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Contents
About This Guide
Text Conventions......................................................................................................viii
Symbols in Text..........................................................................................................ix
Symbols on Equipment...............................................................................................ix
Getting Help................................................................................................................x
Compaq Technical Support..................................................................................x
Compaq Website .................................................................................................xi
Compaq Authorized Reseller ..............................................................................xi
Chapter 1
System Setup and Configuration for Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise
Edition
Configuring the System............................................................................................1-2
Preconfiguration Checks ...................................................................................1-2
Configuring Server Node 1 ...............................................................................1-2
Configuring Server Node 2 ...............................................................................1-4
Manual Installation Using SmartStart ......................................................................1-5
Configuring Server Node 1 ...............................................................................1-6
Configuring Server Node 2 ...............................................................................1-7
Verifying Creation of the Cluster.............................................................................1-8
Verifying Server Node Failover........................................................................1-9
Verifying Network Client Failover .................................................................1-10
Setting Up Cluster Groups and Cluster Resources.................................................1-11
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Chapter 2
System Setup and Configuration for Novell NetWare
Configuring the System........................................................................................... 2-2
Preconfiguration Checks................................................................................... 2-2
Configuring the Shared Storage Array ............................................................. 2-2
Configuring Server Node 1............................................................................... 2-2
Configuring Server Node 2............................................................................... 2-3
Configuring the Cluster for NetWare 4.2................................................................. 2-5
Preparations for Installing NHAS..................................................................... 2-5
Installation of NHAS........................................................................................ 2-6
Verifying Functionality of the Cluster.............................................................. 2-7
Verifying Direct and NetWare Links................................................................ 2-7
Verifying Server Node Failover ....................................................................... 2-8
Configuring the Cluster for NetWare 5.................................................................... 2-8
Verifying NCS Cluster Creation....................................................................... 2-9
Chapter 3
CR3500 Configuration Utility
Online Help.............................................................................................................. 3-2
Before You Begin.................................................................................................... 3-2
CR3500 Configuration Utility Features................................................................... 3-3
SCSI Connection .............................................................................................. 3-3
Serial Connection ............................................................................................. 3-4
Configuration Utility Features................................................................................. 3-6
Main Window................................................................................................... 3-6
Main Window Menu Bar.................................................................................. 3-7
Main Window Toolbar ..................................................................................... 3-7
Logical Drives window..................................................................................... 3-8
Physical Drives Window ................................................................................ 3-11
Configuration Procedures...................................................................................... 3-13
Adding a Controller........................................................................................ 3-13
Configuring the CR3500 Controller............................................................... 3-13
Adding Physical Drives.................................................................................. 3-18
Adding Logical Drives ................................................................................... 3-19
Replacing a Failed Controller......................................................................... 3-24
Replacing a Failed Drive................................................................................ 3-25
Setting a Physical Drive as a Spare ................................................................ 3-26
Deleting Logical Drives.................................................................................. 3-27
Using Configuration Files............................................................................... 3-27
Updating Firmware................................................................................................ 3-28
Upgrading from a Single Controller to Redundant Controllers............................. 3-28
Error and Warning Messages................................................................................. 3-29
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Chapter 4
Integrated Management Log
Multiple Ways of Viewing the Log..........................................................................4-2
Compaq Insight Manager..................................................................................4-2
Compaq Survey Utility......................................................................................4-3
List of Events............................................................................................................4-4
Chapter 5
System Management for Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition
Cluster Management Concepts Using Microsoft Windows NT ...............................5-2
Managing a Cluster without Interrupting Applications or Services ..................5-2
Managing a Cluster in a Degraded Condition ...................................................5-2
Managing Hardware Components of Individual Server Nodes.........................5-2
Managing Network Clients Connected to a Cluster..........................................5-3
Managing a Clusters Shared Storage ...............................................................5-3
Remotely Managing a Cluster...........................................................................5-4
Cluster Events ...................................................................................................5-4
Compaq Insight Manager .........................................................................................5-4
Explorer Device List Screen..............................................................................5-5
Cluster Management Screen..............................................................................5-6
Cluster Shared Resources Screen......................................................................5-7
Cluster Group Hierarchy...................................................................................5-8
Filter Groups Dialog Box..................................................................................5-9
Cluster Address.................................................................................................5-9
Microsoft Cluster Administrator ............................................................................5-10
Modifying Physical Cluster Resources...................................................................5-10
Removing Shared Storage...............................................................................5-10
Adding Shared Storage....................................................................................5-11
Adding or Removing Shared Storage Drives..................................................5-12
Backing Up Your Cluster.......................................................................................5-14
Managing Cluster Performance..............................................................................5-15
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About This Guide
This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for hardware and
software installation and as a reference for operation, troubleshooting, and
future upgrades.
This guide serves as a quick way for customers experienced in server
installation to install the software for the Compaq ProLiant CL1850.
Use this guide with the technical information on the configuration and
installation poster, the access panel labels, the Systems Reference Library CD,
the SmartStart and Support Software CD, and the Management CD for
complete reference source materials. Now you can also quickly access much
of the systems configuration and installation information by using the poster
or access panel labels that shipped with your Compaq ProLiant CL1850.
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Text Conventions
This document uses the following conventions to distinguish elements of text:
Keys Keys appear in boldface. A plus sign (+) between
two keys indicates that they should be pressed
simultaneously.
USER INPUT User input appears in a different typeface and in
uppercase.
FILENAMES File names appear in uppercase italics.
Menu Options,
Command Names,
Dialog Box Names
These elements appear in initial capital letters.
COMMANDS,
DIRECTORY NAMES,
and DRIVE NAMES
These elements appear in uppercase.
Type When you are instructed to type information, type
the information without pressing the Enter key.
Enter When you are instructed to enter information, type
the information and then press the Enter key.
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Symbols in Text
These symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the following
meanings.
WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions
in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions
could result in damage to equipment or loss of information.
IMPORTANT: Text set off in this manner presents clarifying information or specific
instructions.
NOTE: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points
of information.
Symbols on Equipment
These icons may be located on equipment in areas where hazardous conditions
may exist.
Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols
indicates the presence of electrical shock hazards. Enclosed area
contains no operator serviceable parts.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock hazards,
do not open this enclosure.
Any RJ-45 receptacle marked with these symbols indicates a Network
Interface Connection.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to
the equipment, do not plug telephone or telecommunications
connectors into this receptacle.
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Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols
indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component. If this
surface is contacted, the potential for injury exists.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow
the surface to cool before touching.
Power supplies or systems marked with these symbols indicate
the equipment is supplied by multiple sources of power.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock,
remove all power cords to completely disconnect power from
the system.
Getting Help
If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide, you
can get further information and other help in the following locations.
Compaq Technical Support
In North America, call the Compaq Technical Phone Support Center at
1-800-OK-COMPAQ
1
. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Outside North America, call the nearest Compaq Technical Support Phone
Center. Telephone numbers for worldwide Technical Support Centers are
listed on the Compaq website. Visit the Compaq website:
http://www.compaq.com
Be sure to have the following information available before you call Compaq:
Technical support registration number (if applicable)
Product serial numbers
Product model names and numbers
Applicable error messages
Add-on boards or hardware
1
For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.
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Third-party hardware or software
Operating system type and revision level
Detailed, specific questions
Compaq Website
The Compaq website has information on this product as well as the latest
drivers and Flash ROM images. Visit the Compaq website:
http://www.compaq.com
Compaq Authorized Reseller
For the name of your nearest Compaq authorized reseller:
In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518.
In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868.
Elsewhere, see the Compaq website for locations and telephone
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Chapter 1
System Setup and Configuration
for Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0,
Enterprise Edition
Have the following items available as you configure your Compaq
ProLiant CL1850.
Hardware Configuration and Installation Poster
Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD
Compaq SmartStart Installation Poster
Compaq Insight Manager Installation Poster
Operating system documentation
Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition
Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition Administrator’s
Guide
Microsoft Cluster Server Administrator’s Guide
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Configuring the System
The sections below provide instructions for configuring your ProLiant CL1850
system.
Preconfiguration Checks
Be sure you have sufficient software rights to install the operating
system and software applications on each server node.
All hardware must be installed before you install the software.
Configuring Server Node 1
1. Apply power to the shared storage array and boot server node 1 with the
SmartStart and Support Software CD in the CD-ROM drive.
2. When the system boots, you will see the Select Language screen. Select
the language you would like to use and follow the installation process.
3. When prompted to select an installation path, select the Assisted
Integration path. Follow the guided installation process. If you need
help, refer to the online help by clicking on the Help button.
After the operating system has been selected, SmartStart runs the
System Configuration Utility and configures the server node hardware.
It is very important that the adapter card in each server node, connected
to the shared storage RAID controller, have a unique SCSI ID number.
4. To verify or change the SCSI ID number after the system configuration
is done, select Review or Modify Hardware Settings then press Enter.
This allows you to see all of the hardware settings.
5. Select Step 3: View or Edit Details.
6. Arrow down to Compaq 64-Bit Dual Channel Wide Ultra2 SCSI
Controller (Port1). Underneath this heading is a subheading titled SCSI
ID. To change the SCSI ID setting, highlight the SCSI ID option then
press Enter. After making a new selection, press Enter to accept the
change.
IMPORTANT: Make a note of the SCSI ID setting. When server node 2 is configured, it
cannot have the same ID as server node 1. For example, if server node 1 is set for SCSI
ID 7 then server node 2 must be set to ID 6.
7. Press F10 to exit.
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8. Select Step 5: Save and Exit then press Enter.
9. The Product Selection window appears. Continue to follow the guided
installation process, selecting options as needed. If you need help, refer
to the online help by clicking on the Help button.
10. At the end of the Windows NT installation, you have the option of
viewing the Error Log. You may view the log by clicking on Yes. When
you select No, the system reboots.
11. Log on to Windows NT.
12. If you elected to install Compaq Insight Agents, a configuration screen
appears. Configure the agents as needed.
13. A prompt to load Service Pack 3 appears. Insert the Microsoft
Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition CD #1 and click OK. When
the Confirm File Replace window appears, select No To All.
14. After Service Pack 3 is loaded, remove the CD and click OK. The
system reboots.
15. Log on to Windows NT. Exit the installation of Enterprise Edition
Installer.
16. Start the CR3500 Configuration Utility found in the Compaq System
Tools Folder. This utility allows you to configure the shared storage
RAID controllers and set up the logical drives. See Chapter 3, “CR3500
Configuration Utility,” for detailed information on this utility.
NOTE: When using the CR3500 Configuration Utility, it is only necessary to configure the
shared drives during server node 1 setup. When configuring server node 2, the utility
shows the results of the shared drives configured during the server node 1 setup.
NOTE: Compaq recommends that you create a 100-MB quorum drive to store cluster
information.
17. After the shared storage drives have been configured, run the
Windows NT Disk Administrator to create volumes out of the logical
drives. Be sure to assign drive letters and format the volumes for NTFS.
18. Close Disk Administrator and restart Windows NT.
19. At the Enterprise Edition Installer, install Microsoft Cluster Server
(MCCS) Administrator. Refer to MSCS documentation for installation
steps.
20. After installing MSCS, install the latest Service Pack, if applicable.
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21. To ensure that the latest Compaq drivers have not been overwritten by
the service pack, rerun the Server Support Software.
Configuring Server Node 2
1. Press Print Screen to access the KVM (Keyboard/Video/Mouse) switch
and choose server node 2 from the list.
NOTE: For detailed instructions on using the KVM switch, refer to the Compaq
ProLiant CL1850 User Guide.
2. Boot server node 2 with the SmartStart CD in the CD-ROM drive.
3. When the system boots, you will see the Select Language screen. Select
which language you would like to use and follow the installation
process.
4. When prompted to select an installation path, select the Assisted
Integration path. Follow the guided installation process. If you need
help, refer to the online help by clicking on the Help button.
After the operating system has been selected, SmartStart runs the
System Configuration Utility and configures the server nodes hardware.
It is very important that the adapter card in each server node connected
to the shared storage RAID controller have a unique SCSI ID number.
IMPORTANT: Server node 2 cannot have the same SCSI ID as server node 1. For
example, if server node 1 is set for SCSI ID 7 then server node 2 must be set to ID 6.
5. To verify or change the SCSI ID number after the system configuration
is done, select Review or Modify Hardware Settings then press Enter.
This allows you to see all of the hardware settings.
6. Select Step 3: View or Edit Details.
7. Arrow down to Compaq 64-Bit Dual Channel Wide Ultra2 SCSI
Controller (Port1). Underneath this heading is a subheading titled SCSI
ID. To change the SCSI ID setting, highlight the SCSI ID option then
press Enter. After making a new selection, press Enter to accept the
change.
8. Press F10 to exit.
9. Select Step 5: Save and Exit then press Enter.
10. The Product Selection window appears. Continue to follow the guided
installation process, selecting options as needed. If you need help, refer
to the online help by clicking on the Help button.
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11. At the end of the Windows NT installation, you have the option to view
the Error Log. You may view the log by clicking on Yes. When you
select No, the system reboots.
12. Log on to Windows NT.
13. If you elected to install Compaq Insight Agents, a configuration screen
will appear. Configure the Agents as needed.
14. A prompt to load Service Pack 3 appears. Insert the Windows NT 4.0,
Enterprise Edition CD #1 and click OK. When the Confirm File Replace
window appears, select No To All.
15. After Service Pack 3 is loaded, remove the CD and click OK. The
system reboots.
NOTE: It is only necessary to configure the shared drives during server node 1 setup.
When configuring server node 2, the CR3500 Configuration Utility shows the results of the
shared drives configured during server node 1 setup.
16. At the Enterprise Edition Installer, install Microsoft Cluster Server
Administrator. Refer to MSCS documentation for installation steps.
17. After installing MSCS, install the latest Service Pack if applicable.
18. To ensure that the latest Compaq drivers have not been overwritten by
the service pack, rerun the Server Support Software.
Manual Installation Using SmartStart
Performing a manual installation with SmartStart minimizes SmartStart’s
involvement. The manual installation routine runs Compaqs System
Configuration Utility. When you are prompted for the Microsoft Windows NT
Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition CD, SmartStart transfers the installation
procedure to Windows NT. Follow the instructions on the Windows NT
installation screens.
To perform a manual installation of cluster software using SmartStart, you
need the following:
Compaq SmartStart 4.40 or later
Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition
SmartStart installation poster
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Configuring Server Node 1
1. Apply power to the shared storage area and boot server node 1 from the
SmartStart CD.
2. When the system boots, you will see the Select Language screen. Select
which language you would like to use and follow the installation
process.
3. When prompted to select an installation path, select the Manual
Configuration path. Follow the guided installation process. If you need
help, refer to the online help by clicking on the Help button.
After the operating system has been selected, SmartStart runs the
System Configuration Utility and configures the server nodes hardware.
It is very important that the adapter card in each server node connected
to the shared storage RAID controller have a unique SCSI ID number.
4. To verify or change the SCSI ID number after the system configuration
is done, select Review or Modify Hardware Settings then press Enter.
This allows you to see all of the hardware settings.
5. Select Step 3: View or Edit Details.
6. Arrow down to Compaq 64-Bit Dual Channel Wide Ultra2 SCSI
Controller (Port1). Underneath this heading is a subheading titled SCSI
ID. To change the SCSI ID setting, highlight the SCSI ID option and
press Enter. After making a new selection, press Enter to accept the
change.
IMPORTANT: Make a note of SCSI ID setting. When server node 2 is configured, it cannot
have the same ID as server node 1. For example, if server node 1 is set for SCSI ID 7 then
server node 2 must be set to ID 6.
7. Press F10 to exit.
8. Select Step 5: Save and Exit, then press Enter.
9. Select Save the Configuration and Restart the Computer, then press
Enter.
10. SmartStart is no longer involved in the installation process. Follow the
instructions offered by Windows NT.
11. After installing Windows NT and Service Pack 3, it will be necessary to
configure the shared storage area. Install the CR3500 Configuration
Utility located on the SmartStart CD.
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12. Start the CR3500 Configuration Utility found in the Compaq System
Tools Folder. This utility allows you to configure the shared storage
RAID controllers and set up the logical drives. See Chapter 3, CR3500
Configuration Utility, for detailed information on this utility.
NOTE: When using the CR3500 Configuration Utility, it is only necessary to configure the
shared drives during server node 1 setup. When configuring server node 2, the utility
shows the results of the shared drives configured during server node 1 setup.
13. After the shared storage drives have been configured, run the
Windows NT Disk Administrator to create volumes out of the logical
drives. Be sure to assign drive letters and format the volumes for NTFS.
14. Close Disk Administrator and restart Windows NT.
15. At the Enterprise Edition Installer, install Microsoft Cluster Server
Administrator (MSCS.) Refer to MSCS documentation for installation
steps.
16. After installing MSCS install the latest Service Pack if applicable.
17. To ensure latest Compaq drivers have not been overwritten by the
service pack, rerun the Server Support Software.
Configuring Server Node 2
1. Press Print Screen to access the KVM (Keyboard/Video/Mouse)
switch and choose server node 2 from the list.
NOTE: For detailed instructions on using the KVM switch, refer to the Compaq
ProLiant CL1850 User Guide.
2. Boot server node 2 with the SmartStart CD in the CD-ROM drive.
3. When the system boots, you will see the Select Language screen. Select
which language you would like to use and follow the installation
process.
4. When prompted to select an installation path select the Manual
Configuration path. Follow the guided installation process. If you need
help, refer to the online help by clicking on the Help button.
After the operating system has been selected, SmartStart runs the
System Configuration Utility and configures the server nodes hardware.
It is very important that the adapter card in each server node connected
to the shared storage RAID controller have a unique SCSI ID number.
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IMPORTANT: Server node 2 cannot have the same SCSI ID as server node 1. For
example, if server node 1 is set for SCSI ID 7 then server node 2 must be set to ID 6.
5. To verify or change the SCSI ID number after the system configuration
is done, select Review or Modify Hardware Settings then press Enter.
This allows you to see all of the hardware settings.
6. Select Step 3: View or Edit Details.
7. Arrow down to Compaq 64-Bit Dual Channel Wide Ultra2 SCSI
Controller (Port1). Underneath this heading is a subheading titled SCSI
ID. To change the setting, highlight the SCSI ID option then press
Enter. After making a new selection, press Enter to accept the change.
8. Press F10 to exit.
9. Select Step 5: Save and Exit then press Enter.
10. Select Save the Configuration and Restart the Computer, then press
Enter.
11. From now on SmartStart is no longer involved in the installation
process. Follow the instructions offered by Windows NT.
12. After Windows NT, Service Pack 3, and MSCS are installed, install the
latest Service Pack if applicable.
13. To ensure latest Compaq drivers have not been overwritten by the
service pack, rerun the Server Support Software.
Verifying Creation of the Cluster
Now that the software is installed, use the following steps to verify the
creation of the cluster.
1. Shut down and power down both server nodes.
2. Power down and then power up the shared storage area.
3. Power up both server nodes.
When Windows NT finishes booting up on both server nodes, follow these
steps to use Microsoft Cluster Administrator to verify creation of the cluster:
1. From the desktop on either server node, select Start, Programs,
Administrative Tools (Common), Cluster Administrator.
2. When prompted for the cluster or server name, enter the name or IP
address of one of the server nodes.
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3. If the cluster has been created correctly, the names of both server nodes
appear on the left side of the Cluster Administrator window (see Figure
1-1). Note the cluster name.
Figure 1-1. Microsoft Cluster Administrator
Verifying Server Node Failover
NOTE: When running the failover test, start with the least complex test. Do not run any
client activity while testing failover events.
Follow these steps to verify failover of a server node:
1. From the desktop on both server nodes, select Start, Programs,
Administrative Tools (Common), Cluster Administrator.
2. When prompted for the cluster or server name, enter the name or IP
address of one of the server nodes.
3. Make sure all predefined resources and groups are online. Verify that
some of the resources and groups are owned by the server node you are
powering down so that a failure event will result in failover of resources
and groups.
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4. Power down one of the server nodes.
5. Within several seconds, Cluster Administrator running on the surviving
server node should bring online all of the predefined resources and
groups that were previously owned by the powered-down server node.
If, after a minute, nothing appears to have happened, refresh the screen
by selecting Refresh (F5).
Verifying Network Client Failover
Now that you have verified that each server node is running correctly as a part
of the cluster, the next step is to verify that network clients can interact with
the cluster.
The following steps will lead you through this validation procedure.
1. Ensure both server nodes are running, and verify, using Cluster
Administrator, that all groups and resources are online.
2. For each hard drive in the shared storage, Cluster Server automatically
creates a cluster group that consists of a single resource, the hard drive.
Using Cluster Administrator, add an existing IP address as another
resource to one of these groups. (DO NOT use the Cluster Group.) Save
the changes and return to the main Cluster Administrator screen.
3. Open a DOS window on a network client machine.
4. Ensure the network client can access the IP address, added in Step 2.
From the network client, execute a PING command, using the cluster IP
address as the argument.
NOTE: Regardless of whether you are using WINS or DHCP, you can execute the DOS
command “PING” to check the connection.
The client has successfully accessed the cluster resource if you get a
response similar to:
Reply from <IP Address>: bytes=xx time=xxxms TTL=xx.
The client has not successfully accessed the cluster resource if you get a
response of:
Reply from <IP Address>: Destination host unreachable
5. Following the completion of the PING command, use Cluster
Administrator to perform a manual failover of the cluster group that
contains the IP address.
6. After the manual failover completes, execute the PING command again.
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