HP Smart Array Cluster Storage System

Cluster Installation and Configuration

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4. After server node A is active, power down server node A. This action initiates a

failure and prompts the system to activate server node B into service.

A slight pause occurs because server node B does not activate until the heartbeat

signal for server node A is gone.

Configuration is now complete.

SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 Setup and

Configuration

Use the procedures in this section to set up and configure the cluster with SuSE

Linux Enterprise Server 7 (SLES 7) operating system and LifeKeeper for Linux.

Configuring the Cluster

Preconfiguration Checks

Be sure that the following items are available for configuring the cluster:

• SmartStart CD 6.1 or later

• SLES 7

• LifeKeeper for Linux CDs (set of three)

Before configuring the cluster:

• Be sure you have sufficient software rights and licenses to install the operating

system and software applications on each server.

• Be sure all hardware is installed and cabled properly.

For additional information about Linux, LifeKeeper, or RPM, refer to