Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 Administrator Guide

Contents
ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 for MA8000 Administrator Guide v
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Multiple Cluster Configurations for Hubs..................................................................... 2-31
Key Considerations................................................................................................. 2-31
Multiple Cluster Configurations ............................................................................. 2-33
Setting Up Single Storage Controller Configurations............................................. 2-34
Setting Up Dual Redundant Controllers (Transparent Failover Configuration)..... 2-36
Setting Up Dual Redundant Controllers (Multibus Failover)................................. 2-37
Referenced Procedures............................................................................................ 2-39
Chapter 3
Setting Up the ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 with Switches
Preinstallation Instructions .............................................................................................. 3-1
Checking the Hardware and Software ...................................................................... 3-1
Installing the Hardware ................................................................................................... 3-5
Setting Up the Servers .............................................................................................. 3-5
Setting Up the Storage Subsystem............................................................................ 3-5
Installing the Host Bus Adapter................................................................................ 3-7
Designating the Server as a Maintenance Terminal.................................................. 3-7
Turning On the Storage Subsystem Power ............................................................... 3-9
Setting Up the Switch.................................................................................................... 3-10
Installing the Switch ............................................................................................... 3-10
Updating Switch Firmware ..................................................................................... 3-10
Combining Switch Models in a Cluster Configuration........................................... 3-11
Installing the StorageWorks Command Console Client ......................................... 3-11
Configuring the Storage Subsystem for Fibre Channel .......................................... 3-11
Installing the Adapter Driver .................................................................................. 3-15
Running the Fibre Channel Fabric Setup Utility .................................................... 3-16
Verifying Controller Properties .............................................................................. 3-17
Configuring Large LUNs........................................................................................ 3-19
Configuring a Storageset......................................................................................... 3-20
Cluster Installation and Verification ............................................................................. 3-26
Installing the Cluster Software................................................................................ 3-26
Verifying Creation of the Cluster ........................................................................... 3-26
Verifying Node Failover ......................................................................................... 3-27
Verifying Network Client Failover......................................................................... 3-27
Setting Up Cluster Groups and Cluster Resources........................................................ 3-29
Setting Up Dual Storage Controllers............................................................................. 3-29
Hardware Setup....................................................................................................... 3-30
Configuring Controllers for Failover Mode............................................................ 3-32