Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 Administrator Guide

Managing the ProLiant Cluster HA/F500
ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 for MA8000 Administrator Guide 5-7
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Microsoft Cluster Administrator can be run remotely or on a cluster node.
If Microsoft Cluster Administrator is installed remotely, the remote node must
be in the same domain as the cluster node. When running Microsoft Cluster
Administrator remotely, you should connect to the cluster by using the cluster IP
address or cluster name.
Refer to the Microsoft Cluster Server Administrator Guide for a thorough description
of Microsoft Cluster Administrator features and specifics on how to use the utility.
Modifying Physical Cluster Resources
The following sections provide information on modifying the physical cluster
resources.
Removing Shared Storage
Each cluster node, and the cluster as a whole, depends on the shared storage for data,
log, and possibly application program files. If the shared storage is removed, all
clustered applications that are dependent on that shared storage system will be
offline. Network clients will not have access to the clustered applications.
Before removing a shared storage system, use Microsoft Cluster Administrator to
bring offline all cluster groups and resources on both cluster nodes. This action
ensures that the groups and resources are gracefully brought offline, rather than
causing an abrupt interruption of service by powering off the storage subsystem.
Adding and Configuring Physical Hard Drives
The following sections provide step-by-step instructions for adding a single physical
disk to an HA/F500 cluster while keeping the cluster online at all times.
If you need more information on Microsoft Cluster software, refer to the
documentation included on the Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition CD, or
the Windows 2000 CD.
1. Shut down and power off one of the cluster servers (for example: Node B).