********************************************************************* * IBM ServeRAID Cluster Solution for Windows NT * * Version 3.01 * ********************************************************************* This diskette contains files for installing the Microsoft Cluster (MSCS) Solution using Windows NT and a ServeRAID II Adapter or IBM ServerRAID 3H Ultra 2 SCSI Adapter. Before you begin installing and setting up a high-availability cluster solution, it is important that you familiarize yourself with the preparation needed prior to installing this solution. Please refer to the IBM Netfinity High Availability Cluster Solutions Installation and User's Guide for the detailed steps that you should follow to prepare your high-availability environment for the installation of the Windows NT Cluster Solution. For more information about the latest IBM ServeRAID adapters, visit our world wide web site at: http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/us/servers _____________________________________________________________________ CONTENTS ________ 1.0 About this Release 2.0 Installation Guide 3.0 Special Installation Instructions 4.0 Trademarks and Notices _____________________________________________________________________ 1.0 About this Release _______________________ This is the first generally available release for use with Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS). _____________________________________________________________________ 2.0 Installation Guide _______________________ Refer to the IBM Netfinity High Availability Cluster Solutions Installation and User's Guide for instructions on installing your the Windows NT Cluster Solution. _____________________________________________________________________ 3.0 Special Installation Instructions ______________________________________ The following MSCS update has been supplied by Microsoft to be installed on each cluster node. To obtain and install this update, follow these steps: 1. Download the file CLUSFIXI.EXE using the following: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/bussys/winnt/winnt-public/fixes/usa/nt40/ hotfixes-postSP3/roll-up/CLUSTER/. 2. Copy this file, CLUSFIXI.EXE, to the boot hard disk of each cluster node. 3. Run CLUSFIXI.EXE on the first node. This will automatically update this node and reboot it. Allow this node to reboot and rejoin the cluster. 4. Run CLUSFIXI.EXE on the second node. Again, this will automatically update this node and reboot it. Allow this node to reboot and rejoin the cluster. 5. You have now completed the steps for installing the MSCS update. _____________________________________________________________________ 4.0 Trademark and Notices _________________________ The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: IBM Netfinity The following terms in this README, are trademarks of other companies as follows: Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. IBM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT. BY FURNISHING THIS DOCUMENT, IBM GRANTS NO LICENSES TO ANY PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS. Note to U.S. Government Users -- Documentation related to restricted rights -- Use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. _