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24 HP ProLiant Cluster F100 Installation Guide
IMPORTANT: Using a public network as the dedicated interconnect
path is not recommended because it represents a potential single point
of failure for cluster communication.
Redundant Interconnect
MSCS enables you to configure any supported network card as a possible path
for intracluster communication. If you are employing a dedicated interconnect,
use MSCS to configure the LAN network cards to serve as a backup for the
interconnect.
Multiple Cluster Setup
For a multiple cluster setup, be sure that:
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Each two-node cluster is using the same model of ProLiant server.
The storage system has the latest supported firmware version.
The same HBAs are being used.
NOTE: The MSA1000 storage system can be upgraded using the
MSAFlash utility. To learn more about MSAFlash and how to use it,
refer to the documentation provided within the download of the
MSA1000 firmware upgrade package.
Installing the Software
The following sections describe the software installation steps for the:
F100 for MSA1000 with Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003, Enterprise
Edition
F100 for MSA1000 with Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Advanced Server
F100 for the RA4100 with Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003, Enterprise
Edition
F100 for the RA4100 with Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Advanced Server
Proceed with these steps after you have all equipment installed and the switches
or hubs, storage system, and one server powered up.