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HP NetRAID-4M Cluster Services Installation Guide Overview
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1.4 Alternative Installation Sequence
NOTE For the purpose of illustration, the two server nodes depicted in this guide are
referred to as Server A, or node A, the first node to establish the cluster, and
Server B, or node B, the second node to join the same cluster. The ultimate
assignments of cluster resources are not prescribed in this document. Those design
considerations are at the discretion of the cluster planner.
This guide was written in a sequence which directs each task in each subchapter be done first on
Server A, then on Server B, before proceeding to the next topic, to ensure that the same actions are
performed on both nodes in an identical fashion. Alternatively, if the installer wishes to complete
as many steps as possible first on Server A before Server B, then the following sequence may be
used; however, the installer must jump around in this document in order to do so.
On Server A (B powered off)
1. Install Windows 2000 Advanced Server, latest
service pack, DNS, TCP/IP and public network.
2. Chapter 3.1, steps 1-13
Create a domain user account for Cluster Service
(Can be done at any time before installing cluster
services.)
3. Chapter 2.2, steps 1-12
Add 4M and D5013B card to PCI slots in node A.
Connect one end of crossover cable to new A NIC.
4. Chapter 2.2, steps 16-25
If required, flash 4M firmware on A.
5. Chapter 2.2, steps 27-29
Power off A and set switches on RS/12(s).
6. Chapter 2.2, steps 30-35
With A powered off. Cable shared storage to 4M
card. Power on RS/12(s) to verify green LEDs.
7. Chapter 2.3, steps 1-18
Boot and do Ctrl-A to set 4M BIOS options and
verify drives in RS/12 are seen.
8. Chapter 2.4, steps 1-11
Install 4M driver from diskette.
9. Chapter 2.4, steps 12-26
Configure new private LAN connection.
10. Chapter 2.4, steps 27-33
Install 4M FAST utility from diskette or Navigator
CD.
11. Go to number 12 in the next column to configure
node B.
On Server B (A powered off)
12. Install Windows 2000 Advanced Server, latest
service pack, DNS, TCP/IP and public network.
13. Chapter 2.2, steps 13-15
Add 4M and D5013B card to a PCI slot in node B.
Connect end of crossover cable to new B NIC.
14. Chapter 2.2, step 26
If required, flash 4M firmware.
15. Chapter 2.3, steps 19-20
Boot and do Ctrl-A to set 4M BIOS options and
verify drives in RS/12 are seen.
16. Chapter 2.4, steps 34-35
Install 4M driver from diskette.
17. Chapter 2.4, steps 34-35
Configure new private LAN connection.
18. Chapter 2.4, steps 34-35
Install 4M FAST utility from diskette or Navigator
CD.
If all steps to the left have already been completed on
Server A, Resume the sequence of this install guide at
Chapter 3.2 to install cluster services and create shared
quorum, data drives, etc.