HP StorageWorks 500 G2 Modular Smart Array - Manual (Page 73)

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Cluster installation and configuration
In this section
Cluster hardware installation ........................................................................................................ 73
Cluster configuration .................................................................................................................... 74
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
(on page 49 )."
– To install server options, refer to the server documentation or the
documentation that ships with the option.
5. Cable the system:
a. Install the server cable management solution. Refer to the server
documentation.
b. Connect the VHDCI SCSI cables to the storage system and servers.
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.
c. Connect peripheral devices, such as a keyboard, mouse, or monitor.
IMPORTANT: HP recommends the use of a KVM switchbox. Refer to
the documentation that ships with the switchbox.