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HP NetServer Installation Guide 5
Overview
HP NetServer clusters provide increased availability solutions for critical applications. The basic cluster
consists of two HP NetServer systems coupled to shared storage units. The operating system files, application
files, and other files local to each node are stored on fixed or hot swap disks. Local disks are usually located
internally in the system.
Both HP NetServers share external drives located in the shared storage unit(s). Shared drives are accessed
using an interface card (typically referred to as the Host Bus Adapter) located in each HP NetServer unit.
Both HP NetServers run Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition, which includes Microsoft
Cluster Server software.
This guide has been designed to help you setup the HP NetServers, set up, assemble and cable the cluster,
and install server and cluster software.
NOTE This installation guide is incomplete without the supplement specific to your shared
storage system. When directed by this guide, turn to the supplement to get the necessary
instructions.
Version History
Date Change
1 September 99 Added installation instructions f or a fibre channel cluster solution using the LXr 8000
with the Rack Storage/12FC and up to two optional Rack Storage/12s.
7 April 99 Corrected error (changed LHI to LH4 two places in the LH4 install procedures).
Simplified the overall installation procedure by removing the need to match drive letters
for the second node.
8 March 99 Added instructions for the LPr, using NetRAID local and shared storage and Revised
instructions to use Navigator L.15.05 on LH4, LPr, and LXr 8000.
19 Jan. 99 Added installation instructions for the LPr.
18 Dec. 98 Added installation procedures for the HP NetServer LH 4 and LXr 8000.
20 Nov. 98 Revised the LH3 installation procedures in part 5 to allow using LH3 clusters with
Model 12H and FC-30 shared storage subsystems.
5 Oct. 98 Revised part 5 – Installation to provide separate server configuration and Windows NT
installation procedures. Added the LH3 installation procedure including using a
NetRAID adapter for local storage.
20 July 98 Added installation instructions in part 5 for the LC3.
9 June 98 Initial release
Intended Audience
The guide is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots the Microsoft Cluster Server.
Hewlett-Packard assumes this person is qualified to service computer equipment and trained to recognize
hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
NOTE Hewlett-Packard only supports and recommends installation of clustered HP NetServer
systems using Microsoft Cluster Server software by a Microsoft or HP Cluster Certified
Installer.