Cluster Installation And Configuration; Cluster Hardware Installation - HP StorageWorks MSA500 G2 User Manual

Cluster installation and configuration

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Cluster hardware installation

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Cluster hardware installation
To install the cluster:
1. Select an installation site that meets the optimum environment requirements.
Refer to the server documentation.
2. Install the storage system into the rack.
3. Install the servers into the rack, directly above the storage system. Refer to
the server documentation.
4. Install options:
– To install storage system options, refer to "Hardware Options Installation
– To install server options, refer to the server documentation or the
5. Cable the system:
a. Install the server cable management solution. Refer to the server
b. Connect the VHDCI SCSI cables to the storage system and servers.
c. Connect peripheral devices, such as a keyboard, mouse, or monitor.
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documentation that ships with the option.
documentation.
For Microsoft® or Linux operating systems, connect the Ethernet
crossover cable between the servers. Use the RJ-45 connectors identified
as NIC 2 on each server.
IMPORTANT: HP recommends the use of a KVM switchbox. Refer to
the documentation that ships with the switchbox.
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