HP F100 manual HP SmartStart CD, Array Configuration Utility, ProLiant Support Packs

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Overview of the HP ProLiant Cluster F100

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HP SmartStart CD

SmartStart is a software package that provides a streamlined process for the installation of operating systems, and provides key system software, such as drivers, utilities, diagnostic tools, and ROM updates. SmartStart also provides automated methods for configuring server settings.

HP SmartStart is located on the HP SmartStart CD included in the ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack shipped with ProLiant servers. HP recommends using SmartStart to configure the F100 cluster nodes. SmartStart uses a step-by- step process to configure the operating system and load the system software. For information concerning SmartStart, refer to the ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack.

For more information about using SmartStart to install the F100 cluster nodes, refer to SmartStart installation (on page 25) in this guide.

Array Configuration Utility

The ACU is a Web-based configuration utility available for some servers that makes it easy to configure and expand the disk drive arrays. The ACU is available on the SmartStart CD or the HP Modular SAN Array 1000 Support Software CD.

ProLiant Support Packs

PSPs represent operating system specific bundles of ProLiant optimized drivers, utilities, and management agents. Refer to the PSP website (http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/psp.html).

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Contents HP ProLiant Cluster F100 Installation Guide Audience Assumptions Contents Technical Support F100 Cluster Components Overview of the HP ProLiant Cluster F100This Section Guidelines for Multiple Clusters HP StorageWorks Storage Systems HP ProLiant ServersHP StorageWorks Controllers HP StorageWorks SAN SwitchesHost Bus Adapters Cluster Interconnect Optical TransceiversClient Network Interconnect Adapters Private or Public InterconnectRedundant Interconnects Server to Storage CablesCluster Interconnect Network Interconnect Microsoft SoftwareHP SmartStart CD Array Configuration UtilityProLiant Support Packs HP Modular Smart Array 1000 Support Software CD Resources for Application InstallationSystems Insight Manager Overview of the HP ProLiant Cluster F100 Page Preinstallation Overview Setting Up the HP ProLiant Cluster F100Preinstallation Guidelines Setting Up the HP ProLiant Cluster F100 Setting Up the Nodes Installing the HardwareInstalling the Cluster Interconnect Installing Host Bus AdaptersSetting Up a Dedicated Interconnect Setting Up the Storage SystemPowering Up Configuring Shared StorageEthernet Direct Connect Using a Crossover Cable Setting Up a Public InterconnectEthernet Direct Connect Using a Switch or Hub Multiple Cluster Setup Installing the SoftwareRedundant Interconnect SmartStart Installation SmartStart Installation Steps Cluster-Specific SmartStart InstallationInstalling the Node 1 Operating System Setting Up the HP ProLiant Cluster F100 HP ProLiant Cluster F100 Installation Guide Installing the Node 2 Operating System Validating the Cluster Before You Contact HP Technical SupportHP Contact Information HP ProLiant Cluster F100 Installation Guide HBA Acronyms and AbbreviationsMSA1000 Controller MSA1000PnP RA4100 RA4000 ControllerPage Glossary Disk group Dedicated interconnectDriver EthernetFailover cluster Fault toleranceFibre Channel Gigabit Interface Converter-ShortwaveHP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array Host bus adapterHP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000 Controller HP StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 ControllerIP address Microsoft Cluster Server/ServiceLogical unit Logical unit numberNT File System Power-On Self-TestPartition PortRedundant Array of Inexpensive Disks RedundancyReliability ResourceTransmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol SystemIndex Storage system, set up