Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 Administrator Guide

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vi ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 for MA8000 Administrator Guide
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Verifying the System...............................................................................................3-32
Setting Up a Single Cluster with an Additional Storage Subsystem
(Single Controller Configuration) ...........................................................................3-33
Setting Up a Single Cluster with an Additional Storage Subsystem
(Dual Controller Configuration, Transparent Failover) ..........................................3-34
Multiple Cluster Configurations for Switches ...............................................................3-35
Key Considerations .................................................................................................3-35
Single Storage Controller Configurations ...............................................................3-36
Setting Up Dual Redundant Controllers (Transparent Failover Configurations)....3-38
Setting Up Dual Redundant Controllers (Multibus Failover) .................................3-39
Chapter 4
Secure Path Installation Procedures
Preinstallation Instructions ..............................................................................................4-1
Checking the Hardware and Software.......................................................................4-1
Examining the Current Configuration.......................................................................4-2
Preparing an Existing Storage Subsystem for Secure Path Operation ......................4-3
Installing Secure Path Software .......................................................................................4-4
Overview ...................................................................................................................4-4
Description of Secure Path Software.........................................................................4-4
Configuring the Storage Subsystem for Secure Path Operation................................4-5
Installing Hardware..........................................................................................................4-7
Hardware Configuration Overview ...........................................................................4-7
Establishing a Redundant Path for the Microsoft Cluster .........................................4-7
Verifying the Secure Path Hardware Configuration ...............................................4-14
Using Secure Path Manager...........................................................................................4-14
Path and Drive Status Monitor ................................................................................4-15
Determining Disk Identity.......................................................................................4-15
Assigning New Primary Paths to Drives.................................................................4-15
Balancing the I/O Load Between Paths...................................................................4-16
Defining a Persistent Secure Path Storage Subsystem Drive Configuration...........4-17
Automatic Failover..................................................................................................4-17
Automatic Failover Detection and Status Reporting...............................................4-18
Manual Failback and Status Reporting ...................................................................4-18
Failback Methods ....................................................................................................4-19
Adding New Storagesets with Secure Path .............................................................4-19
Removing a Storageset with Secure Path................................................................4-20