Compaq DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT manual Contents

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Contents
Compaq Clustering Solutions	4
Clustering	4
Why Compaq	4
Hardware	4
Cluster Kits	5
Interconnects	5
Tools	5
Enterprise Cluster Software	6
Worldwide Service and Support	7
Highlights	7
Microsoft Cluster Server	8
DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT	10
Highlights	10
Features	10
DCNT v1.1 SP2	11
Upgrading from DCNT v1.0 to v1.1 SP2	11
DCNT V1.1 SP1	12
Upgrading from DCNT to MSCS	14
Typical DCNT Environment	14
Supported DCNT Hardware	15
Differences between DCNT and MSCS	18
Why Buy Clusters from Compaq?	19
ServerWORKS Manager	20
Overview	20
Highlights	20
Using ServerWORKS Manager with Clusters	21
Discovering Clusters	21
Viewing Information about Cluster Resource Groups	22
Setting an Alarm on a Cluster Resource or Group	23
Monitoring for Transitions	25
DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits	25
DIGITAL Server Cluster Kit Overview	25
DIGITAL Server Cluster Kit Components	26
Components NOT included in the DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits	36
Expansion Cabinets	38
RAID Options	39
Cluster Contacts	41
Ready-to-Go Clusters	41
Ready-to-Go Cluster Components	42
Components NOT included in the Ready-to-Go Clusters	42
Ordering Ready-to-Go Clusters	43
Ready-to-Go Clusters Contacts	43
Multivendor Customer Services for Windows NT and Windows NT Clusters	43
MSCS Certified Configurations	47

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