Installing Node 2 Operating System
The following table provides a checklist of the operating system installation steps for Node 2. Place a
checkmark (3) in the box after completing each step.
Note: A maximum of 2 cluster nodes is supported under Microsoft Windows Server 2003,
Enterprise Edition for the RA4100.
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Installing Node 2 Operating System
Power on and boot Node 2 with the SmartStart CD in the CD-ROM drive.
Configure the cluster node using the SmartStart CD. Select Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition as the
operating system and follow the SmartStart on-screen instructions and prompts.
After the OS installation is complete, SmartStart will automatically install the latest HP support software.
Each cluster node requires at least two network adapters—one to connect to a public network and one to connect to a
private network.
For the public network connection:
If the network adapter can transmit at multiple speeds, then manually specify a
speed and duplex mode. The speed for the network adapter should be hard set (manually set) to be the same on all
nodes according to the card manufacturer's specification.
Best Practice: To provide a maximum level of redundancy, use NIC Teaming capabilities for selected HP network
products to provide a redundant public network connection. Please note, however, that NIC Teaming is unsupported for
the private network connection.
Configure the TCP/IP settings for the public network connection.
For the private network connection:
To eliminate possible private network cluster communication issues refer to Microsoft
Knowledge Base (KB) article EN-US258750 to properly setup the private network.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;258750
Configure the TCP/IP settings for the private network connection.
Join the Windows domain and reboot when prompted.
After the reboot, log the machine into the domain.
Install the HP StorageWorks Secure Path Server software.
1. Insert the Secure Path CD to automatically start the Secure Path installation process. Alternatively, double-click the
following file on the CD: <CD-ROM drive>:\Launch.exe. During the installation, you will be prompted to
configure your clients. Refer to the Secure Path documentation for further details.
2. Remove the HP StorageWorks Secure Path CD from the CD-ROM drive.
3. Reboot the node when prompted.
Log into Node 2 and wait for Plug-N-Play (PNP) to complete the discovery of all of the drives.
Reboot Node 2 to complete the discovery of all of the disks drives.
Note: In a large LUN configuration, this additional reboot may be needed to fully discover all of the drives. Accessing
the Device Manager and displaying the “Show Hidden Devices” can be used to verify the LUN discovery has completed.
From Node 2, select StartÆ ProgramsÆ Administrative ToolsÆ Cluster Administrator.
Select Add nodes to cluster from the Action drop-down box. Enter the name of the cluster to join and click OK.
Click Next on the welcome screen.
Enter the name of the server that you want to join the cluster, click Add and then click Next.
When the cluster wizard finishes analyzing the configuration, click Next.
Enter the password for the cluster. Click Next.
Verify the proposed cluster configuration. Click Next.
When the wizard has finished adding the node to the cluster, click Next, and then click Finish.
Select Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ HP Management Agents. In the list of Inactive Agents, select
Clustering Information and click Add to move this agent to the list of active agents, and then click OK.
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Restart the agents when prompted.
