Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 Administrator Guide

Overview of the ProLiant Cluster HA/F500
ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 for MA8000 Administrator Guide 1-23
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Use the following steps to configure the networks for MSCS use after installing
Windows 2000:
1. Right-click the cluster name in Cluster Administrator.
2. Select Properties.
3. Choose the Network Priority tab from the dialog box.
4. Configure the network roles as necessary.
Microsoft Datacenter Ethernet Connection
The Microsoft Datacenter configuration uses Ethernet hubs and cables for the
dedicated interconnect. A Microsoft Datacenter Ethernet connection uses
the following components:
• Four interconnect adapters
• Four Ethernet cables
• One Ethernet hub
Local Area Network
Every client/server application requires a LAN, over which client machines and
servers communicate. The components of the LAN on a cluster are no different than
with a stand-alone server configuration.
Since clients desiring the full advantage of the cluster will now connect to the cluster
rather than to a specific server, configuring client connections will differ from those
for a stand-alone server. Clients will connect to virtual servers that are cluster groups
containing their own IP addresses.