yes to initialize. 4. -
Page 70: Creating Cluster Volumes
System Setup and Configuration for Novell NetWare 5.1 Creating Cluster Volumes To create cluster volumes: 1. Open ConsoleOne from the client server. 2. Highlight the cluster object and click the New Cluster Volume icon. 3. Select a volume and assign the volume an IP address. 4. -
Page 71: System Setup And Configuration For Novell Netware
System Setup and Configuration for Novell NetWare 6 IMPORTANT: Updated installation and cluster setup information is periodically released in HP white papers. For the most recent information, go to www.hp.com/servers/proliant/highavailability Preconfiguration Checks Have the following items available as you configure the cluster: •... -
Page 72: Preparing For Operating System Installation
System Setup and Configuration for Novell NetWare 6 Preparing for Operating System Installation Before installing the operating system, gather the following information: • Server A — Name — Public network connection IP address and subnet mask — Admin name, context, and password •... -
Page 73: Configuring The Nodes
System Setup and Configuration for Novell NetWare 6 Configuring the Nodes 1. Power on the shared storage (1) and wait for the controllers to initialize. NOTE: You must power on the Smart Array Cluster Storage before powering on the servers. After powering on, wait until the storage system startup complete message is displayed. -
Page 74: Configuring The Shared Storage
System Setup and Configuration for Novell NetWare 6 For more information on the automatic configuration, refer to the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide located on the Documentation CD. 3. Insert the SmartStart CD into the CD-ROM drive and reboot the server. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the operating system. -
Page 75: Novell Cluster Services Installation
System Setup and Configuration for Novell NetWare 6 Novell Cluster Services Installation The NCS installation creates a new cluster object and installs NCS software on the nodes specified as part of the cluster. To install NCS from a remote client workstation machine: 1. -
Page 76: Creating Novell Storage Services Volumes And Pools
System Setup and Configuration for Novell NetWare 6 Creating Novell Storage Services Volumes and Pools To create NSS volumes and pools: 1. Log in to ConsoleOne from one of the nodes and authenticate to the appropriate tree. 2. Scroll down and highlight the cluster created earlier. 3. -
Page 77: Validating The Cluster Configuration
System Setup and Configuration for Novell NetWare 6 Validating the Cluster Configuration 1. Log in to ConsoleOne from one of the nodes and authenticate to the appropriate tree. 2. Scroll down and highlight the cluster created earlier. 3. From the title bar select View, Cluster State View. 4. -
Page 78: System Setup And Configuration For Red Hat Linux 7.3 Professional
System Setup and Configuration for Red Hat Linux 7.3 Professional IMPORTANT: Updated installation and cluster setup information is periodically released in HP white papers. For the most recent information, go to www.hp.com/servers/proliant/highavailability Preconfiguration Checks Be sure that the following items are available for configuring the packaged cluster: •... - Page 79 System Setup and Configuration for Red Hat Linux 7.3 Professional Before configuring the packaged cluster: • Be sure you have sufficient software rights to install the operating system and software applications on each server node. • Be sure all hardware is installed and properly cabled. NOTE: For additional information on installing and configuring Linux and LifeKeeper on a ProLiant server, refer to the following websites: •...
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Page 80: Preparing For Operating System Installation
System Setup and Configuration for Red Hat Linux 7.3 Professional Preparing for Operating System Installation Before installing the operating system, gather the following information: • Server A — Name — Public network connection IP address and subnet mask — Private network connection (cluster heartbeat) IP address and subnet mask —... -
Page 81: Configuring The Nodes
System Setup and Configuration for Red Hat Linux 7.3 Professional Configuring the Nodes 1. Power on the shared storage (1) and wait for the controllers to initialize. IMPORTANT: You must power on the Smart Array Cluster Storage before powering on the servers. - Page 82 System Setup and Configuration for Red Hat Linux 7.3 Professional For more information on the automatic configuration, refer to the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide located on the Documentation CD. 3. Insert the Red Hat Linux 7.3 CD, 1 of 3, into the CD-ROM drive and reboot the server.
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Page 83: Installing Management Agents For Servers For Linux
System Setup and Configuration for Red Hat Linux 7.3 Professional Installing Management Agents for Servers for Linux For instructions on installing and running Agents for Servers for Linux, refer to the documentation located at www.compaq.com/support/files/server/us/WebDoc/550/Linux.pdf Configuring the Shared Storage To configure the shared storage: 1. -
Page 84: Lifekeeper Installation
System Setup and Configuration for Red Hat Linux 7.3 Professional LifeKeeper Installation Proceed with the LifeKeeper installation as instructed in the planning and installation guide for the specific LifeKeeper Product being installed. Refer to the LifeKeeper for Linux Release Notes for additional information. IMPORTANT: The steeleye-lkCCISS-<LifeKeeper Version>... - Page 85 System Setup and Configuration for Red Hat Linux 7.3 Professional 3. After server node B is active, right-click server node A and select In Service. Again, a window displays as the scripts run to make server node A active. 4. After server node A is active, power off server node A. This initiates a failure and server node B becomes active.
- Page 86 System Setup and Configuration for SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7.1 IMPORTANT: Updated installation and cluster setup information is periodically released in HP white papers. For the most recent information, go to www.hp.com/servers/proliant/highavailability Preconfiguration Checks Be sure that the following items are available for configuring the packaged cluster: •...
- Page 87 System Setup and Configuration for SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7.1 Before configuring the packaged cluster: • Be sure you have sufficient software rights to install the operating system and software applications on each server node. • Be sure all hardware is installed and properly cabled. NOTE: For additional information on installing and configuring Linux and LifeKeeper on a ProLiant server, please refer to the following websites: •...
- Page 88 System Setup and Configuration for SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7.1 Preparing for Operating System Installation Before installing the operating system, gather the following information: • Server A — Name — Public network connection IP address and subnet mask — Private network connection (cluster heartbeat) IP address and subnet mask —...
- Page 89 System Setup and Configuration for SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7.1 Configuring the Nodes 1. Power on the shared storage (1) and wait for the controllers to initialize. IMPORTANT: You must power on the Smart Array Cluster Storage before powering on the servers.
- Page 90 System Setup and Configuration for SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7.1 For more information on the automatic configuration, refer to the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide located on the Documentation CD. 3. Insert the SLES 7 CD into the CD-ROM drive and reboot the server. 4.
- Page 91 System Setup and Configuration for SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7.1 Configuring the Shared Storage To configure the shared storage: 1. Power on one server and boot from the SmartStart 6.1 (or later) CD. 2. After booting with the SmartStart CD, click the Maintenance tab, then select and run the Array Configuration Utility.
- Page 92 System Setup and Configuration for SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7.1 Validating the LifeKeeper Cluster Configuration After the systems are configured and the resource hierarchy tree is functional from within LifeKeeper, system failover should be tested. To test failover: 1. Run the LifeKeeper console GUI on server node B. The console screen shows server node A as active and server node B in standby.
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Page 93: Index
Index configuration shared storage 3-4, 4-4, 5-4, 6-4, 7-6, administration rights 5-5, 6-5 shared storage hard drives 5-4, 6-4 Array Configuration Utility 6.0 3-5, 4-4, storage system controller 5-4, 6-4 5-4, 6-4, 7-6, 8-6 system 3-2, 4-2, 5-2, 6-2, 7-3, 8-3 authorized reseller xi configuration fixture, disposal 1-3 connecting, VHDCI SCSI cables 2-14, 2-34... - Page 94 Index NSS volumes, creating 5-6 NWCONFIG 5-6 help resources x HP website xi operating systems selecting 3-4, 4-4, 5-4, 6-4 initializing LUNs 5-6 software rights 3-1, 4-1, 5-1, 6-1, 7-2, installation NetWare Cluster Services 5-5 optimum environment 2-2 Novell Cluster Services 6-5 option installation servers 2-13, 2-32 storage system 2-13, 2-32...
- Page 95 Index SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7.1 configuration 8-1 server nodes, software rights 3-1, 4-1, 7-2, preconfiguration checks 8-2 symbols in text ix servers system, configuring 3-1, 6-1 adding 5-5, 6-5 option installation 2-13, 2-32 power off 3-4, 4-4, 5-4, 6-4, 7-5, 8-5 power on 4-3, 5-3, 6-3, 7-4, 8-4 technical support x rack-mounting 2-24...