HP (Hewlett-Packard) LC 2000 manual

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    HP NetServer LC 2000 with NetRAID-3Si (HP Rack Storage/12) Cluster Configuration Guide 14 November 2000 (see Versions at the end of this document) Introduction This document defines the supported HP NetServer LC 2000 configuration with HP Rack Storage/12s and Microsoft Cluster Server. These configurations minimize single points of failure (SPOF), a[...]

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    2 supply (UPS) using any power conditioner or UPS. Redundant power distribution units (PDU’s) are strongly recommended. System software: Navigator version L.18.00 or later Operating System Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition Service pack SP6A or later SPU Model HP NetServer LC 2000 Clock speed 533, 600, 667, 733, 800, 933, 1000 MH[...]

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    3 SCSI IDs 6, 7 Channels 0, 1, 2 RAID level 1, 5, 10, 50 Logical disks 1 per RAID array 8 maximum per NetRAID-3Si adapter Configuration options: Cluster mode on Cache write-policy to Write-thru Set any other options as desired Cabinet RAID arrays A RAID array (logical disk) must be composed of all the same disk model (i.e., part number and suffix).[...]

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    4 NIC: Model Embedded NIC Any that is on both the HP Tested Products List and the Microsoft Hardware Compatibility List. Driver Hptxnt.sys 3.27.00.0001 or later The vendor supported driver. NOTE If the NIC used is the same type as the embedded NIC (D5013A/B), then the Client LAN NIC must use the same driver as the Intra-cluster NIC. No. of NICs 1 1[...]

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    NOTES: 1. 2. Another NetRAID-xSi Adapter may be installed in server for local storage.This diagram depicts using slot P5 for the shared storage NetRAID-3Si. 3. Cables between the servers and shared storage cabinets can be any HP LVD SCSI (offset) cable up to 10 meters. See “Cables” for Rack Storage/12 in the guide for a list of cables that can [...]

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    6 Power Cabling to Separate Power Sources[...]

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    7 Versions 14 November 2000 Added 1000 MHz. Corrected mraid35x.sys to mraidnt.sys. 5 September 2000 Removed draft status 25 August 2000 Changed introduction, added 800, 933 MHz, new boot device definition boot order, driver info and Ultra3 HDDs. Rolled 3Si firmware/BIOS. 19 May 2000 Added BIOS disabled qualifier. 25 April 2000 Added NetRAID driver [...]