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Overview of the HP ProLiant Cluster F100

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•Up to five two-node clusters sharing a single MSA1000

•A maximum of 20 total nodes in unique clusters, not to exceed five unique clusters if using two-node clusters

The F100 for MSA1000 has the following guidelines for multiple-cluster setup:

•Each two-node cluster must use the same model of ProLiant server.

•Each server in a cluster must use the same operating system.

•Each two-node cluster can use a different operating system from the other clusters.

•The MSA1000 must have the appropriate firmware. Use the MSAFlash utility to upgrade the firmware.

•The ACU and the HBA drivers must be installed or updated to the supported versions. Use the HP Modular Smart Array 1000 Support Software CD to install or upgrade these items.

•When cabling multiple clusters, it is important to cable the first HBA of each cluster node to the first switch.

HP ProLiant Servers

HP industry-standard servers are a primary component of all models of ProLiant clusters. For more detailed information, refer to the server documentation provided with the ProLiant server.

To obtain a comprehensive list of cluster-supported servers, refer to the High Availability website (http://www.hp.com/servers/proliant/highavailability).

HP StorageWorks Storage Systems

The F100 must have at least one storage device set up as external shared storage. Consult the F100 ProLiant cluster website to determine the maximum supported cluster configuration.

The supported storage systems for the F100 are:

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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 AdaptersConfiguring Shared Storage Setting Up the Storage SystemSetting Up a Dedicated Interconnect Powering UpEthernet 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 Ethernet Dedicated interconnectDisk group DriverGigabit Interface Converter-Shortwave Fault toleranceFailover cluster Fibre ChannelHP StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 Controller Host bus adapterHP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000 ControllerLogical unit number Microsoft Cluster Server/ServiceIP address Logical unitPort Power-On Self-TestNT File System PartitionResource RedundancyRedundant Array of Inexpensive Disks ReliabilityTransmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol SystemIndex Storage system, set up