Compaq DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT manual

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MSCS Certifications	48
Ordering DIGITAL Hardware/Software for a NT Cluster	49
Cluster Quick Start	60
Pointers for More Information	63
A Special Thanks	63

DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide

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Contents Prepared by Compaq Clustering Solutions for Windows NTContents Page Hardware Compaq Clustering SolutionsWhy Compaq ClusteringTools Solution SizerCluster Kits InterconnectsClusterWORKS Enterprise Cluster SoftwareServerMaker ServerWorks ManagerHighlights Worldwide Service and SupportMicrosoft Cluster Server Other Point of FailureFeatures Digital Clusters for Windows NTHighlights ∙ Scalable design ∙ Remote Cluster AdministratorDcnt v1.1 SP2 Upgrading from Dcnt v1.0 to v1.1 SP2∙ 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 FeatureTCP/IP Why Buy Clusters from Compaq?IPX/SPX NetbeuiOverview 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 Kits Digital Server Cluster Kit OverviewMonitoring for Transitions Digital Server Cluster Kit Components ∙ External Storage CabinetsBA356 Ultra Cluster Kits 68HD M Conn FR-PCTAZ-FBSWDKT-DD 8MMPedestal version FR-CK450-RP Rackmount version FR-CK450-RR RA450 Cluster KitSWXRA-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 ∙ Software QB-5TWAE-SAQB-5TWAD-SA ∙ Private Network Connection between Cluster Nodes∙ Servers Components not included in the Digital Server Cluster KitsRAID Management software and firmware ∙ Base Clustering Software∙ Disk Drives Part Number Capacity∙ LAN Network Connection Expansion Cabinets ∙ Storage OptionsStorage Original Part Number Description RAID Options RA450 OptionsPart Number Description RA7000 Options Jeffrey James for RA3000 Angela Pitter for BA356 Ready-to-Go ClustersCluster Contacts RA3000 Options∙ Servers disk drives Ready-to-Go Cluster ComponentsComponents not included in the Ready-to-Go Clusters ∙ Tape drivesReady-to-Go Clusters Contacts Ordering Ready-to-Go Clusters∙ 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 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 ServerAlphaServers Universal Platforms Platform CPU version Alpha BiosSupported with Dcnt QTY Alpha-based Digital Servers QTY Intel-based Digital ServersInterface Power idle wattsModel number Capacity GBFR-CK356-UR 6 max FR-CK356-UP 6 maxHard disk size Feature BA356 RA450 RA7000 RA3000Cache battery Fan Power supplyRA7000 Options SWXRA-HCRA3000 Options Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition Cluster Quick StartUnpack the Hardware and Software Deploying a Mscs environmentInstall Hard Disks Install Shared Bus Host AdaptersInstall Network Cards Install Private Network CableInstall Microsoft Cluster Server Install RAID Drivers on Host aInstall Console Software on Host a Install RAID Drivers on Host BInstall Digital Clusters for Windows NT Pointers for More InformationSpecial Thanks