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User manual HP AA SOLUTIONS - AA NETSERVER 4000 REFERENCE GUIDE
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Manual abstract: user guide HP AA SOLUTIONS - AA NETSERVER 4000 REFERENCE GUIDE
Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide. HP AA NetServer 4000 Reference Guide
Printed in March 2000
HP NetServer AA
Notice
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. Hewlett-Packard assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by Hewlett-Packard. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Hewlett-Packard Company. Assured Availability is a trademark, and the Marathon logo and Endurance are registered trademarks of Marathon Technologies Corporation. Microsoft and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Network Server Division NSD Technical Training 10955 Tantau Avenue, MS45SLF Cupertino, California 95014 USA © Copyright 2000, Hewlett-Packard Company.
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AA 4000 Reference Guide
Contents
CHAPTER ONE ~ARCHITECTURE OVERVIEW AND TERMINOLOGY..........................................1-1 What is HP AA?................................................................................................................................1-2 HPAA Components...........................................................................................................................1-3 Software Components ......................................................................................................................1-4 The Logical Server ...........................................................................................................................1-5 Windows NT and Application Licensing...........................................................................................1-8 Division of Labor..............................................................................................................................1-9 The Compute Elements ....................................................................................................................1-9 The SSDLs .......................................................................................................................................1-9 The I/O Processors ...........................................................................................................................1-9 Client Network Access ....................................................................................................................1-10 SCSI Identifiers...............................................................................................................................1-11 SCSI Port Number Changes...........................................................................................................1-12 Device Redirection .........................................................................................................................1-14 Putting it all together......................................................................................................................1-16 NetServer Rackmount Configurations ............................................................................................1-18 Rules for maintaining availability ..................................................................................................1-20 CHAPTER TWO ~HPAA SYSTEM BOOT UP........................................................................................2-1 Verifying the MIC connections .........................................................................................................2-2 Checking the SSDL LEDs ...............................................................................................................2-2 Troubleshooting a "RED" LED .......................................................................................................2-4 The MTCTEST utility......................................................................................................................2-4 Powering Up the HPAA System........................................................................................................2-7 Cabling the AA 4000 hardware........................................................................................................2-7 Cabling the Console Switch .............................................................................................................2-8 Power Distribution ...........................................................................................................................2-9 Power On Sequence .......................................................................................................................2-10 AA 4000 Boot Options ....................................................................................................................2-12 AA 4000 Boot Process ....................................................................................................................2-13 IOP Boot ........................................................................................................................................2-13 The First CE Boot ..........................................................................................................................2-13 The Second CE Boot......................................................................................................................2-13 Using the Keyboard, Mouse, and Video .........................................................................................2-15 Video..............................................................................................................................................2-15 Keyboard and Mouse Control ........................................................................................................2-16 Shutting Down the System ..............................................................................................................2-18 MTCCONS.exe..............................................................................................................................2-18 Removing Components..................................................................................................................2-19 Server Shutdowns and Reboots......................................................................................................2-21 Avoiding Unnecessary Re-Mirror Operations ...............................................................................2-21 Using the "Right" Copy of Windows NT........................................................................................2-22 When to use Windows NT on the IOPs .........................................................................................2-22 When to use Windows NT on the CEs...........................................................................................2-22 CHAPTER THREE ~AA 4000 AND HP MANAGEMENT TOOLS........................................................3-1 AA 4000 Software Architecture ........................................................................................................3-2 Marathon System Manager (MSM) ..................................................................................................3-4 Remote Management ........................................................................................................................3-5 MSM Â Main Screen ........................................................................................................................3-6 Control and Display ........................................................................................................................3-7 Control and Display Options............................................................................................................3-8 MSM Preferences .............................................................................................................................3-9 Device Status ..................................................................................................................................3-10 Last Mirror Copy Status .................................................................................................................3-12
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HP NetServer AA Utilities........................................................................................................................................... 3-13 Display Software Revisions ............................................................................................................ 3-14 HP TopTools Remote Control Card ............................................................................................... 3-15 HP TopTools and Agents................................................................................................................ 3-15 ManageX ........................................................................................................................................ 3-15 CHAPTER FOUR ~NETWORKING EXPLAINED ................................................................................. 4-1 Network Planning............................................................................................................................. 4-2 PCI Slot locations ............................................................................................................................ 4-2 Windows NT Bus Numbering ......................................................................................................... 4-3 How Windows NT sees it... ............................................................................................................ 4-3 Gathering Networking Information ................................................................................................. 4-4 Three Independent Networks............................................................................................................ 4-4 The Private Network (IOP link) ....................................................................................................... 4-5 IOP Link Configuration ................................................................................................................... 4-5 The Public Network (Ethernet Rails) ............................................................................................... 4-7 Public Rail Configuration (IOP) ...................................................................................................... 4-8 IOP Public Rail Bindings................................................................................................................. 4-9 Public Rail Configuration (CE)........................................................................................................ 4-9 Virtual Adapters............................................................................................................................... 4-9 CE Bindings................................................................................................................................... 4-10 Public Network to IOP to CE and Back. ........................................................................................ 4-11 The Virtual Network ....................................................................................................................... 4-12 Virtual Network Configuration ...................................................................................................... 4-12 Adding a Public Rail ...................................................................................................................... 4-14 Working with a fully configured system ......................................................................................... 4-14 CHAPTER FIVE ~SYSTEM UPGRADES ............................................................................................... 5-1 Before Upgrading the HP AA System............................................................................................... 5-2 Becoming Familiar With the Array .................................................................................................. 5-2 System Documentation ..................................................................................................................... 5-3 Adding Additional Storage to the Array.................................................................. ...
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