Introduction
This guide provides information for installing a Dell™ PowerEdge™ Cluster SE500W solution in a corporate enterprise.
The information in this guide includes:
•Basic SCSI cluster installation procedures, which include:
–Preparing server and storage systems for clustering
–Cabling the cluster configuration
–Installing the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Advanced Server or Windows Server™ 2003 operating system in your cluster configuration
NOTE: Reference to Windows Server 2003 in this guide implies reference to both Windows Server 2003 Enterprise and Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Editions, unless explicitly stated.
–Configuring the cluster peripherals, including PERC 4/DC or PERC 4e/DC cards and network adapters
•Installation procedures for installing a SCSI cluster configuration in your corporate network
•Cluster upgrade and maintenance procedures
•Information about MSCS, the clustering software built into the Windows 2000 Advanced Server, and Windows Server 2003 operating systems
•Troubleshooting procedures
•Data form for recording critical cluster configuration information
Intended Audience
This guide was developed for experienced IT professionals who need to install, cable, and configure a PowerEdge Cluster SE500W solution in an enterprise environment and for trained service technicians who perform cluster upgrade and maintenance procedures.
Obtaining More Information
See "Obtaining Technical Assistance" and "Overview" for a general description of PowerEdge clusters and clustering technology.
See "Using MSCS" for an overview of the clustering software built into the Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, and Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition operating systems.
Introduction
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