HP NetRAID-4M Cluster Services Installation Guide

Overview

1.4 Alternative Installation Sequence

NOTE For the purpose of illustration, the two server nodes depicted in this guide are referred to as Server A, or node A, the first node to establish the cluster, and Server B, or node B, the second node to join the same cluster. The ultimate assignments of cluster resources are not prescribed in this document. Those design considerations are at the discretion of the cluster planner.

This guide was written in a sequence which directs each task in each subchapter be done first on Server A, then on Server B, before proceeding to the next topic, to ensure that the same actions are performed on both nodes in an identical fashion. Alternatively, if the installer wishes to complete as many steps as possible first on Server A before Server B, then the following sequence may be used; however, the installer must jump around in this document in order to do so.

On Server A (B powered off)

1.Install Windows 2000 Advanced Server, latest service pack, DNS, TCP/IP and public network.

2.Chapter 3.1, steps 1-13

Create a domain user account for Cluster Service (Can be done at any time before installing cluster services.)

3.Chapter 2.2, steps 1-12

Add 4M and D5013B card to PCI slots in node A. Connect one end of crossover cable to new A NIC.

4.Chapter 2.2, steps 16-25

If required, flash 4M firmware on A.

5.Chapter 2.2, steps 27-29

Power off A and set switches on RS/12(s).

6.Chapter 2.2, steps 30-35

With A powered off. Cable shared storage to 4M card. Power on RS/12(s) to verify green LEDs.

7.Chapter 2.3, steps 1-18

Boot and do Ctrl-A to set 4M BIOS options and verify drives in RS/12 are seen.

8.Chapter 2.4, steps 1-11

Install 4M driver from diskette.

9.Chapter 2.4, steps 12-26

Configure new private LAN connection.

10.Chapter 2.4, steps 27-33

Install 4M FAST utility from diskette or Navigator CD.

11.Go to number 12 in the next column to configure node B.

On Server B (A powered off)

12.Install Windows 2000 Advanced Server, latest service pack, DNS, TCP/IP and public network.

13.Chapter 2.2, steps 13-15

Add 4M and D5013B card to a PCI slot in node B. Connect end of crossover cable to new B NIC.

14.Chapter 2.2, step 26

If required, flash 4M firmware.

15.Chapter 2.3, steps 19-20

Boot and do Ctrl-A to set 4M BIOS options and verify drives in RS/12 are seen.

16.Chapter 2.4, steps 34-35 Install 4M driver from diskette.

17.Chapter 2.4, steps 34-35

Configure new private LAN connection.

18.Chapter 2.4, steps 34-35

Install 4M FAST utility from diskette or Navigator CD.

If all steps to the left have already been completed on Server A, Resume the sequence of this install guide at Chapter 3.2 to install cluster services and create shared quorum, data drives, etc.

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