Cluster Cabling And Setup; Connecting Shared Storage; Cabling Guidelines; Shared Storage Power - HP D5970A - NetServer - LCII Configuration Manual

4 Cluster Cabling and Setup

Connecting Shared Storage

CAUTION To prevent damage to device cables before extending any racked device from the rack,
check that there is either sufficient cable length or disconnect the cables. Also make sure
to extend the anti-tip bar at the bottom front or rear of the rack (as applicable) before
extending any devices.

Cabling Guidelines

Use the Right Cables. Only cables specified in your Configuration Guide are to be used for connecting
NetServers and shared storage.
Use Diagrams in the Configuration Guide. Cabling a cluster requires that connections be made in a
specific manner. Use the diagrams in the applicable Configuration Guide to cable the cluster
configuration.
Rack Layout. Cables bundled with a clustered system dictate the stacking or arrangement of devices in
the rack. When defining your cluster using HP Rack Assistant, a rack layout should have been printed.
Lay out devices in the rack according to the Rack Assistant layout to ensure that all required cable
connections can be made and that the layout conforms to usability and safety standards.

Shared Storage Power

Shared Storage can be on or off.
to part "5 NetServer Software Setup of the Installation Guide"
Fibre Channel Supplement to the HP NetServer Microsoft Cluster Installation Guide
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