ProLiant Cluster HA/L100 LifeKeeper for Linux - North America/U.S. QuickSpecs

LifeKeeper for Linux Overveiw

ProLiant Cluster HA/L100 - LifeKeeper for Linux

LifeKeeper for Linux	LifeKeeper for Linux or LifeKeeper is an enterprise-grade clustering solution that ensures continuous availability of critical business applications, servers, and data. LifeKeeper Version 4.2 offers unprecedented configuration flexibility through support for 16 or more clustered ProLiant servers, new Linux distributions, SCSI storage, Network Attached Storage, and Fibre Channel-based Storage Area Networks (SANs). LifeKeeper's plug-and-play integration and intuitive Java-based GUI enable IT managers to easily implement automated fault monitoring and recovery to ensure round-the-clock availability of applications. Targeted at business critical Linux application usage, LifeKeeper provides a mature software solution for customers with stringent requirements for high performance, utmost reliability and uptime.

LifeKeeper provides	Proactive Protection to reduce the risk of a single point of failure and minimizes false failovers Transparent Failover to enable clients to maintain continuous access to applications and data Scalability to grow the cluster from 2 to 16 nodes seamlessly without service disruption Data Access and Integrity by utilizing a range of externally shared SCSI or fibre attached storage subsystems Provides flexible application protection to support business continuity Integration with Insight Manager 7 enables discovery, and monitoring functionality for Linux servers and storage Breadth of offering for complete flexibility in server and storage options
	HP and SteelEye Technology have certified a series of ProLiant cluster combinations with servers ranging from the ML330 to the DL760, and storage certifications ranging from:
	Entry level Replicated Storage Cluster using internal SCSI bus attached disks between servers Shared external SCSI in the DL380 Packaged Cluster and the Smart Array Cluster Storage in two node clusters Enterprise storage, up to 16 node clusters sharing RA4100, MSA1000, and MA8000 Fibre Channel attached storage subsystems in single path configurations

These configurations all support the following LifeKeeper features	Active/Active configuration providing lower total cost of ownership Contains multiple heartbeats to insure system availability Provides multiple paths to data to insure data availability Intelligent failover feature allows the customer to perform maintenance and to redistribute applications without effecting users Proactively monitors the health of both hardware and software to avoid failure with early detection Local recovery allows failed processes to be restarted locally first, avoiding unnecessary failovers Centralized Java based GUI administration console reduces staffing requirements Automatic Server Recovery saves data without human intervention Supports on-line expansion for easy expansion without interrupting the current configuration.
	LifeKeeper brings easy to implement sophisticated clustering to enterprises of all sizes by providing a low-cost solution in its Software Developer Toolkit (SDK). This drag and drop cluster configuration utility and documentation tool, included in the base product, eliminates the need for shell scripting or Perl coding minimizing the need for costly professional services. SteelEye Technology also provides a suite of Application Recovery Kits (ARKs) for the most popular Database and Back Office applications supported by Linux. Please go to http://www.steeleye.com/ for a complete list and description of the kits to accelerate cluster implementation
	NOTE: This Web site is available in English only.

Models
	ProLiant Cluster HA/L100 - LifeKeeper for Linux	303523-B22

Introduction
ProLiant Cluster HA/L100 - LifeKeeper for Linux Cluster kit	The ProLiant Cluster HA/L100 - LifeKeeper for Linux Cluster kit provides a one-stop product to facilitate the implementation of a 2 to 16 server node Linux-based high availability cluster solution to protect applications and data in a business critical environment. The HA/L100 supports HP ProLiant servers in mix and match configurations from the ML330 to the DL760 as well as the Smart Array Cluster Storage (SACS) for 2 node departmental clusters, the RA4100 and MSA1000 for 2 to 16 node infrastructure clusters, and the MA8000 for 2 to 16 node enterprise clusters. The kit includes a cluster installation guide for ProLiant Servers, storage and the supported Linux distributions from Red Hat and SuSE . The kit also includes SteelEye Technology LifeKeeper for Linux Version 4.2 core application software, installation support and documentation CD's. The LifeKeeper software can be used with a 30-day evaluation license. Permanent LifeKeeper licenses are not included in the HA/L100 kit and can be purchased from SteelEye at http://licensing.steeleye.com/download/index.php.
	NOTE: This Web site is available in English only.

ProLiant Cluster HA/L100 - LifeKeeper for Linux contents	Configuration Poster for Ease of Hardware Installation for all cluster configurations Installation Guide for Hardware, Operating System for easy preparation to install the cluster software SteelEye LifeKeeper for Linux Core Application Product CD SteelEye LifeKeeper for Linux Documentation CD SteelEye LifeKeeper for Linux Installation Support CD
	The ProLiant Cluster HA/L100 LifeKeeper for Linux cluster kit, 303523-B22 provides quick access to and implementation of a LifeKeeper for Linux high availability cluster solution and supports version 4.2 of LifeKeeper, which has been certified with Smart Array Cluster Storage, MSA1000, and the DL360 G3, DL380 G3, and DL580 G2 servers. See the certification matrix for certified complete server, storage, and operating system configurations.
	NOTE: Software included in this kitn can be used with an evaluation license key for a 30-day evaluation period, or with a permanent license key after purchasing LifeKeeper for Linux from SteelEye Technology. To obtain an evaluation license key, follow the instructions on the SteelEye website at: licensing.steeleye.com/download/index.php NOTE: This Web site is available in English only. To purchase LifeKeeper for Linux licenses, contact SteelEye Technology at
	Domestic: 1.877.319.0108 International: 1.803.461.3970 Email: salesdirect@steeleye.com

ProLiant Cluster HA/L100- LifeKeeper for Linux cluster kit 303523-B22	This cluster kit is an installation and documentation kit including LifeKeeper for Linux Version 4.2 as 30-day evaluation software for a one stop implementation experience. The Cluster kit contains a ProLiant documentation CD containing a ProLiant Cluster Installation Guide and Configuration Poster providing hardware, operating system, and LifeKeeper installation and set up instructions. The kit is designed to facilitate an easy to install Linux high availability cluster configuration with all components exclusive of the Red Hat or SuSE distribution provided by the customer or the reseller. The Installation Guide covers hardware setup and software configuration instructions for both Shared SCSI and Shared Fibre configurations. The Configuration Poster displays a pictorial view and step-by-step instructions for both SCSI and Fibre configurations. LifeKeeper for Linux base software is also shipped in the kit with LifeKeeper for Linux documentation and installation support CDs.
	Supported Operating Systems	Red Hat Linux 7.2, 7.3 Red Hat Linux Advanced Server 2.1 SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 (SLES 7) NOTE: Operating system must be purchased separately from the cluster kit.
	Smart Array Cluster Storage support	Provides external SCSI storage subsystem with redundant power, cooling and I/O controllers for cluster configurations when combined with the ProLiant DL360 G2/G3, DL380 G2/G3, ML370 G2/G3, and DL580 G1/G2 servers, the DL380 G2 Packaged Cluster, and the DL380 G3 Packaged Cluster. Provides up to 2TB of hot plug Ultra3 SCSI disk storage and supports RAID 0, 1, 1 0, 5 through an easy to configure Array Configuration Utility service. Please refer to http://www.hp.com/products/sharedstorage for further information on the Smart Array Cluster Storage system. Please refer to http://www.hp.com/servers/proliant/highavailability for further information on the ProLiant DL380 Packaged Clusters.
		NOTE: These Web sites are available in English only.
	MSA1000 and MA8000 support	Support for Modular SAN Array 1000 (MSA1000) and Modular Array 8000 (MA8000) consistent with the RA4100 support. New Host Bus Adapter (HBA) FCA2214, part number: 281541-B21 supports both the MSA1000 and MA8000 in Linux environments. Please refer to http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/arraysystems.html for further information on the complete line of hubs and switches that make up the rest of the MSA1000 and MA8000 families.
		NOTE: This Web site is available in English only.
	New servers certified	Now supporting the ProLiant ML350 G2/G3, DL360 G2/G3, ML370 G2/G3, DL380 G2/G3, ML530 G1/G2, and DL580 G1/G2 servers.

LifeKeeper for Linux v4.2, ProLiant Servers, HP Storage, and Operating System Certification matrix

	Red Hat	Red Hat	Red Hat	SuSE
Server	Linux 7.2 Professional	Linux 7.3 Professional	Advanced Server 2.1	Linux Enterprise Server 7 (SLES 7)
Replication Configuration
ML310			X	X
ML330	X			X
ML330 G2		X	X	X
ML350	X			X
ML350 G2		X	X	X
ML350 G3			X	X
DL360 G2	X	X	X	X
DL360 G3		X	X	X
ML370 G2	X	X	X	X
ML370 G3		X	X	X
DL380 G2	X	X	X	X
DL380 G3		X	X	X

	Red Hat	Red Hat	Red Hat	SuSE
Server	Linux 7.2 Professional	Linux 7.3 Professional	Advanced Server 2.1	Linux Enterprise Server 7 (SLES 7)
Shared SCSI Configuration
CL380	X	X	X	X

	Red Hat	Red Hat	Red Hat	SuSE
Server	Linux 7.2 Professional	Linux 7.3 Professional	Advanced Server 2.1	Linux Enterprise Server 7 (SLES 7)
Shared SCSI Configuration with Smart Array Cluster Storage
DL380 G2 Packaged Cluster	X	X	X	X
DL380 G3 Packaged Cluster		X	X	X
DL360 G2	X	X	X	X
DL360 G3		X	X	X
ML370 G2	X	X	X	X
ML370 G3		X	X	X
DL380 G2	X	X	X	X
DL380 G3		X	X	X
DL580	X	X	X	X
DL580 G2		X	X	X

	Red Hat	Red Hat	Red Hat	SuSE
Server	Linux 7.2 Professional	Linux 7.3 Professional	Advanced Server 2.1	Linux Enterprise Server 7 (SLES 7)
Shared Fibre Configuration with MSA1000
DL360 G2	X		X	X
DL360 G3			X	X
ML370 G2	X		X	X
ML370 G3			X	X
DL380 G2	X		X	X
DL380 G3			X	X
ML530	X		X	X
ML530 G2	X		X	X
ML570	X		X	X
DL580	X		X	X
DL580 G2	X		X	X

	Red Hat	Red Hat	Red Hat	SuSE
Server	Linux 7.2 Professional	Linux 7.3 Professional	Advanced Server 2.1	Linux Enterprise Server 7 (SLES 7)
Shared Fibre Configuration with RA4100
DL360 G2	X			X
ML370 G2	X			X
DL380 G2	X			X

	Red Hat	Red Hat	Red Hat	SuSE
Server	Linux 7.2 Professional	Linux 7.3 Professional	Advanced Server 2.1	Linux Enterprise Server 7 (SLES 7)
Shared Fibre Configuration with MA8000
DL360 G2	X			X
ML370 G2	X			X
DL380 G2	X			X
DL580 G1	X			X
DL580 G2	X			X

LifeKeeper for Linux Storage Overview

LifeKeeper for Linux Storage

LifeKeeper for Linux utilizes both internal storage and external storage for cluster operations.
Internal storage is used in Replicated Storage clusters where application data is written to target volumes on another server's internal disk storage. Replicated storage is used for very small clusters or where cost is a major consideration. As in all LifeKeeper for Linux clusters, both servers in this configuration can be active with application data being shared between the two servers with each server backing up the other.
This configuration is designed for small retail or point of sale environments where small data transactions are utilized. In this configuration, each server's application writes across the private network to the other server's internal storage. In the event of a server failure, the remaining server will restart the failed server's application and recover the failed server's volumes and continue application processing. When the failed server returns to service, the updated data volume will be synchronized on the returning server. This Replicated Data configuration is subject to a point of failure when the data synchronization process is underway and does not complete which leaves the returning server in an unknown state.
We look at this configuration as a low end proof of concept cluster to develop and then migrate to shared storage as needed. We recommend the ML310, ML330 and ML350 for this type of cluster where data is usually on internal drives to save money for an external storage device like the Smart Array Cluster Storage system.
An externally shared SCSI configuration provides added levels of data security and integrity over the Mirrored SCSI configuration. Two servers can attach using ProLiant Smart Array 5i, ProLiant Smart Array 5i+, or Smart Array 532 controllers to the Smart Array Cluster Storage system, which is externally powered and equipped with redundant power, cooling and I/O controllers for added availability. This configuration allows Active/Passive and Active/Active failover configurations. This configuration allows both servers to write to the shared SCSI system and in the event of a server failure, the application is restarted, data recovered and application processing continues. When the failed server is brought back into service, the application can be transferred back either automatically or manually based on individual user preference.
Shared SCSI clusters have been the home of the DL380 Packaged Clusters that are the ideal products for this space, where limited storage two node clusters are used. Now with the external Smart Array Cluster Storage system certified for the DL360, ML370, DL380, and DL580, it extends this shared SCSI solution.
This solution is ideal for SMB or departmental operations where up to 2TB of storage is adequate for operations use and only two servers are required; for example in store processing for back end store operations or departmental application processing, such as banking, manufacturing, small ASP sites, or where any general purpose computing application is needed. Linux supports a full range of back office applications as well and LifeKeeper for Linux supports the Linux back office products with SteelEye Technology Application Recovery Kits for Apache, an IIS competitor; Samba, a File and Print competitor, Sendmail, an Exchange competitor, as well as Oracle, DB2, MYSQL, PostgresSQL Database offerings. It also supports SAP ERP, CRM applications.
LifeKeeper for Linux supports from 2 to 16 servers in a shared fibre configuration. This allows for RA4100, MSA1000, and MA8000 clusters to support more sophisticated failover and data consolidation cluster configurations. For mid-range applications, where node count and storage scalability is important, LifeKeeper supports the legacy RA4100 and the successor MSA1000. We support up to 16 nodes with common attachability to single path fibre storage and sharing across all nodes and applications. This configuration type will really start to take advantage of LifeKeeper functionality and operations. Cluster configurations can become very sophisticated with applications cascading across all servers or load balanced as they start up and are assigned to a specific node(s). Load balancing can be achieved via test scripts to determine primary or secondary server availability at time of start up.
The shared fibre configurations offer the most flexibility for sophisticated configurations and scalability. Configuration growth can be seamless by adding servers and storage without bringing the cluster down as well as adding some configuration options not available with the two-node mirrored SCSI or external shared SCSI.

Storage Parts

External SCSI Storage Parts Requirements (SACS)
NOTE: This is a list of supported options. Some may be discontinued.
Server Requirements		Quantity/Server	Part Number
Required for ML370 G3, DL360 G2, DL360 G3, DL580, DL580 G2	Smart Array 532 Controller Option Kit	1	225338-B21

Required for ML370 G2	Smart Array 532 Controller	1	225338-B21
	Smart Array 5i Controller Option Kit	1	226593-B21
	Smart Array 5i Plus Controller & Battery Backed Write Cache (BBWC) Enabler Bundle	1	263697-B21
	NOTE: Either one Smart Array 532 Controller or one Smart Array 5i or Smart 5i Plus Controller Option Kit is required.

Optional for DL380 G2	Smart Array 5i Plus Controller & BBWC Enabler Bundle	1	264030-B21
	NOTE: Either one Smart Array 532 Controller or one Smart Array 5i or Smart 5i Plus Controller Option Kit is required.

Optional for DL380 G3	Battery Backed Write Cache Enabler Option Kit	1	255514-B21
	NOTE: Either one Smart Array 532 Controller or one Smart Array 5i or Smart 5i Plus Controller Option Kit is required.

Storage Requirements	Smart Array Cluster Storage	1	201724-B21
	Smart Array Cluster Storage Controller	Optional	218252-B21
	NOTE: Either one Smart Array 532 Controller or one Smart Array 5i or Smart 5i Plus Controller Option Kit is required.
	NOTE: For a complete list of options, refer to the Smart Array Cluster Storage Quick Specs located at http://www.hp.com/products/sharedstorage. NOTE: This Web site is available in English only.

External Fibre Storage Parts Requirements (RA4100)
NOTE: This is a list of supported options. Some may be discontinued.
		Quantity/Server	Part Number
Server Requirements	Fibre Channel Host Adapter Kit / PCI	1	120186-B21

Storage Requirements	StorageWorks RAID Array 4100 (Rack)	1	146013-001
	StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 Redundant Controller	Optional	223187-B21
	NOTE: Drives per Product Specifications
	FC Switch 8 port	1 or 2	158222-B21
	Compaq Storage Switch Universal Rack Mount Kit	1 or 2	167365-B21
	NOTE: Choose the above two parts OR the below two parts, but NOT both sets of parts.
	Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7	1	234453-001
	Compaq Storage Hub 7 Universal Rack Mount Kit	1	136127-B21
	NOTE: For a complete list of options, refer to the RA4100 Quick Specs located at http://www.compaq.com/storage/arraysystems.html. NOTE: This Web site is available in English only.

External Fibre Storage Parts Requirements (MSA1000)
		Quantity/ Server	Part Number
Server Requirements	Fibre Channel Host Adapter Kit FCA2214	1	281541-B21
	5 Meter FC 2 Gb - 1 Gb cable	1	221691-B22
	FC Optical GBIC	1	380561-B21

Storage Requirements	Modular SAN Array 1000	1	201723-B21
	MSA1000 Controller	Optional	218231-B21
	NOTE: Drives per Product Specifications
	FC Switch 8 port	1	158222-B21
	Hot Plug Power Supply (1 GBit Switch)	1	160407-B21
	Compaq Storage Switch Universal Rack Mount Kit	1	167365-B21
	NOTE: Choose the above two parts OR the below two parts, but NOT both sets of parts.
	MSA Fabric Switch 6 (integrated)	1	218232-B21
	NOTE: For a complete list of options, refer to the RA4100 Quick Specs located at http://www.compaq.com/storage/arraysystems.html. NOTE: This Web site is available in English only.

External Fibre Storage Parts Requirements (MSA8000)
		Quantity/Server	Part Number
Server Requirements	Compaq StorageWorks 64-Bit/33 MHz PCI-to-FC HBA	1	176479-B21
	FC Optical GBIC	1	380561-B21
	5m Multi-mode Cable Kit	1	234457-B22

Storage Requirements	M2200 Controller Shelf HSG80 Controller - 256 MB Cache StorageWorks Enclosure Model 4314R - Rack MA8000 256 MB Cache Upgrade Cache Battery ACS V8.7F Controller Software FC-SW software FC Optical GBIC 1 Meter VHDCI to VHDCI SCSI cable 5m Multi-mode Cable Kit FC Switch 8 port Compaq Storage Switch Universal Rack Mount Kit	1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1	135820-B21 176622-B21 190209-001 380674-B21 135823-B21 222318-B23 380561-B21 168256-B21 234457-B22 158222-B21 167365-B21
	NOTE: Drives per Product Specifications
	NOTE: For a complete list of options, refer to the RA4100 Quick Specs located at http://www.compaq.com/storage/arraysystems.html. NOTE: This Web site is available in English only.

Technical Support Matrix for Linux

Distribution	Service Level	Contract Incident	Unlimited	HP Care Pack
Red Hat	Bronze	QR-SMLNX-B1	QR-SMLXB-Y1	249820-002
			QR-SMLXB-Y2
			QR-SMLXB-Y3

	Silver	QR-SMLNX-S1	QR-SMLXS-Y1	249821-002
			QR-SMLXS-Y2
			QR-SMLXS-Y3

	Gold	QR-SMLNX-G1	QR-SMLXG-Y1	249822-002
			QR-SMLXG-Y2
			QR-SMLXG-Y3

SuSE	Bronze	QR-SMSLX-B1		253362-002

	Silver	QR-SMSLX-S1		253360-002

	Gold	QR-SMSLX-G1		253361-002
Warranty	HP will replace defective delivery media replacement for a period of one year (12 months) following the date of purchase

The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services . Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

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