Compaq DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT manual Dcnt V1.1 SP1

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DCNT V1.1 SP1

Although only billed as a service pack, v1.1 SP1offers some fairly significant new functionality, including some of the most-requested enhancements to the product:

∙DCNT IP Address Failover Support for File Shares

DCNT provides the ability to failover a NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) name in association with an IP address. The feature enables the capability of failing over file shares, which can be accessed over a wide area network using TCP/IP.

Support is provided in the Cluster Administrator for specifying NetBIOS Names in association with IP failover objects.

A NetBIOS Name is used to identify a host for providing LAN Manager services, such as file shares or named pipes. Also, since the LAN Manager protocol is actually contained inside TCP/IP packets, the NetBIOS Name is associated with an IP address.

LAN manager services, such as file shares, are made accessible on a wide area network by layering them on top of TCP/IP. This is accomplished using "NetBIOS over TCP/IP" (NetBT).

DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide

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Contents Compaq Clustering Solutions for Windows NT Prepared byContents Page Compaq Clustering Solutions Why CompaqClustering HardwareSolution Sizer Cluster KitsInterconnects ToolsEnterprise Cluster Software ServerMakerServerWorks Manager ClusterWORKSWorldwide Service and Support HighlightsMicrosoft Cluster Server Point of Failure OtherFeatures Digital Clusters for Windows NTHighlights ∙ Remote Cluster Administrator Dcnt v1.1 SP2Upgrading from Dcnt v1.0 to v1.1 SP2 ∙ Scalable designDcnt V1.1 SP1 ∙ Dcnt IP Address Failover Support for File Shares∙ Dcnt Elimination of Client Software Requirement ∙ Dcnt SQL Server Support EnhancementsUpgrading from Dcnt to Mscs Typical Dcnt EnvironmentSupported Dcnt Hardware AlphaServer 71xx Feature Differences between Dcnt and MscsWhy Buy Clusters from Compaq? IPX/SPXNetbeui TCP/IPServerWORKS Manager OverviewUsing ServerWORKS Manager with Clusters Discovering ClustersViewing Information about Cluster Resource Groups Cluster Member Information from the System Browser WindowSetting an Alarm on a Cluster Resource or Group Alarm Configuration WindowAdd New Component Status Alarm Category Tab Digital Server Cluster Kits Digital Server Cluster Kit OverviewMonitoring for Transitions Digital Server Cluster Kit Components ∙ External Storage CabinetsBA356 Ultra Cluster Kits FR-PCTAZ-FB SWDKT-DD8MM 68HD M ConnRA450 Cluster Kit Pedestal version FR-CK450-RP Rackmount version FR-CK450-RRSWXRA-W0 QB-5JCAE-SADcnt Page SWXRA-W4 BA35X-RJFR-PCSRA-EA RA7000 Cluster Kit DS-HSZ70-AH DS-HS35X-BCRA3000 Cluster Kit available today Page QB-5TWAE-SA QB-5TWAD-SA∙ Private Network Connection between Cluster Nodes ∙ SoftwareComponents not included in the Digital Server Cluster Kits RAID Management software and firmware∙ Base Clustering Software ∙ Servers∙ Disk Drives Part Number Capacity∙ LAN Network Connection Expansion Cabinets ∙ Storage OptionsStorage Original Part Number Description RAID Options RA450 OptionsPart Number Description RA7000 Options Ready-to-Go Clusters Cluster ContactsRA3000 Options Jeffrey James for RA3000 Angela Pitter for BA356Ready-to-Go Cluster Components Components not included in the Ready-to-Go Clusters∙ Tape drives ∙ Servers disk drivesOrdering Ready-to-Go Clusters Ready-to-Go Clusters Contacts∙ Priority Service Plan ∙ Business Critical Services∙ Bronze Support for Windows NT ∙ Bronze Software Support for Microsoft Windows NT ∙ Silver Support for Windows NT∙ Gold Support for Windows NT ∙ System Health Check for Windows NT Mscs Certified Configurations ∙ System Management Services for Windows NT∙ Software Support for Windows NT Mscs Certifications QTYOrdering Digital Hardware/Software for a NT Cluster Order two Digital ServersPage Digital Servers Page CPU version Min. Bios rev Min. SCU Rev Server Intel-based ServersAlphaServers Universal Platforms Platform CPU version Alpha BiosSupported with Dcnt QTY Intel-based Digital Servers QTY Alpha-based Digital ServersPower idle watts Model numberCapacity GB InterfaceFR-CK356-UP 6 max FR-CK356-UR 6 maxFeature BA356 RA450 RA7000 RA3000 Cache batteryFan Power supply Hard disk sizeRA7000 Options SWXRA-HCRA3000 Options Cluster Quick Start Unpack the Hardware and SoftwareDeploying a Mscs environment Windows NT Server, Enterprise EditionInstall Shared Bus Host Adapters Install Network CardsInstall Private Network Cable Install Hard DisksInstall RAID Drivers on Host a Install Console Software on Host aInstall RAID Drivers on Host B Install Microsoft Cluster ServerInstall Digital Clusters for Windows NT Pointers for More InformationSpecial Thanks