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: