HP F100 manual Setting Up a Public Interconnect, Ethernet Direct Connect Using a Crossover Cable

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Setting Up the HP ProLiant Cluster F100

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•Ethernet direct connect using a crossover cable

•Ethernet direct connect using a switch or hub

Ethernet Direct Connect Using a Crossover Cable

An Ethernet crossover cable is included with the HP ProLiant Cluster Starter kit. This cable directly connects two NICs that have been designated as the dedicated interconnect. Connect one end of the cable to the NIC in node 1 and the other end of the cable to the NIC in node 2.

IMPORTANT: Connect the cable to the dedicated interconnect NICs and not to the Ethernet connections used for the network clients (the public LAN).

NOTE: The crossover cable will not work in conjunction with a network hub or switch.

Ethernet Direct Connect Using a Switch or Hub

An Ethernet hub or switch requires standard Ethernet cables. Ethernet crossover cables will not work with a switch or hub. To cable the server interconnect using an Ethernet switch or hub:

1.Connect the end of one of the Ethernet cables to the NIC in node 1.

2.Connect the other end of the cable to a port in the switch or hub.

3.Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the NIC in node 2.

4.Assign static IP addresses.

IMPORTANT: Connect the cable to the dedicated interconnect NICs and not to the Ethernet connections used for the network clients (the public LAN).

Setting Up a Public Interconnect

It is possible, but not recommended, to use a public network as the dedicated interconnect path. To set up a public Ethernet interconnect, connect the NICs, switch or hub, and cables as you would in a non-clustered environment. Then configure the NICs for both network clients and for the dedicated interconnect.

Microsoft® recommends using static IP addresses on the public LAN. Do not use DHCP-assigned addresses.

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