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Compaq Clustering Solutions for Windows NT

DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT

Configuration Guide v2.73

November 1998

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Clustering Product Management

Compaq Computer Corporation

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Contents Prepared by Compaq Clustering Solutions for Windows NTContents Page Why Compaq Compaq Clustering SolutionsClustering HardwareCluster Kits Solution SizerInterconnects ToolsServerMaker Enterprise Cluster SoftwareServerWorks Manager ClusterWORKSHighlights Worldwide Service and SupportMicrosoft Cluster Server Other Point of FailureDigital Clusters for Windows NT FeaturesHighlights Dcnt v1.1 SP2 ∙ Remote Cluster AdministratorUpgrading from Dcnt v1.0 to v1.1 SP2 ∙ Scalable design∙ Dcnt IP Address Failover Support for File Shares Dcnt V1.1 SP1∙ Dcnt SQL Server Support Enhancements ∙ Dcnt Elimination of Client Software RequirementTypical Dcnt Environment Upgrading from Dcnt to MscsSupported Dcnt Hardware AlphaServer 71xx Differences between Dcnt and Mscs FeatureIPX/SPX Why Buy Clusters from Compaq?Netbeui TCP/IPOverview ServerWORKS ManagerDiscovering Clusters Using ServerWORKS Manager with ClustersCluster Member Information from the System Browser Window Viewing Information about Cluster Resource GroupsAlarm Configuration Window Setting an Alarm on a Cluster Resource or GroupAdd New Component Status Alarm Category Tab Digital Server Cluster Kit Overview Digital Server Cluster KitsMonitoring for Transitions ∙ External Storage Cabinets Digital Server Cluster Kit ComponentsBA356 Ultra Cluster Kits SWDKT-DD FR-PCTAZ-FB8MM 68HD M ConnPedestal version FR-CK450-RP Rackmount version FR-CK450-RR RA450 Cluster KitQB-5JCAE-SA SWXRA-W0Dcnt Page BA35X-RJ SWXRA-W4FR-PCSRA-EA RA7000 Cluster Kit DS-HS35X-BC DS-HSZ70-AHRA3000 Cluster Kit available today Page QB-5TWAD-SA QB-5TWAE-SA∙ Private Network Connection between Cluster Nodes ∙ SoftwareRAID Management software and firmware Components not included in the Digital Server Cluster Kits∙ Base Clustering Software ∙ ServersPart Number Capacity ∙ Disk Drives∙ LAN Network Connection ∙ Storage Options Expansion CabinetsStorage Original Part Number Description RA450 Options RAID OptionsPart Number Description RA7000 Options Cluster Contacts Ready-to-Go ClustersRA3000 Options Jeffrey James for RA3000 Angela Pitter for BA356Components not included in the Ready-to-Go Clusters Ready-to-Go Cluster Components∙ Tape drives ∙ Servers disk drivesReady-to-Go Clusters Contacts Ordering Ready-to-Go Clusters∙ Business Critical Services ∙ Priority Service Plan∙ Bronze Support for Windows NT ∙ Silver Support for Windows NT ∙ Bronze Software Support for Microsoft Windows NT∙ Gold Support for Windows NT ∙ System Health Check for Windows NT ∙ System Management Services for Windows NT Mscs Certified Configurations∙ Software Support for Windows NT QTY Mscs CertificationsOrder two Digital Servers Ordering Digital Hardware/Software for a NT ClusterPage Digital Servers Page Intel-based Servers CPU version Min. Bios rev Min. SCU Rev ServerPlatform CPU version Alpha Bios AlphaServers Universal PlatformsSupported with Dcnt QTY Alpha-based Digital Servers QTY Intel-based Digital ServersModel number Power idle wattsCapacity GB InterfaceFR-CK356-UR 6 max FR-CK356-UP 6 maxCache battery Feature BA356 RA450 RA7000 RA3000Fan Power supply Hard disk sizeSWXRA-HC RA7000 OptionsRA3000 Options Unpack the Hardware and Software Cluster Quick StartDeploying a Mscs environment Windows NT Server, Enterprise EditionInstall Network Cards Install Shared Bus Host AdaptersInstall Private Network Cable Install Hard DisksInstall Console Software on Host a Install RAID Drivers on Host aInstall RAID Drivers on Host B Install Microsoft Cluster ServerPointers for More Information Install Digital Clusters for Windows NTSpecial Thanks