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MegaRAID
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80-00143-01 Rev. B

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  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE ® MegaRAID Storage Adapters M a r c h 2 0 0 8 80-00143-01 Rev. B...
  • Page 2 C standard Specification as defined by Philips. Document 80-00143-01 Rev. B, March 2008. This document describes the current version of the LSI Corporation MegaRAID 320 Storage Adapters and will remain the official reference source for all revisions/releases of these products until rescinded by an update.

  • Page 3: Overview

    ® MegaRAID 320 Storage Adapters. It contains complete installation instructions for these adapters and includes specifications for them. The MegaRAID 320 Storage Adapter family consists of the following: • MegaRAID 320-1 PCI SCSI Disk Array Controller • MegaRAID 320-2 PCI SCSI Disk Array Controller •...

  • Page 4: Related Publications

    MegaRAID 320 series of PCI-to-SCSI Storage Adapters with RAID control capabilities. • Chapter 2, Hardware Installation, describes the procedures for installing the MegaRAID 320-1, -2, -2E, -2X, and -4X Storage Adapters. • Chapter 3, MegaRAID 320 Storage Adapter Characteristics, provides the characteristics and technical specifications for the MegaRAID 320-1, 320-2, 320- 2E, 320-2X, and 320-4X Storage Adapters.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer system from potential damage and to ensure your own personal safety. When Using Your Computer System – As you use your computer system, observe the following safety guidelines: Caution: Do not operate your computer system with any cover(s) (such as computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, and...
  • Page 6 Notice: Do not attempt to service the computer system yourself, except as explained in this guide and elsewhere in LSI Logic documentation. Always follow installation and service instructions closely. 1. Turn off your computer and any peripherals. 2. Disconnect your computer and peripherals from their power sources.
  • Page 7 As you continue to work inside the computer, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to remove any static charge your body may have accumulated. In addition to the preceding precautions, you can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD): •...
  • Page 8 viii Preface Copyright © 2003-2008 by LSI Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Connecting Internal SCSI Devices 2-11 2.4.4 Connecting External SCSI Devices 2-13 Replacing a Failed Controller with Data in the TBBU 2-15 After Installing the Storage Adapter 2-16 MegaRAID 320 Storage Adapters User’s Guide Copyright © 2003-2008 by LSI Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 10 Chapter 3 MegaRAID 320 Storage Adapter Characteristics MegaRAID 320 Storage Adapter Family 3.1.1 Single-Channel Storage Adapter 3.1.2 Dual-Channel Storage Adapters 3.1.3 Quad-Channel Storage Adapter 3-10 MegaRAID 320 Storage Adapter Characteristics 3-12 Technical Specifications 3-12 3.3.1 Storage Adapter Specifications 3-13 3.3.2...
  • Page 11 4.7.6 Verifying Connectivity and Name Resolution 4-18 4.7.7 Verifying Domain Membership 4-19 4.7.8 Setting Up a Cluster User Account 4-20 4.7.9 Setting Up Shared Disks 4-21 4.7.10 Configuring Shared Disks 4-21 4.7.11 Assigning Drive Letters 4-22 4.7.12 Verifying Disk Access and Functionality 4-23 4.7.13 Installing Cluster Service Software...
  • Page 12 xviii Contents Copyright © 2003-2008 by LSI Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 13 Figures Inserting the MegaRAID 320 Card in a PCI Slot Inserting the MegaRAID 320-2E Card in a PCI-Express Slot Terminating an Internal SCSI Disk Array SCSI Cable – 68-Pin High Density with Terminator 2-10 SCSI Cable – 68-Pin High Density without Terminator 2-10 SCSI Cable –...
  • Page 14 4.19 Disk Management Screen 4-41 4.20 Select Partition Type Screen 4-42 4.21 Final Partition Wizard Screen 4-43 4.22 Computer Management 4-44 4.23 Cluster Administrator Screen 4-46 4.24 New Server Cluster Wizard Screen 4-47 4.25 Cluster Name and Domain Screen 4-48 4.26 Select Computer Screen 4-49...
  • Page 15 Tables MegaRAID 320 Storage Adapter Comparisons Target IDs MegaRAID 320-1 Headers and Connectors MegaRAID 320-2 Headers and Connectors MegaRAID 320-2E Headers and Connectors MegaRAID 320-2X Headers and Connectors MegaRAID 320-4X Headers and Connectors 3-10 Storage Adapter Characteristics 3-12 Storage Adapter Specifications...
  • Page 16 Contents Copyright © 2003-2008 by LSI Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 17: Overview

    Chapter 1 Overview This section provides a general overview of the MegaRAID 320 series of PCI-to-SCSI Storage Adapters with RAID control capabilities. It consists of the following sections. • Section 1.1, “Overview” • Section 1.2, “Features” • Section 1.3, “Hardware”...
  • Page 18 PCI, PCI-X, and PCI-Express are I/O architectures designed to increase data transfers without slowing down the central processing unit (CPU). You can install the MegaRAID 320 PCI and PCI-X Storage Adapters in PCI-X computer systems with a standard bracket type. With these adapters in your system, you can connect SCSI devices over a SCSI bus.

  • Page 19: Operating System Support

    Refer to the MegaRAID Device Driver Installation User’s Guide for driver installation instructions. 1.1.2 Technical Support For assistance installing, configuring, or running a MegaRAID 320 RAID controller or obtaining a driver for an operating system other than the ones already listed in Section 1.1.1, “Operating System Support,”...

  • Page 20: Features

    128-, 256-, or 512-Mbyte DIMM can be installed on the MegaRAID 320-2E • Support for a 64-bit PCI host interface for the MegaRAID 320-2, 320- 2E, 320-2X, and 320-4X (note that the 320-2X and -4X are PCI-X controllers and the 320-2E is a PCI Express controller.) 1.2.2...

  • Page 21: Drive Roaming

    15 SCSI drives per channel for other configurations • 32 Kbyte NVRAM for storing RAID system configuration information; the MegaRAID 320 firmware is stored in Flash ROM for easy upgrade • Battery backup for MegaRAID 320-2, -2E, -2X, and -4X...

  • Page 22: Drive Migration

    You can install the MegaRAID 320-1 and 320-2 boards in a computer with a mainboard that has 5 V or 3.3 V, 32- or 64-bit PCI slots, the MegaRAID 320-2X and -4X in 3.3 V, 64-bit PCI or PCI-X slots, and the MegaRAID 320-2E in 3.3 V PCI-Express slots.
  • Page 23 Table 1.1 MegaRAID 320 Storage Adapter Comparisons (Cont.) MegaRAID MegaRAID MegaRAID MegaRAID MegaRAID Specification 320-1 320-2 320-2E 320-2X 320-4X Cache Function Write-back, Write-back, Write-back, Write-back, Write-back, Write-through, Write-through, Write-through, Write-through, Write-through, Adaptive Adaptive Adaptive Adaptive Adaptive Read Ahead, Read Ahead,...
  • Page 24 Overview Copyright © 2003-2008 by LSI Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 25: Hardware Installation

    Section 2.5, “Replacing a Failed Controller with Data in the TBBU” • Section 2.6, “After Installing the Storage Adapter” Requirements The following items are required to install a MegaRAID 320 Storage Adapter: • A MegaRAID 320-1, 320-1, 320-2, 320-2E, 320-2X, or 320-4X Storage Adapter •...

  • Page 26: Quick Installation

    Step 3. Determine the SCSI ID and SCSI termination requirements. Step 4. Install the MegaRAID 320 Storage Adapter in the server, connect SCSI devices to it, and set termination correctly on the SCSI channel(s). Ensure that the SCSI cables you use conform to all SCSI specifications.

  • Page 27: Detailed Installation

    Detailed Installation This section provides detailed instructions for installing a MegaRAID 320 Storage Adapter. Step 1. Unpack the Storage Adapter Unpack and remove the Storage Adapter. Inspect it for damage. If it appears damaged, or if any items listed below are missing, contact your LSI support representative.

  • Page 28: Inserting The Megaraid 320 Card In A Pci Slot

    Figure 2.1 Inserting the MegaRAID 320 Card in a PCI Slot Bracket Screw Press Here Press Here Edge of Motherboard 64-Bit Slots (5 V) Hardware Installation Copyright © 2003-2008 by LSI Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 29: Inserting The Megaraid 320-2E Card In A Pci-Express Slot

    Figure 2.2 Inserting the MegaRAID 320-2E Card in a PCI-Express Slot Bracket Screw Press Here Press Here PCI-Express Slot Edge of Motherboard Step 5. Set the Target IDs Set target identifiers (TIDs) on the SCSI devices. Each device in a channel must have a unique TID. Provide unique TIDs for non-disk devices (CD-ROM or tapes), regardless of the channel where they are connected.

  • Page 30: Target Ids

    Table 2.1 Target IDs Priority Highest Lowest ..Step 6. Connect SCSI Devices to the Storage Adapter Use SCSI cables to connect SCSI devices to the Storage Adapter. Refer to Section 2.4.1, “Internal SCSI Cables” Section 2.4.2, “External SCSI Cables”...
  • Page 31 System throughput problems can occur if SCSI cables are not the correct type. To minimize the potential for problems, – use cables no longer than 12 meters for Ultra160 and Ultra320 devices (it is better to use shorter cables, if possible) –...

  • Page 32: Terminating An Internal Scsi Disk Array

    Figure 2.3 Terminating an Internal SCSI Disk Array Terminator ID2 – No Termination ID1 – No Termination ID0 – Boot Drive No Termination MegaRAID 320 SCSI ID 7 Host Computer Hardware Installation Copyright © 2003-2008 by LSI Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 33: Scsi Device Cables

    The firmware takes several seconds to initialize. During this time, the Storage Adapter scans the SCSI channel(s). The MegaRAID 320 BIOS Configuration utility prompt times out after several seconds. The second portion of the BIOS message displays the MegaRAID 320 Storage Adapter number, firmware version, and cache SDRAM size.

  • Page 34: External Scsi Cables

    Figure 2.4 SCSI Cable – 68-Pin High Density with Terminator Terminator Figure 2.5 SCSI Cable – 68-Pin High Density without Terminator 2.4.2 External SCSI Cables You must connect all external SCSI devices to the Storage Adapter with shielded cables. Figures through are examples of external SCSI cables.

  • Page 35: Connecting Internal Scsi Devices

    2.4.3 Connecting Internal SCSI Devices This subsection provides step-by-step instructions for connecting internal SCSI devices. The figures show the MegaRAID 320-2 Storage Adapter, which has two internal connectors and two external connectors. Refer to Section 2.4.1, “Internal SCSI Cables,” for examples of internal cables.

  • Page 36: Connecting Multiple Internal Scsi Devices

    Step 2. Plug the 68-pin connector on the other end of the internal SCSI ribbon cable into the SCSI connector on the internal SCSI device, as shown in Figure 2.10. Figure 2.10 Connecting Multiple Internal SCSI Devices Step 3. If you have another internal SCSI device, connect the internal SCSI ribbon cable to it.

  • Page 37: Connecting External Scsi Devices

    2.4.4 Connecting External SCSI Devices This subsection provides step-by-step instructions for connecting external SCSI devices. Refer to Section 2.4.2, “External SCSI Cables,” for examples of external cables. Step 1. Plug the 68-pin connector on one end of a shielded external SCSI cable into the external SCSI connector on the host adapter.

  • Page 38: Connecting Multiple External Scsi Devices

    Figure 2.12 shows how to connect multiple external SCSI devices. Figure 2.12 Connecting Multiple External SCSI Devices Enable termination on the device at the end of the bus. Disable termination on all devices not at the end of the bus. Adapter Automatically Terminated...

  • Page 39: Replacing A Failed Controller With Data In The Tbbu

    Replacing a Failed Controller with Data in the TBBU The MegaRAID Transportable Battery Backup Module (TBBU) is a cache memory module with an integrated battery pack. The module provides an uninterrupted power source to the module if power is unexpectedly interrupted while cached data is still present.

  • Page 40: After Installing The Storage Adapter

    Step 4. Press <ESC> and select YES to update the NVRAM. Step 5. Exit and reboot. After Installing the Storage Adapter After Storage Adapter installation, you must configure the Storage Adapter and install the operating system driver. The MegaRAID Configuration Software User’s Guide instructs you on the configuration options and how to set them on your Storage Adapter.

  • Page 41: Megaraid 320 Storage Adapter Characteristics

    MegaRAID 320 Storage Adapters are used in PCI-X and PCI computer systems with PCI standard and PCI low-profile bracket types. The MegaRAID 320-2E controller is used in a system with a PCI-Express slot. PCI-Express goes beyond the PCI specification in that it is intended as a unifying I/O architecture for various systems: desktops, workstations, mobile, server, communications, and embedded devices.

  • Page 42: Single-Channel Storage Adapter

    3.1.1 Single-Channel Storage Adapter The MegaRAID 320-1 is a single-channel Ultra320 SCSI-to-PCI Storage Adapter that supports one Ultra320 SCSI channel each. The MegaRAID SCSI channel interface is made through connectors J1 and J7. Figure 3.1 Table 3.1 show the connectors and headers on the MegaRAID 320-1 Storage Adapter.

  • Page 43: Megaraid 320-1 Headers And Connectors

    No jumper: On-board SCSI termination enabled. The MegaRAID 320-1 does not have an alarm integrated onto the board. For an alarm, the controller requires a daughter card with integrated alarm. If you order the daughter card for battery backup, it should have the alarm on it.

  • Page 44: Dual-Channel Storage Adapters

    The MegaRAID 320-2 is a dual-channel Ultra320 SCSI-to-PCI Storage Adapter that supports two Ultra320 SCSI channels. The MegaRAID 320-2X is a dual-channel Ultra320 SCSI-to-PCI-X Storage Adapter that supports two Ultra320 SCSI channels. The MegaRAID 320-2E is a dual-channel Ultra320 SCSI-to-PCI-Express Storage Adapter that supports two Ultra320 SCSI channels.

  • Page 45: Megaraid 320-2 Headers And Connectors

    Jumper on pins 2–3: On-board SCSI termination disabled. No jumper: On-board SCSI termination enabled. DIMM socket DIMM socket The MegaRAID 320-2 supports the following sizes of SDRAM: 128 and 256 Mbytes. Internal SCSI 68-pin connector Channel 0 Connector Internal high-density SCSI bus connector...

  • Page 46: Megaraid 320-2E Card Layout

    Table 3.2 MegaRAID 320-2 Headers and Connectors (Cont.) Connector Description Type Comments Termination Power 2-pin header Jumpered: TERMPWR is enabled from the Enable Channel 0 PCI bus. (default) No jumper: TERMPWR is enabled from the Termination Power 2-pin header SCSI bus. (Refer to J4 and J5)

  • Page 47: Megaraid 320-2E Headers And Connectors

    2-pin connector – Termination Power 2-pin connector – DIMM Socket DIMM socket The MegaRAID 320-2E supports the following sizes of SDRAM: 128, 256, and 512 Mbytes. MegaRAID 320 Storage Adapter Family Copyright © 2003-2008 by LSI Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 48: Megaraid 320-2X Card Layout

    68-Pin SCSI Connector 68-Pin SCSI Connector Channel 0 Channel 1 External Very High-Density 68-pin SCSI Connector Channel 0 External Very High-Density 68-pin SCSI Connector Channel 1 MegaRAID 320 Storage Adapter Characteristics Copyright © 2003-2008 by LSI Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 49: Megaraid 320-2X Headers And Connectors

    Jumper on pins 2/4: BIOS disable of two pins each) DIMM Socket DIMM The MegaRAID 320-2X supports up to 512 Mbytes of socket 333 MHz unbuffered DDR ECC SDRAM, in a x72 configuration. MegaRAID 320 Storage Adapter Family Copyright © 2003-2008 by LSI Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 50: Quad-Channel Storage Adapter

    3.1.3 Quad-Channel Storage Adapter The MegaRAID 320-4X is a quad-channel Ultra320 SCSI-to-PCI-X Storage Adapter that supports four Ultra320 SCSI Channels. Figure 3.5 Table 3.5 show the connectors and headers on the MegaRAID 320-4X Storage Adapter. Figure 3.5 MegaRAID 320-4X Card Layout...
  • Page 51 Table 3.5 MegaRAID 320-4X Headers and Connectors (Cont.) Connector Description Type Comments External SCSI 68-pin Channel 0/1 connectors connector (side-by-side) External very high-density SCSI bus connectors External SCSI 68-pin Channel 2/3 connectors connector (side-by-side) Termination Enable 3-pin Jumper on pins 1-2: Software uses drive detection to...

  • Page 52: Megaraid 320 Storage Adapter Characteristics

    Adapters use Fusion-MPT architecture that allows for thinner drivers and better performance. Technical Specifications The design and implementation of the MegaRAID 320 Storage Adapters minimizes electromagnetic emissions, susceptibility to radio frequency energy, and the effects of electrostatic discharge. The Storage Adapters...

  • Page 53: Storage Adapter Specifications

    3.3.1 Storage Adapter Specifications Table 3.7 lists the specifications for the MegaRAID 320-1, 320-2, 320-2E, 320-2X, and 320-4X Storage Adapters. Table 3.7 Storage Adapter Specifications MegaRAID MegaRAID MegaRAID MegaRAID MegaRAID Specification 320-1 320-2 320-2E 320-2X 320-4X Processor Intel GC80302 Intel GC80303...
  • Page 54 32 Kbytes for 32 Kbytes for Random storing RAID storing RAID storing RAID storing RAID storing RAID Access configuration configuration configuration configuration configuration Memory (NVRAM) 3-14 MegaRAID 320 Storage Adapter Characteristics Copyright © 2003-2008 by LSI Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 55: Array Performance Features

    3.3.2 Array Performance Features Table 3.8 shows the MegaRAID 320 array performance features. Table 3.8 Array Performance Features MegaRAID MegaRAID MegaRAID MegaRAID MegaRAID Specification 320-1 320-2 320-2E 320-2X 320-4X PCI Host Data 533 Mbytes/s 533 Mbytes/s 2 Gbytes/s 1064 Mbytes/s...

  • Page 56: Fault Tolerance

    3.3.3 Fault Tolerance Table 3.9 shows the MegaRAID 320 fault tolerance features. Table 3.9 MegaRAID 320 Fault Tolerance Features MegaRAID MegaRAID MegaRAID MegaRAID MegaRAID Specification 320-1 320-2 320-2E 320-2X 320-4X Support for SMART Optional Battery 3.6 V/600mAH 3.6 V/600mAH 4.8 V/880mAH 3.6 V/650mAH...

  • Page 57: Electrical Characteristics

    3.3.4 Electrical Characteristics This subsection provides the power requirements for the MegaRAID 320 Storage Adapters. Table 3.10 lists the maximum power requirements, which include SCSI TERMPWR, under normal operation. Table 3.10 Maximum Power Requirements PCI PRSNT1#/ Storage PCI/PCI-X/ PCI/PCI-X PCI/PCI-X/...
  • Page 58 PCI bus slot, all voltages are lower than the SELV 42.4 V limit. 3-18 MegaRAID 320 Storage Adapter Characteristics Copyright © 2003-2008 by LSI Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 59: Installing And Configuring Clusters

    • Section 4.8, “Installing Clusters under Windows Server 2003” Note: The MegaRAID 320-2, -2E, -2X, and -4X Storage Adapters support clustering; the MegaRAID 320-1 does not. Overview A cluster is a grouping of two independent servers that can access the...

  • Page 60: Benefits Of Clusters

    Benefits of Clusters Clusters provide three basic benefits • Improved application and data availability • Scalability of hardware resources • Simplified management of large or rapidly growing systems Installing and Configuring Your System as Part of a Cluster Perform the following steps to install and configure your system as part of a cluster.
  • Page 61 Step 8. Change the initiator ID in the Objects→ Adapter→ Initiator ID menu. For example, you can change the initiator ID to 6. If ID 6 is used by a disk drive, select a different ID. Step 9. Power down the first server. Step 10.

  • Page 62: Driver Installation Instructions Under Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server

    Driver Installation Instructions under Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server After the hardware is set up for the MS cluster configuration, perform the following procedure to configure the driver under Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server. Note that when the Storage Adapter is added after a Windows 2000 Advanced Server installation, the operating system detects it.

  • Page 63: Shared Disk Requirements

    • A domain user account for Cluster Service (all nodes must be part of the same domain) • Two network adapters for each node – one for connection to the external network, the other for the node-to-node internal cluster network. If you do not use two network adapters for each node, your configuration is unsupported.

  • Page 64: Installing The Peer Processor Device In A Windows Cluster

    Installing the Peer Processor Device in a Windows Cluster Use the procedure in this section to install the peer processor device in a Windows cluster. Note: These steps apply to both Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 clusters. After the shared drives are configured, and both nodes powered up, a prompt for another device to be installed appears.

  • Page 65: Found New Hardware Wizard Dialog Box

    Figure 4.1 Found New Hardware Wizard Dialog Box Step 2. Select Install From a List or Specific Location and click Next. The next dialog box, shown in Figure 4.2, contains the search and installation options. Installing the Peer Processor Device in a Windows Cluster Copyright ©...

  • Page 66: Search And Installation Options

    Figure 4.2 Search and Installation Options Step 3. Select the option Don’t Search. I Will Choose the Driver to Install. Step 4. Have the driver diskette or CD with the driver ready, then click Next. The Hardware Type dialog box displays, as shown in Figure 4.3.

  • Page 67: Hardware Type Dialog Box

    Figure 4.3 Hardware Type Dialog Box Step 5. Select the hardware types based on the following options. a. For Windows 2000, select Other Devices from the list of hardware types, then click Next. b. For Windows 2003, select System Devices from the Common Hardware Types list and click Next.

  • Page 68: Hardware Device Manufacturer And Model

    Figure 4.4 Hardware Device Manufacturer and Model Step 6. Click Have Disk... Step 7. Specify the location of the driver package when prompted, then click Next. The dialog box shown in Figure 4.5 displays the correct device driver. 4-10 Installing and Configuring Clusters Copyright ©...

  • Page 69: Device Driver Dialog Box

    Figure 4.5 Device Driver Dialog Box Step 8. Select the appropriate processor device for the controller being used in the cluster. For example, if a 320-2X RAID controller is being used in a cluster, select the 320-2X SCSI Processor Device. Step 9.

  • Page 70: Installing Scsi Drives

    Installing SCSI Drives This information is provided as a generic instruction set for SCSI drive installations. If the SCSI hard disk vendor’s instructions conflict with the instructions in this section, always use the instructions supplied by the vendor. The SCSI bus listed in the hardware requirements must be configured prior to installation of Cluster Services.

  • Page 71: Installing Clusters Under Windows 2000

    Installing Clusters under Windows 2000 During installation, some nodes are shut down, and other nodes are rebooted. This ensures uncorrupted data on disks attached to the shared storage bus. Data corruption can occur when multiple nodes try to write simultaneously to the same disk that is not yet protected by the cluster software.

  • Page 72: Installing The Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System

    permissions on each node. Each node must be a member server, or must be a domain controller inside the same domain. A mix of domain controllers and member servers in a cluster is not supported. 4.7.1 Installing the Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System Install the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system on each node.

  • Page 73: Configuring The Cluster Node Network Adapter

    Figure 4.6 Network and Dial-up Connections Screen Important: Use crossover cables for the network card adapters that access the cluster nodes. If you do not use the crossover cables properly, the system does not detect the network card adapter that accesses the cluster nodes. If the network card adapter is not detected, you cannot configure the network adapters during the Cluster Service installation.

  • Page 74: Setting Up The First Node In Your Cluster

    Renaming the Local Area Connections – To clarify the network connection, you can change the name of the Local Area Connection (2). Renaming helps you identify the connection and correctly assign it. Perform the following steps to change the name. Step 1.

  • Page 75: Configuring The Public Network Adapter

    Step 9. Set network adapter speed on the private network to 10 Mbytes/s, rather than the default automated speed selection. 10 Mbytes/s is the recommended setting. a. Select the network speed from the drop-down list. Important: Do not use “Auto detect” as the setting for speed. Some adapters can drop packets while determining the speed.

  • Page 76: Verifying Connectivity And Name Resolution

    Use long lease periods to assure that a dynamically assigned IP address remains valid in the event that the DHCP server is temporarily lost. In all cases, set static IP addresses for the private network connector. Note that Cluster Service recognizes only one network interface per subnet. 4.7.6 Verifying Connectivity and Name Resolution Perform the following steps to verify that the network adapters are...

  • Page 77: Example Ip Addresses

    Table 4.2 Example IP Addresses Node Network Name Network Adapter IP Address Public Cluster Connection 192.168.0.171 Private Cluster Connection 10.1.1.1 Public Cluster Connection 192.168.0.172 Private Cluster Connection 10.1.1.2 In this example, you would type: Ping 192.168.0.172 Ping 10.1.1.1 from Node 1. Then you would type: Ping 192.168.0.172 10.1.1.1...

  • Page 78: Setting Up A Cluster User Account

    4.7.8 Setting Up a Cluster User Account The Cluster Service requires a domain user account under which the Cluster Service can run. Create the user account before installing the Cluster Service. Setup requires a user name and password. This user account should not belong to a user on the domain.

  • Page 79: Setting Up Shared Disks

    4.7.9 Setting Up Shared Disks Caution: Ensure that Windows 2000 Advanced Server or Windows 2000 Datacenter Server and the Cluster Service are installed and running on one node before you start an operating system on another node. If the operating system is started on other nodes before you install and configure Cluster Service and run it on at least one node, the cluster disks have a high chance of becoming corrupted.

  • Page 80: Assigning Drive Letters

    Step 4. Ensure that all shared disks are formatted as NTFS and are designated as Basic. If you connect a new drive, the Write Signature and Upgrade Disk Wizard starts automatically. If this occurs: 1. Click Next to go through the wizard. The wizard sets the disk to dynamic, but you can deselect it at this point to set it to Basic.

  • Page 81: Verifying Disk Access And Functionality

    Step 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each shared disk. Step 4. Close the Computer Management window. Step 5. Power down node 1 and boot to node 2 to verify the drive letters. 4.7.12 Verifying Disk Access and Functionality Perform these steps to verify disk access and functionality: Step 1.

  • Page 82: Installing Cluster Service Software

    4.7.13 Installing Cluster Service Software Important: If drive letters were changed, make sure they correspond on each node. Before you begin the Cluster Service Software installation on the first node, ensure that all other nodes are either powered down or stopped and that all shared storage devices are powered on.

  • Page 83: Create Or Join A Cluster Dialog Box

    Figure 4.7 Create or Join a Cluster Dialog Box A screen used to validate the user name and password displays, as shown in Figure 4.8. Installing Clusters under Windows 2000 4-25 Copyright © 2003-2008 by LSI Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 84: User Account And Password Validation

    Figure 4.8 User Account and Password Validation Step 12. Enter a name for the cluster (up to 15 characters) and click on Next. (In our example, the cluster is named ClusterOne.) Step 13. Type the user name of the Cluster Service account that you created during the pre-installation.

  • Page 85: Add Or Removed Managed Disks Screen

    Figure 4.9 Add or Removed Managed Disks Screen 4.7.14 Configuring Cluster Disks The Windows 2000 Managed Disks displays all SCSI disks, as shown on Figure 4.9. It might display SCSI disks that do not reside on the same bus as the system disk. Because of this, a node that has multiple SCSI buses lists SCSI disks that are not to be used as shared storage.
  • Page 86 Figure 4.10 Configure Cluster Networks Dialog Box Step 2. Click Next in the Configure Cluster Networks dialog box. The Network Connections dialog box displays, as shown in Figure 4.11. 4-28 Installing and Configuring Clusters Copyright © 2003-2008 by LSI Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 87: Network Connections Dialog Box

    Figure 4.11 Network Connections Dialog Box In production clustering scenarios, you must use more than one private network for cluster communication; this avoids having a single point of failure. Cluster Service can use private networks for cluster status signals and cluster management. This provides more security than using a public network for these roles.
  • Page 88 The order in which the Cluster Service Configuration Wizard presents these networks can vary. In this example, the public network is presented first. Step 3. Verify that the network name and IP address correspond to the network interface for the public network. Step 4.

  • Page 89: Internal Cluster Communication Dialog Box

    networks are used. Because Private Cluster Connection represents a direct connection between nodes, it remains at the top of the list. In normal operation, this connection is used for cluster communication. In case of the Private Cluster Connection failure, Cluster Service automatically switches to the next network on the list (in this case, Public Cluster Connection).
  • Page 90 Figure 4.14 Cluster IP Address Dialog Box Step 9. Enter the unique cluster IP address and Subnet mask for your network, then click Next. The Cluster Service Configuration Wizard automatically associates the cluster IP address with one of the public or mixed networks.

  • Page 91: Cluster Service Confirmation

    Figure 4.15 Cluster Service Confirmation Step 11. Click OK. Step 12. Close the Add/Remove Programs window. 4.7.15 Validating the Cluster Installation Use the Cluster Administrator snap-in to validate the Cluster Service installation on the first node. To validate the cluster installation: Step 1.

  • Page 92: Configuring The Second Node

    4.7.16 Configuring the Second Node For this procedure, have node one and all shared disks powered on, then power up the second node. Installation of Cluster Service on the second node takes less time than on the first node. Setup configures the Cluster Service network settings on the second node based on the configuration of the first node.

  • Page 93: Cluster Administrator Screen

    4.7.17 Verifying Installation There are several ways to verify that Cluster Service was successfully installed. Here is a simple one: Step 1. Select Start—> Programs—> Administrative Tools—> Cluster Administrator. The Cluster Administrator Screen displays, as shown in Figure 4.16. The presence of two nodes shows that a cluster exists and is in operation.

  • Page 94: Installing Clusters Under Windows Server 2003

    Step 3. Close the Cluster Administrator snap-in. This completes Cluster Service installation on all nodes. The server cluster is fully operational. Now you can install cluster resources, such as file shares, printer spoolers, cluster aware services like IIS, Message Queuing, Distributed Transaction Coordinator, DHCP, WINS, or cluster aware applications like Exchange or SQL Server.
  • Page 95 • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition or Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition installed on all computers in the cluster • A name resolution method such as Domain Name System (DNS), DNS dynamic update protocol, Windows Internet Name Service (WINS), HOSTS, and so on •...

  • Page 96: Shared Disk Requirements

    4.8.3 Shared Disk Requirements • An HCL-approved external disk storage unit connected to all computers. This is used as the clustered shared disk. • All shared disks, including the quorum disk, must be physically attached to a shared bus. • Shared disks must be on a different controller then the one used by the system drive.

  • Page 97: Computer Management Screen

    4.8.4 Steps for Configuring the Shared Disks under Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003 disk management is similar to Windows 2000 Advanced Server, however care must be taken to ensure that the partitions are correctly created for cluster installation and drive lettering. Perform the following steps to configure the shared disks under Windows Server 2003.
  • Page 98 Figure 4.18 Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard Step 3. Select the disks to initialize on the Select Disks to Initialize screen, then click Next. The Select Disks to Convert displays next. Do not select any disks to convert on the Select Disks to Convert Screen. Only basic disks are used for the cluster service.
  • Page 99 Figure 4.19 Disk Management Screen Step 5. Right click and select New on the first shared disk, then select New Partition. The Select Partition Type screen displays, as shown in Figure 4.20. Installing Clusters under Windows Server 2003 4-41 Copyright © 2003-2008 by LSI Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 100 Figure 4.20 Select Partition Type Screen Step 6. Select Primary Partition, then click Next. The Specify Partition Size screen displays. Step 7. On the Specify Partition Size screen, select a full partition size, if desired, then click Next. The next screen that displays is used to assign the drive letter or path.
  • Page 101 Figure 4.21 Final Partition Wizard Screen Step 10. Click Finish to complete the partition Wizard. The Computer Management screen displays, as shown in Figure 4.22. It displays partition information for the drives. Installing Clusters under Windows Server 2003 4-43 Copyright © 2003-2008 by LSI Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 102 Figure 4.22 Computer Management Step 11. Format all the disks using the same procedures. Step 12. Note the drive letter assignments or, if you have the volumes labeled, note the disk letter and label assignments. Step 13. Power down node 1, then power up node 2 and open disk management on node 2.

  • Page 103: Nodes And Storage Devices

    4.8.5 Cluster Service Installation Steps After the shared disk drive letters and network has been configured, along with the cluster service account, power on one node and shut down the second node. During installation, some nodes are shut down, and other nodes are rebooted.
  • Page 104 Procedure for Configuring the First Node – Step 1. Click Start. Step 2. Click All Programs. Step 3. Click Administrative Tools. Step 4. Click Cluster Administrator. Step 5. At the Open Connection to Cluster prompt, select Create to create a new cluster. Another option is to use the File menu of the Cluster Administrator screen, as shown in Figure...
  • Page 105 Figure 4.24 New Server Cluster Wizard Screen Step 6. Click on Next to continue. The Cluster Name and Domain screen displays, as shown in Figure 4.25. Installing Clusters under Windows Server 2003 4-47 Copyright © 2003-2008 by LSI Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 106 Figure 4.25 Cluster Name and Domain Screen Step 7. At this point type in a unique NetBIOS name up to 15 characters for the cluster, then click on Next. In the example in the following Cluster Name and Domain screen, the DNS domain is clusterlab.com and the cluster name is b3cluster.
  • Page 107 Figure 4.26 Select Computer Screen Step 8. Specify the name of the first node to be setup in the cluster, then click Next. In this example b3n1ws2003 is the computer node name. The Configuration Analysis page displays, as shown in Figure 4.27.
  • Page 108 Figure 4.27 Configuration Analysis Screen Note: The Windows 2003 Cluster Service installation wizard differs from the Windows 2000 Cluster Service installation wizard in that it automatically detects the disk and network settings to use to configure the cluster. Step 9. The Setup process then analyzes the node for possible hardware or software problems that can cause problems with the installation.
  • Page 109 Figure 4.28 IP Address Screen Step 12. Type in the unique IP address for the cluster on the IP Address screen, then click Next. The cluster service wizard associates the cluster IP address with one of the public networks by using the subnet mask to select the correct network.
  • Page 110 Figure 4.29 Cluster Service Account Screen Step 13. Enter the cluster service account name and password. The user name in this example is cluster. Step 14. Select the correct domain in the dropdown list and click Next to continue. The cluster configuration summary screen displays, as shown Figure 4.30.
  • Page 111 Figure 4.30 Proposed Cluster Configuration Screen Step 15. Confirm the settings and click Next to complete the installation with the configuration. The cluster is created on the Creating the Cluster page, which displays next, as shown in Figure 4.31. If there are any errors or warnings, they are highlighted on this page.
  • Page 112 Figure 4.31 Creating the Cluster Screen Step 16. After the cluster is created, click Next. The cluster service is completed on node 1. Step 17. Click Finish to close the wizard. 4-54 Installing and Configuring Clusters Copyright © 2003-2008 by LSI Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 113: Validating The Cluster Installation

    4.8.6 Validating the Cluster Installation Use the Cluster Administrator snap-in to validate the Cluster Service installation on the first node. Follow the procedure in this subsection to validate the cluster installation. Procedure for Installing the Second Node – Perform the following steps to validate the cluster installation.
  • Page 114 The Properties screen displays, as shown in Figure 4.33. The following is a list of the network configuration options in Cluster Administrator: Figure 4.33 Setting the Network Priority 4-56 Installing and Configuring Clusters Copyright © 2003-2008 by LSI Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 115 Enable for cluster use: If this check box is selected, the cluster service uses this network. This check box is selected by default for all networks. Client access only (public network): Select this option if you want the cluster service to use this network adapter only for external communication with other clients.

  • Page 116: Configuring The Second Node

    Figure 4.34 Private Properties 4.8.7 Configuring the Second Node Important: For this procedure, have node one and all shared disks powered on, then power up the second node. Installation of Cluster Service on the second node takes less time than on the first node.
  • Page 117 Follow the same procedures used to install Cluster Service on the first node, with the following differences: Procedure for Validating the Cluster Installation – Step 1. Log in with the same administrator account on node two, then open the Cluster Administrator. Step 2.
  • Page 118 Figure 4.36 Open Connection to Cluster Window Step 3. Click the drop down menu to change the selection for the Action Menu and select Add Nodes to Cluster. Step 4. Select the cluster you want to join and click OK to continue. In this example, it is b3cluster.
  • Page 119 Figure 4.37 Select Computers Dialog Box Step 7. Click Next on the Analyzing Configuration screen after the analysis is complete. After you click Next, the Cluster Service Account dialog box displays, as shown in Figure 4.38. Installing Clusters under Windows Server 2003 4-61 Copyright ©...
  • Page 120 Figure 4.38 Cluster Service Account Dialog Box You can click other buttons to display the event log, display the details of the analysis, reanalyze, go to the previous window, or cancel the analysis. Step 8. Enter the cluster service account password at the prompt and click Next to continue.
  • Page 121 Figure 4.39 Cluster Administrator Screen Installing Clusters under Windows Server 2003 4-63 Copyright © 2003-2008 by LSI Corporation. All rights reserved.
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  • Page 123: Appendix A Glossary Of Terms

    Refer to NVRAM. External SCSI A SCSI device installed outside the computer cabinet. These devices are Device connected together using specific types of shielded cables. MegaRAID 320 Storage Adapters User’s Guide Copyright © 2003-2008 by LSI Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 124 Fusion-MPT Fusion-MPT (Message Passing Technology) architecture consists of Architecture several main elements: Fusion-MPT firmware, the Fibre Channel and SCSI hardware, and the operating system level drivers that support these architectures. Fusion-MPT architecture offers a single binary, operating system driver that supports both Fibre Channel and SCSI devices. Host The computer system in which a Storage Adapter is installed.
  • Page 125 SCSI ID A way to uniquely identify each SCSI device on the SCSI bus. Each SCSI bus has eight available SCSI IDs numbered 0 through 7 (or 0 through 15 for Wide SCSI). The Storage Adapter (host adapter) usually gets the highest ID (7 or 15) giving it priority to control the bus.
  • Page 126 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations Copyright © 2003-2008 by LSI Corporation. All rights reserved.
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