Lenovo SureSCSI 160 RAID Array Installation Guide

About this manual

This guide explains how to prepare the hardware and software for a SureSCSI 160 RAID array cluster, including required server specifications, network adapters, and RAID controller settings. It covers the installation of Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Active Directory, and the cluster service software.

Step‑by‑step instructions are provided for configuring the RAID controller, setting up public and private network adapters, assigning IP addresses, and verifying the cluster installation on both nodes. The document also details how to configure cluster properties and test fail‑over behavior. This manual is written in Chinese.

What's inside

• Preparation
• Software Configuration
• Hardware Configuration
• Network Requirements
• Windows 2000 Installation
• Network Adapter Configuration
• Shared Disk Installation
• Active Directory Installation
• Cluster Service Installation
• Cluster Node Configuration

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What firmware version is required for the RAID controller to enable clustering?

The RAID controller must have firmware version 7.01-10 or higher.

How many network adapters does each cluster node need?

Each node should have two network adapters – one for the public network and one for the private cluster network.

What are the public network IP addresses for the two nodes?

Node 1 uses 192.0.33.40 and Node 2 uses 192.0.33.44 as their public IP addresses.