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    Installation Checklist – HP ProLiant Cluster F200 for MSA1000 using Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition May 2004 Table of Contents HP ProLiant Cluster F200 for M SA1000 ................................................................................................. 2 Hardware Cabl ing Scheme ........................................[...]

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    HP ProLiant Cluster F200 for MSA1000 The HP ProLiant Cluster F200 for Modular Smart Array 1000 utilizes HP industry-leadin g ProLiant server products, StorageWorks Modular Smart Array storage systems, and a Microsoft cluster capable operating system. The ProLiant Cluster F200 for Modular Smart Array 1000 (MSA1000) is a n entry level cluster for bus[...]

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    Hardware Cabling Scheme Figure 1. Hardware cabling scheme Note: This diagram depicts a two-node cluster. With Microsoft Windows Ser ver 2003, Enterprise Edition, HP supports up to eight (8) nodes in a ProLiant Cluster F200 for MS A1000. Introduction Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition is an extension of the Microsoft Windows 2000 oper[...]

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    This checklist provides step-by-step ProLiant Clus ter F200 for MS A1000 operating system install ation and cluster configuration directions using Micr osoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition. Software and Hardware Requirements The following table provides a checklist of the requir ed software versions and, if applicable, any items to execute[...]

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    Gathering Information The following table provides a checklist for the re quired input parameter s that will facilitate the operating system and cluster installation. Write the in formation in the values column next to each item. Place a checkmark ( 3 ) in the box after completing each step. 3 Item Values Node 1: Node 2: Node 3: Node 4: Node 5: Nod[...]

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    Node 1 Node 2  WWID, slot number, and bus of each FCA for each node: FCA 1 WWID: FCA 1 slot and bus: FCA 2 WWID: FCA 2 slot and bus: FCA 1 WWID: FCA 1 slot and bus: FCA 2 WWID: FCA 2 slot and bus: Node 3 Node 4 FCA 1 WWID: FCA 1 slot and bus: FCA 2 WWID: FCA 2 slot and bus: FCA 1 WWID: FCA 1 slot and bus: FCA 2 WWID: FCA 2 slot and bus: Node 5 N[...]

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    Installing Node 1 Operating System The following table provides a checklist of the operat ing syst em installation steps for Node 1. Place a checkmark ( 3 ) in the box after completing each step. 3 Installing Node 1 Operating System  Power on the shared storage. After powering on, wait until the storage system startup complete message appears on[...]

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    Installing Node 2+ Operating System The following table provides a checklist of the oper ating syst em installation steps for Node 2+. Plac e a checkmark ( 3 ) in the box after completing each step. Note : Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edit ion supports a maximum of 8 cluster nodes. Repeat the following operat ing system inst allation s[...]

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    Configuring the Shared Storage The following table provides a checklist of the steps ne cessary to configure the MSA100 0 storage. Place a checkmark ( 3 ) in the box after completing each step. 3 Configuring the Shared Storage  Power on Node 1 and log into the domain.  From the desktop of Node 1, select Start Æ Programs Æ Compaq/HP System T[...]

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    Joining Node 2+ to the Cluster The following table provides a checklist for the pr ocess of joinin g Node 2+ to the cluster. Place a checkmark ( 3 ) in the box after completing each step. Note: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edit ion supports a maximum of 8 cluster nodes. Repeat the following step s for each additional node. 3 Joining No[...]

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    11 For more Information To learn more about HP High Av ailability and ProLia nt Clusters visit the following Web site: http://www.hp.com/servers/p roliant/highavailability . Feedback Help us improve our technical communication. Let us know what you think about the technical information in this document. Your feedback is valu able and helps us struc[...]