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HP Serviceguard for Linux A.11.18

 
HP Serviceguard for Linux is high availability clustering software designed to protect applications and services from planned and unplanned downtime. Serviceguard for Linux ensures 24x7 application availability by packaging an application or service with its associated resources, and moving that package to other servers as needed. Packages can be moved automatically when Serviceguard detects a failure in a resource, or manually in order to perform system maintenance or upgrades. By monitoring the health of each server (node) within a cluster, Serviceguard for Linux quickly responds to failures such as those that affect processes, memory, LAN media and adapters, disk, operating environments, and more. Serviceguard for Linux also includes many out-of-the-box features that ensure scalability and allow intricate control over cluster configuration, and optimizes in-house expertise for businesses already running Serviceguard for HP-UX. Application Integration Toolkits are also available, and serve to quickly integrate complex applications into a Serviceguard for Linux cluster. The Application Integration Toolkit portfolio includes an Oracle Database Toolkit and Serviceguard Extension for SAP for Linux (SGeSAP/LX), as well as many others which are available at no charge. Cost-effective options for Disaster Tolerant Solutions are designed to fit any environment or budget, offering your choice of software mirroring or hardware data replication. A complete set of solutions backed by a worldwide network of support and services all work together to bring enterprise-class availability to the industry-standard, open source Linux enterprise.

The following is a quick summary of HP Serviceguard for Linux features and support. For the most recent list of Linux distributions & kernels, servers and storage supported with Serviceguard for Linux, please always refer to the Serviceguard for Linux Certification Matrix, available at: http://www.hp.com/go/sglx.
  • Supported Linux Distributions:
    • Red Hat EL 4
    • Red Hat EL 5
    • SUSE SLES10
  • Supported Server Platforms
    • HP Integrity
    • HP ProLiant
    • Many 3rd party x86 class servers
  • Physical and virtual server support
  • Application Integration Toolkits
    • Oracle Database Toolkit
    • Serviceguard Extension for SAP for Linux (SGeSAP/LX)
    • Contributed Application Integration Toolkits available from: http://www.hp.com/go/softwaredepot/ha at no charge:
      • Apache
      • MySQL
      • NFS
      • PostgreSQL
      • Samba
      • Tomcat
      • Sendmail
  • Disaster Tolerant Solutions
    • Serviceguard for Linux Extended Distance Cluster (XDC) extends cluster distances up to 100 km, utilizes software RAID mirroring for data replication and is storage array independent
    • HP StorageWorks XP/EVA Cluster Extension Software for Linux (CLX) works seamlessly with HP Serviceguard for Linux, HP StorageWorks Continuous Access, and HP Disk Arrays to automate failover and failback between sites
  • Software updates are distributed by HP Services to customers with support contracts
  • For additional information on HP Serviceguard for Linux, visit: http://www.hp.com/go/sglx.
What's New
  • HP Serviceguard for Linux A.11.18 enables improved application availability and provides support of emerging industry standard technologies:
  • Reduce costs and improve quality of service
    • Eliminate costly downtime through new online configuration capabilities
    • Increase control by building application dependencies into high availability configurations
    • Make it easy to write multi-node, HA-aware applications
  • Bring high availability to applications into your virtual Linux environment
    • Support for Serviceguard for Linux within VMware Virtual Machines Linux guests
    • Support for Serviceguard for Linux within HP Integrity Virtual Machine guests
  • Increase availability over distances up to 100 km based on open-source components
    • Extended Distance Cluster (XDC) now supports up to 4 nodes
  • Support for Industry standards ensures investment protection
    • Integrates with broadly-used system management standards to simplify monitoring of entire cluster environment
    • Supports applications that require failover with the emerging iPV6 standard for cluster node network addresses
    • Introduces support for Red Hat EL 5
  • Portfolio restructuring enables both ProLiant and Integrity environments, with Product numbers now available for HP Integrity and HP ProLiant sales channels
  • Starting March 31, 2008, HP Serviceguard for Linux for x86 class servers includes one year of 24 x 7 HP Software Technical Support and Update Service ensuring rapid access to HP support staff and proactive delivery of software updates. For more information about this service, please visit: http://www.hp.com/services/swsupport. Please note that support is still ordered separately for HP Integrity servers.
Models
How to order HP Serviceguard for Linux
  1. Serviceguard for Linux products for HP ProLiant/x86 servers can be ordered using product numbers via either value or volume sales channels. The contents of these product numbers are identical and it is the discretion of the sales team as to which is selected.
  2. All HP Serviceguard for Linux products for HP ProLiant/x86 servers includes One Year of 24 x 7 Software Technical Support and Updates. Please see the Support Information section of these QuickSpecs for more information.
  3. HP Serviceguard for Linux products for HP Integrity servers do NOT include bundled Software Technical Support and Updates. HP highly recommends ordering support for high availability solutions to ensure optimum protection for business critical applications. Please see the Support Information section of these QuickSpecs for details.
HP Serviceguard for Linux A.11.18 High Availability Clustering Software
HP Serviceguard Linux for HP ProLiant/x86 Servers
Licensed per physical server
NOTE: Includes media and One Year 24x7 Software Support & Updates
463831-B21
HP Serviceguard Linux for HP ProLiant/x86 Servers - value sales channels, Licensed per physical server
NOTE: Includes media and One Year 24x7 Software Support & Updates
T8674AA
HP Serviceguard Linux for HP Integrity Servers, Licensed per processor core
Includes media
T2391AA#2AH
HP Serviceguard for Linux Oracle Database Toolkit A.03.00
NOTE: Simplifies integration of an Oracle database (non-RAC) into a Serviceguard for Linux cluster.
NOTE: Requires HP Serviceguard for Linux.
HP Serviceguard Linux Oracle Database Toolkit for HP ProLiant/x86 Servers
Licensed per cluster
NOTE: Includes media and One Year 24x7 Software Support & Updates
463833-B21
HP Serviceguard Linux Oracle Database Toolkit for HP ProLiant/x86 Servers - value sales channels
Licensed per cluster
NOTE: Includes media and One Year 24x7 Software Support & Updates
T8676AA
HP Serviceguard Linux Oracle Database Toolkit for HP Integrity Servers
Licensed per cluster
NOTE: Includes media
T2376A
HP Serviceguard Extension for SAP on Linux (SGeSAP/LX) A.02.00
NOTE: Simplifies the integration of complex high availability SAP environments into a Serviceguard for Linux cluster. Provides clustering for the major SAP applications based on SAP kernel 4.6, 6.x and 7.0 and MAXDB or Oracle database technology. Monitored and clustered components include SAP Central Instances, SAP System Central Services, SAP ABAP dialog instances, database and Livecache. Integrates with SAP Replicated Enqueue technology for two-node clusters.
NOTE: Requires HP Serviceguard for Linux.
NOTE: Serviceguard Extension for SAP on Linux (SGeSAP/LX) for HP Integrity Servers is volume priced and licensed per SAP Central Instance (System ID).
HP Serviceguard Extension for SAP on Linux for HP ProLiant/x86 Servers
Licensed per physical server
NOTE: Includes media and One Year 24x7 Software Support & Updates
463834-B21
HP Serviceguard Extension for SAP on Linux (SGeSAP/LX) for HP ProLiant/x86 Servers - value sales channels
Licensed per physical server
NOTE: Includes media and One Year 24x7 Software Support & Updates
T8677AA
HP Serviceguard Extension for SAP on Linux (SGeSAP/LX) for HP Integrity Servers
Licensed per SAP System ID
NOTE: Includes media
          1st SAP SID in a single cluster
T2392AA #001
          2nd and 3rd SAP SIDs in a single cluster
          Must be ordered with quantity one of Option 001
T2392AA #003
          4th and beyond SAP SIDs in a single cluster
          Must be ordered with quantity one of Option 001 and quantity two of Option 003 		T2392AA #999
HP Serviceguard for Linux Contributed Application Integration Toolkits  
NOTE: Requires HP Serviceguard for Linux.  
Available from: http://www.hp.com/go/softwaredepot/ha:
  • Apache
  • MySQL
  • NFS
  • PostgreSQL
  • Samba
  • Tomcat
  • Sendmail
 No charge
HP Serviceguard Linux Extended Distance Cluster (XDC) A.01.01  
NOTE: Provides disaster tolerance for business-critical data and applications, ensuring application availability in the event of a site outage or disaster. Employs host-based replication utilizing Linux multi-device (MD) driver. Supports any combination of Fibre Channel storage arrays supported with Serviceguard for Linux and distance between data centers of up to 100 kilometers.
NOTE: Requires HP Serviceguard for Linux.		  
HP Serviceguard Linux Extended Distance Cluster (XDC) for HP ProLiant/x86 Servers
Licensed per physical server
NOTE: Includes media and One Year 24x7 Software Support & Updates		 463835-B21
HP Serviceguard Linux Extended Distance Cluster (XDC) for HP ProLiant/x86 Servers - value sales channels
Licensed per physical server
NOTE: Includes media and One Year 24x7 Software Support & Updates		 T8678AA
HP Serviceguard Linux Extended Distance Cluster (XDC) for HP Integrity Servers, Licensed per physical server
NOTE: Includes media		 T2808AA
HP StorageWorks Cluster Extension for Linux (CLX)  
NOTE: Provides disaster tolerance for business-critical data and applications, ensuring application availability in the event of a site outage or disaster. Employs array-based replication and mirroring utilizing HP Continuous Access (required). Requires identical Fibre Channel storage array family in both datacenters; distance between data centers is defined by the selected storage array.
NOTE: Requires HP Serviceguard for Linux and HP Continuous Access.
NOTE: For details please refer to the Cluster Extension for Linux Quickspecs for XP and EVA Storage Arrays at: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12728_na/12728_na.html and http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12456_na/12456_na.html respectively. 		 
HP StorageWorks XP Cluster Extension Linux, Licensed per physical server T1657A
HP StorageWorks EVA Cluster Extension Linux, Licensed per physical server T4393A
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Product Highlights
HP Serviceguard for Linux Benefits
Stay available
  • robust detection of faults in hardware and software
  • protects application access from local failures and full site outages
  • ensures data integrity with advanced features that protect critical assets
  • automatic restoration within seconds
  • effortless deployment of applications into a cluster
Stay maintainable
  • online rolling upgrades reduce planned downtime for maintenance and upgrades
  • application integration toolkits quickly integrate complex applications into a high availability environment
  • common code-base with Serviceguard for HP-UX leverages in-house expertise
  • intuitive cluster management included at no charge
  • full range of support and services for the entire solution deliver a single point of support and accountability
Stay flexible
  • easily integrates with other management tools such as HP SIM and OpenView
  • supports both major Linux distributions
  • cluster nodes physical & virtual servers supported as cluster nodes
  • HP Integrity, HP ProLiant and continuously expanding support for 3rd party x86
  • multi-platform SAN support protects existing storage investments
Stay scalable
  • emerging open-source standards used to ensure interoperability of cluster components
  • out-of-the-box enterprise features grow with your business
  • package dependencies & package balancing enable intricate control over cluster behaviour
  • disaster tolerant portfolio to suit budget and availability requirements
HP Serviceguard for Linux Capabilities
Increase overall cluster availability with fault resilient ProLiant and Integrity servers HP ProLiant and Integrity quality and innovations provide maximum redundancy and fault-resilience across processor, disk, memory, power, cooling and I/O subsystems. Configurations of HP Serviceguard for Linux are completely tested and qualified on HP servers across multiple applications.
Improved application environment failover with support of virtualization technologies HP Serviceguard for Linux supports key virtual machine offerings on ProLiant and Integrity server platforms to ensure the utmost availability and flexibility for application environments.
Greater protection over typical failover cluster configurations HP Serviceguard for Linux uses additional hardware paths and software techniques to keep the application running on the same node and failing over to a new node as a last resort.
Ensure data integrity by eliminating "split-brain syndrome" Cluster arbitration is essential to ensure the highest level of availability and data integrity. HP offers two alternatives for this requirement, one of which is required for a 2-node configuration and recommended for 3- or 4-node configurations to cover multiple failures. One method is through cluster lock LUN, which utilizes a shared LUN to provide a tie-break (arbitration) mechanism in the event a failure causes a 50% split in the cluster. The other method is through a Quorum Service, which runs on a separate PC or server and can arbitrate up to 50 clusters/100 cluster nodes. A single Quorum Service can provide arbitration service to both Linux and HP-UX clusters. This is particularly valuable in split-site configurations, with the Quorum Service at a third site, to ensure a cluster can create quorum in the event of a site failure.
Perform online reconfigurations Reconfigure cluster nodes and packages and optimize your cluster performance without taking down the cluster.
Rolling upgrades eliminate downtime for upgrades Allows software and hardware upgrades while the cluster remains up and running.
Workload allocation maintains performance levels Applications can be configured to fail over to multiple nodes to minimize impact on the surviving nodes.
Disaster protection through stretch clustering HP Serviceguard Extended Distance Cluster for Linux (XDC) is an available option that provides application and data integrity through software mirroring for disaster tolerant distances of up to 100 km. For distances up to 500 km, HP StorageWorks Cluster Extension works seamlessly with Serviceguard for Linux, HP StorageWorks Continuous Access, and your XP or EVA storage system to automate fail-over and fail-back between sites during disasters or major site outages.
Accelerate your Linux capabilities ahead of the competition With operational features almost exactly the same as HP Serviceguard for HP-UX, you can easily integrate Linux clusters with common components and IT knowledge. You can prepare now to take advantage of the cost and control benefits of Linux more quickly.
Protect your existing storage investment Serviceguard for Linux supports the HP MSA, EVA, and XP and EMC families of storage environments, allowing cost-effective integration into your existing multi-OS SAN infrastructure.
Leverage open standards Rather than developing proprietary solutions which limit customer choice, HP Serviceguard for Linux supports emerging open-source standards to ensure interoperability of cluster components. Select 3rd party servers and storage are fully certified for use in a Serviceguard for Linux cluster, preserving the value of selecting an open operating environment.
Full solution support As solid as the cluster itself, HP is solely accountable to you for all aspects of the solution, eliminating wasted time determining accountability among suppliers.
Rigorous testing, qualification, and support HP conducts extreme stress and destructive testing based on best practices and standards to ensure that Serviceguard for Linux clusters will maintain the highest levels of availability for your mission critical applications.
Maintain highest levels of quality service HP offers a comprehensive portfolio of support services to meet any level of service agreement you require.
Intuitive, graphical interface provides multi-OS support through a common console HP Serviceguard Manager is a web-based, HP System Management Homepage (HP SMH) plug-in tool, which allows users to visually configure, monitor, manage and administer a cluster and its components (e.g. nodes, packages). Intuitive color-coded icons will help quickly identify problems with the cluster so users can quickly react and resolve issues. HP Serviceguard Manager is also integrated with HP System Insight Manager (HP SIM) to enable management of multiple clusters running on Linux or HP-UX from a single browser. For more details see the Serviceguard Manager Capabilities section of this document.
Application solutions available
  • HP Serviceguard for Linux Oracle Database Toolkit for HP ProLiant and Integrity provides the necessary scripts for database failover to quickly integrate Oracle into a Serviceguard for Linux cluster.
  • HP Serviceguard Extension for SAP for Linux provides high availability for SAP environments through fast, automated hardware, operating system and network failure detection and application restoration, bringing HP's proven mission-critical software, support and services capabilities to Linux and HP ProLiant and Integrity servers backed by HP and SAP.
  • HP Serviceguard Extended Distance Cluster for Linux provides disaster-tolerant capabilities by stretching a Serviceguard for Linux cluster up to 100 km, providing protection against site failures and data corruption while utilizing open source components.
  • Popular application deployments are documented in white papers at: http://www.hp.com/go/sglx.
Toolkits for common applications speed deployment Simple script templates for HP ProLiant and Integrity designed specifically for widely used applications like NFS, Samba, Apache, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Tomcat and SendMail are available at no extra charge from: http://www.hp.com/go/softwaredepot/ha. Customers can easily customize configurations based on preferred cluster parameters and quickly install applications. The Serviceguard Developer's Toolbox program enables ISVs to work with HP to create and validate application toolkits. Information on this program is available at: http://www.hp.com/go/dsppha. Additional applications can be supported through simple custom shell scripts developed in-house via scripting or through the configuration capability of Serviceguard Manager or through HP Consulting.
Unsurpassed control of infrastructure and business services at all levels HP offers a set of integrated management solutions to manage networks, systems, and clusters at different levels. At the enterprise level, HP offers OpenView to manage a multi-vendor environment. At the multi-system level, System Insight Manager is used to manage HP servers, storage, clients, printers, and other networked devices. At the single system level, System Management Homepage is used to consolidate and simplify system management for HP servers running HP-UX, Linux, and Microsoft Windows operating systems. For cluster management, Serviceguard Manager is used to configure, administer, and monitor a Serviceguard cluster running on HP-UX or Linux.
HP Serviceguard Manager Capabilities
HP Serviceguard Manager is a new web-based, HP System Management Homepage (HP SMH) plug-in application, that replaces the functionality of the earlier Serviceguard management tools. HP Serviceguard Manager allows you to monitor and administer a Serviceguard cluster from any system with a browser.
  • Configuration capabilities
    • Cluster create/modify/delete
    • Package create/modify/delete
    • Operation Log (Progress messages) for configuration and administration operations
  • Role-based access
    • Management of cluster and package access policies
    • Enable configuration and administration for non-root user
  • Administration functions enable users to perform tasks including:
    • Run, halt, or move one or more packages (each of which is a logical group of applications and their resources)
    • Change node switching and package switching on one or more packages
  • Easy-to-understand confirmation dialogues are provided to inform users about the consequences of administrative actions. Users are shown the specific Serviceguard command used and progress messages that track the ongoing administrative operation.
  • Monitoring functions enable users to act on changing status:
    • Color-coded, graphically-intuitive icons visually present online status and configuration information for a cluster and its components (e.g. member nodes and packages)
  • Property sheets provide detailed information about clusters, nodes and packages monitored
  • Auto-Refresh provides automatic updates, including the property sheets, and can be enabled or disabled
  • Manage cluster remotely from any system with a browser
  • Comprehensive online help is available
  • Ease of use minimizes training to remotely manage clusters from any system with a browser
  • Ability to view consolidated cluster log (Syslog) and package logs.
  • Integrated with HP System Insight Manager (HP SIM) to enable management of multiple clusters running on Linux and HP-UX from a single browser

Supported with:

  • Serviceguard version A.11.17.01 or later
  • Serviceguard OPS Edition A.11.17.01 or later
  • Earlier versions of Serviceguard use Serviceguard Manager A.05.01 available at: http://www.hp.com.go/softwaredepot/ha
  • Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
  • Mozilla 1.5 or higher
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Specifications
HP Serviceguard for Linux Supported Configurations
NOTE: This is a list of supported configurations at time of writing. Please refer to the Serviceguard for Linux Certification Matrix at http://www.hp.com/go/sglx for the most up-to-date list of supported configurations and important notes and caveats.
Memory requirements Serviceguard requires approximately 15.5 MB of lockable memory.
Cluster arbitration requirements
  • Cluster arbitration is essential to ensure the highest level of availability and data integrity. HP offers two alternatives for this requirement, one of which is required for a 2-node configuration and recommended for 3- or 4-node configurations to cover multiple failures.
  • Cluster Lock LUN - Utilizes a shared LUN to provide a tie-break (arbitration) mechanism in the event a failure causes a 50% split in the cluster. Cluster Lock LUN requires a dedicated LUN with a minimum size of 100K.
  • Quorum Service: Runs on a separate PC or server and can arbitrate up to 100 clusters/300 cluster nodes. One Quorum Service provides arbitration service to Linux and HP-UX clusters. This is particularly valuable in split-site configurations, with the Quorum Service at a third site, to ensure a cluster can create quorum in the event of a site failure. The node on which the Quorum Service is running must have network connectivity to the clusters for which it is providing services. Ensure that the connection with each node is independent of the cluster heartbeat connection so that both are not likely to fail at the same time. The Quorum Service in a Linux environment can manage up to 100 clusters and 300 nodes. The Quorum Service and clustered nodes may be on different subnets. You can create the Quorum Service to be a package, so it is highly available. The package must run outside the cluster that the quorum server serves.
  • Run on any HP PC or server certified for SUSE or Red Hat EL 3 or above.
  • Minimum memory requirements 128 MB
  • Locks up to 16 MB of memory.
  • Single quorum service for a maximum of 300 nodes; up to 100 heterogeneous clusters.
Cluster Types
  • Active/Active
  • Active/Standby
  • Rotating Standby
Linux Distributions
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 (includes AP) Kernel Versions
    • RHEL5 … 2.6.18-8.EL5
    • RHEL5 … 2.6.18-8.1.6.EL5
    • RHEL5 … 2.6.18-8.1.8.EL5
    • RHEL5.1 … 2.6.18-49.EL5
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (AS and ES) 4 Kernel Versions
    • RHEL4 U3 [ES/AS] … 2.6.9-34.EL
    • RHEL4 U4 [ES/AS] … 2.6.9-42.EL
    • RHEL4 U4 [ES/AS] … 2.6.9-42.0.8.EL
    • RHEL4 U5 [ES/AS] … 2.6.9-55.EL
    • RHEL4 U6 [ES/AS] … 2.6.9-67.EL
  • Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Kernel Versions
    • SLES10 ... errata 2.6.16.21
    • SLES10 ... errata 2.6.16.21-0.6
    • SLES10 SP1 … errata 2.6.16.46
    • SLES10 SP1 … errata 2.6.16.46-0.12
    • SLES10 SP1 … errata 2.6.16.46-0.14
    • SLES10 SP1 … errata 2.6.16.53-0.8
    • SLES10 SP1 … errata 2.6.16.53-0.16
    • SLES10 SP1 … errata 2.6.16.54-0.2.3
    • SLES10 SP1 … errata 2.6.16.54-0.2.5
Hypervisors
  • HP Integrity Virtual Machines
  • VMware ESX
HP Integrity Servers
  • HP Integrity BladeSystem c-Class
    • HP Integrity BL860c Server Blade
    • HP Integrity BL870c Server Blade
  • HP Integrity Entry-Level Servers
    • HP Integrity rx1600, rx1600-2
    • HP Integrity rx1620, rx1620-2
    • HP Integrity rx2600, rx2620, rx2620-2
    • HP Integrity rx2660
    • HP Integrity rx3600
    • HP Integrity rx4640
    • HP Integrity rx5670
    • HP Integrity rx6600
  • HP Integrity Midrange Servers
    • HP Integrity rx7620
    • HP Integrity rx7640
    • HP Integrity rx8620
    • HP Integrity rx8640
  • HP Integrity High-End Servers
    • Superdome
HP ProLiant Servers
  • HP ProLiant BladeSystem p-Class
    • HP ProLiant BL20p, BL20p G2, BL20p G3, BL20p G4 Server Blades
    • HP ProLiant BL25p, BL25p G2 Server Blades
    • HP ProLiant BL40p Server Blade
    • HP ProLiant BL45p, BL45p G2 Server Blades
  • HP ProLiant BladeSystem c-Class
    • HP ProLiant BL460c Server Blade
    • HP ProLiant BL465c, BL465 G5 Server Blades
    • HP ProLiant BL480c Server Blade
    • HP ProLiant BL680c G5 Server Blade
    • HP ProLiant BL685c, BL685c G5 Server Blades
  • HP ProLiant DL
    • HP ProLiant DL165 G5
    • HP ProLiant DL320 G5
    • HP ProLiant DL360, DL360 G2, DL360 G3, DL360 G4, DL360 G4p, DL360 G5
    • HP ProLiant DL365, DL365 G5
    • HP ProLiant DL380, DL380 G2, DL380 G3, DL380 G4, DL380 G5
    • HP ProLiant DL385, DL385 G2, DL385 G5
    • HP ProLiant DL560
    • HP ProLiant DL580, DL580 G2, DL580 G3, DL580 G4, DL580 G5
    • HP ProLiant DL585, DL585 G2, DL585 G5
    • HP ProLiant DL740
    • HP ProLiant DL760, DL760 G2
    • HP ProLiant DL785 G5
  • HP ProLiant ML
    • HP ProLiant ML350 G3, ML350 G4p, ML350 G5
    • HP ProLiant ML370 G3, ML370 G4, ML370 G5
    • HP ProLiant ML570 G3, ML570 G4
Industry Standard Servers
  • IBM
    • eServer 325
    • xSeries 346
    • x3455, x3550
    • x3650, x3655
    • x3755
    • x3850
  • Dell
    • PowerEdge 2850
    • PowerEdge 1900, 1950
    • PowerEdge 2900, 2950, 2970
    • PowerEdge 6950
  • Fujitsu Siemens
    • PRIMERGY RX300 S4
  • Sun
    • Sun Fire X4100, X4100 M2, X4150
    • Sun Fire X4200, X4200 M2
    • Sun Fire X4450
Fibre Channel Storage
Up to 16 nodes
  • HP StorageWorks MSA
    • MSA1000
    • ProLiant DL380 G4 Packaged Cluster with MSA1000
    • MSA1500cs
    • MSA2000fc
  • HP StorageWorks EVA
    • EVA 3000 / 5000
    • EVA 4x00 / 6x00 / 8x00
  • HP StorageWorks XP
    • XP48
    • XP128
    • XP512
    • XP1024
    • XP10000, XP12000
    • XP20000, XP24000
  • EMC Symmetrix
    • Symmetrix 8000-Series
    • Symmetrix DMX
  • EMC CLARiiON
    • CLARiiON CX/AX
Single-path
SCSI Mass Storage
Up to 2 nodes
  • MSA500 G2
  • ProLiant DL380 G3 Packaged Cluster
  • ProLiant DL380 G3 Packaged Cluster, Racked
Multi-path
SCSI Mass Storage
Up to 4 nodes
  • MSA500 G2
  • ProLiant DL380 G4 Packaged Cluster with MSA500 G2
  • ProLiant DL385 G4 Packaged Cluster with MSA500 G2
Fibre Channel switches Switches and hubs supported on selected disk array  
NOTE: Please contact your HP Storage representative for the latest firmware revision for switch connectivity support on Linux.
Fibre Channel host bus adapters NOTE: For a complete and up-to-date list of supported options on certified servers, please reference the individual QuickSpecs for each server. HP Serviceguard for Linux supports all Fibre Channel HBA's which would be listed in each supported server's QuickSpecs.
Networking HP Serviceguard for Linux recommends redundant networks, even though these are not shown in the diagrams. The redundant client network connections allow local failover from one NIC to another in case of failure in the network path. These connections must be on the same subnet. This is implemented using Channel Bonding. Failover from one NIC to another prevents a package, or the entire system, from failing over to another system. This minimizes impact to the application and to the users.
Support Information
NOTE: HP offers a number of software support services, many of which are provided to our customers at no additional charge. HP Worldwide Customer Service contact numbers are available at: http://www.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact.html. For U.S. customers, indicate "Serviceguard Linux" when prompted for the product name.
  • Support for HP ProLiant and Supported 3rd Party x86 Class Servers: Serviceguard for Linux software products for HP ProLiant and 3rd party x86 class servers include one year of 24 x 7 HP Software Technical Support and Update Service with Care Pack uplifts to 3 years of coverage available. This service provides access to HP technical resources for assistance in resolving software implementation or operations problems. The service also provides access to software updates and reference manuals either in electronic form or on physical media as they are made available from HP. With this service, Serviceguard for Linux customers will benefit from expedited problem resolution as well as proactive notification and delivery of software updates. For more information about this service, see: http://www.hp.com/services/swsupport. To initiate support, Customers may need to contact HP to register their product.
    • If the subscription was purchased through an HP channel partner, Customers must contact HP to activate support using the following URL: http://www.hp.com/go/sglx-reg. HP recommends that Customers contact HP immediately to register their product so there is no delay in receiving software technical support.
    • If the subscription was purchased directly from HP, support has already been activated and no action is required. Once registered for this service, Customers will receive a letter in the mail containing the Customer Service Phone number for their reference and their Service Agreement Identifier (SAID). After receiving the SAID, Customers can go to the Software Update Manager (SUM) web page to view their contract online and select electronic delivery for their updates.
  • Support for HP Integrity Servers: Serviceguard for Linux software products for HP Integrity servers do NOT include bundled support. HP highly recommends that Customers order support for any high availability configurations in order to provide the utmost protection for business critical applications and services.
  • Warranty: HP will replace defective delivery media for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty applies to all Serviceguard for Linux products.
HP Serviceguard Linux A.11.18 High Availability Clustering Software
HP Serviceguard Linux for HP ProLiant/x86 Servers - volume sales channels 463831-B21
Flexible Upfront 24x7 Software Support & Updates HP CP 1Y 24x7 SW Support included
HP CP 3Y 24x7 SW Support HA107A3#9E0
HP CP 4Y 24x7 SW Support HA107A4#9E0
HP CP 5Y 24x7 SW Support HA107A5#9E0
Flexible Upfront Support Plus 24 HP CP 1Y Support Plus 24 included
HP CP 3Y Support Plus 24 HA110A3#9E0
HP CP 4Y Support Plus 24 HA110A4#9E0
HP CP 5Y Support Plus 24 HA110A5#9E0
Flexible Upfront Proactive 24 HP CP 1Y Proactive 24 included
HP CP 3Y Proactive 24 HA111A3#9E0
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HP Serviceguard for Linux Extended Distance Cluster (XDC)
Serviceguard Linux Extended Distance Cluster (XDC) for HP ProLiant/x86 Servers - volume sales channels 463835-B21
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Serviceguard Linux Extended Distance Cluster (XDC) for HP ProLiant/x86 Servers - value sales channels T8678AA
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Cluster Topologies
SCSI configuration topology
  • Use the HP ProLiant configuration tools to find the appropriate part numbers.
  • A hub or switch is necessary to connect the two client LANs. The customer must then connect the client LANs to the remainder of their network infrastructure.
  • What is critical is the number of LAN connections and the SCSI connection to the MSA500 G2 Storage. There needs to be a minimum of two LAN connections per server configured in a bond and used for both heartbeat and data, whereas the recommended configuration includes three LAN connections per server (one heartbeat and two public) with bonding and one SCSI adapter connection to the Modular Smart Array 500 G2. Integrated LANs may be used when possible.
  • When using multiple paths to storage, Cluster Lock LUN is not supported and the use of a quorum service is required.
Figure 1: HP's recommended cluster configuration for SCSI in a switch attach configuration.
Fibre Channel configuration topology
  • Up to 16 nodes are supported in a Fibre Channel configuration
  • A quorum service or cluster lock LUN is only required for 2-node configurations, it is optional for 3- to 16-node configurations.
  • LAN connection to switches, white papers are available on the Procurve section of the HP Web site (http://www.hp.com/rnd/index.htm), describing how to set up the LAN environment for the best availability.
  • The key items that need to be in the servers are the correct number and type of LAN connections and the Fibre Channel host bus adapters (HBAs).

In a Fibre Channel storage system, the host port interconnects act as an internal switch to provide data-path redundancy. The below diagrams show a dual-controller Fibre Channel system in direct attach and switch attach configurations, in which host port interconnects are typically enabled in order to provide fault tolerance. When the host port interconnects are enabled, port 0 on each controller is cross-connected to port1 on the other controller. This provides redundancy in the event of failover by making volumes owned by either controller accessible from either controller.
Please refer to the MSA2000FC documentation for complete connectivity details.
Figure 2: HP's recommended cluster configuration for Fibre Channel using a dual-controller Fibre Channel system in a direct attach configuration.
Figure 3: HP's recommended cluster configuration for Fibre Channel using a dual-controller Fibre Channel system in a switch attach configuration.
Disaster Tolerant Solutions
HP Serviceguard Extended Distance Cluster for Linux HP Serviceguard Extended Distance Cluster (XDC) for Linux is a disaster-tolerant clustering solution that provides failover capabilities for mission-critical data and applications up to 100 kilometers, ensuring that customers' businesses remain running in the event of a system failure or disaster. It is designed to protect applications from a wide variety of software and hardware failures, monitoring the health of each server (node) and quickly responding to failures including system processes, system memory, LAN media and adapters, and application processes. XDC employs software RAID mirroring to replicate data and requires the use of Serviceguard for Linux, which is available for purchase separately.

Product Configuration Rules
  • Supports Red Hat EL 4 Update 3 or later, and Red Hat EL 5; SLES9 SP2 or later, and SLES10
  • Supports both HP ProLiant servers and Integrity servers
  • Requires Serviceguard for Linux (11.16.07 or later)
  • Compatible with all Serviceguard for Linux-supported Fibre Channel storage
  • Must use a quorum service in a third site
  • Support for 2-node or 4-node clusters

Features

  • Automated recovery point objective (RPO) timer
  • Automatic, bi-directional data and application failover up to 100 km
  • Software-based mirroring
  • Cluster enablement of the MD (multi device) driver
  • Integrated with Serviceguard for Linux
  • Tightly integrated with HP hardware, software, and services
  • Open source components

Benefits

  • Gives customers more flexibility by enabling them to define the time period for acceptable data loss
  • Enables both sites to run applications concurrently, better utilizing all resources
  • Compatible with all Fibre Channel storage arrays supported by Serviceguard for Linux
  • Added protection against data corruption by the MD driver
  • Integration with Serviceguard for Linux enables key features such as rolling upgrades and workload balancing
  • Accountability from one vendor
  • Leverages non-proprietary, industry-standard technologies, enabling use of existing in-house expertise

For more information, please visit: http://www.hp.com/go/xdclinux.
HP StorageWorks Cluster Extension for Linux for XP and EVA Storage Arrays HP StorageWorks Cluster Extension (CLX) software offers protection against system downtime from fault, failure, and disasters. It enables flawless integration of the remote mirroring capabilities of HP Continuous Access with the high-availability capabilities provided by HP Serviceguard for Linux. This extended-distance solution allows for more robust disaster recovery topologies as well as automatic failover, failback, and redirection of mirrored pairs for accelerated recovery.
  • For XP and EVA disk arrays
  • Supports RedHat and SUSE SLES

For more information and support details, please visit:
HP StorageWorks XP Cluster Extension: http://www.hp.com/go/clxxp
HP StorageWorks EVA Cluster Extension: http://www.hp.com/go/clxeva
HP StorageWorks XP Cluster Extension Linux T1657A
HP StorageWorks EVA Cluster Extension Linux LTU T4393A
Cluster topology and geography with XP and EVA Cluster Extension
  • The current maximum number of nodes supported is 16. A Quorum Service node is required to provide arbitration to clusters in a CLX configuration. It provides arbitration services for the cluster when a cluster partition is discovered. A node running the Quorum Service cannot be a member of any cluster to which it is providing cluster quorum services.
  • The recommended configuration implements two data centers with the nodes of the cluster split equally between them and a third site housing the Quorum Service.
  • The minimum supported configuration is two data centers, with one of the data centers housing the Quorum Service. In this configuration, if the data center housing the Quorum Service is down, the nodes in the second data center will not be able to form the cluster, as there is no quorum. At the minimum, the Quorum Service should be in a separate room with its own power circuit.
  • The maximum distance between the data centers is currently limited