Compaq DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT manual ∙ Disk Drives, Part Number Capacity

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DCNT solution allows for dual active server operation, it is recommended that both servers be capable of handling the combined workloads of the two servers, as would occur during a failover operation. This should be taken into account when determining which servers are clustered together. For example, a DIGITAL Server 1200 handling file/print services should not be paired with a DIGITAL Server 7100 database server, handling near-capacity workloads.

Each server must have at least one internal hard disk. This disk is required for the installation of the operating system, cluster, and application software. However, this disk is not part of the shared storage, so it cannot be failed over.

Neither DCNT nor MSCS support mixed architecture (Intel and Alpha) in the same cluster.

For a list of supported hardware for DCNT, see the Supported DCNT Hardware section.

For a list of supported hardware for MSCS, go to:

http://www.microsoft.com/hwtest

For the latest information on the status of our Microsoft Cluster Server qualification and certification efforts, go to:

http://akin40.mro.dec.com/clusters/DSClusterKits.htm

∙Disk Drives

Drives must be ordered separately.

Note: The drives for the DIGITAL Servers and the DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits are different. The drives differ in capacity, geometry and firmware levels, and are not interchangeable. These drives are not supported in the system or in the BA356 stand-alone. They are supported in all Cluster Kits (including the BA356 Cluster Kit). They are not supported anywhere connected to the FR-PCTAR (Mylex) controllers.

For DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits, supported drives include:

Part Number

Capacity

Notes

 

 

 

FR- or DS-RZ1BB-VW

2.1GB at 7200 rpm

Will be available through December 1998, no

 

Ultra Wide SCSI drive SBB

replacement

 

 

 

FR- or DS-RZ1CB-VW

4.29GB at 7200 rpm

Will be available through September 1998,

 

Ultra Wide SCSI drive SBB

replaced by DS-RZ1CF-VW

 

 

 

FR- or DS-RZ1CD-VW

4GB at 10000 rpm

 

 

Ultra Wide SCSI drive SBB

 

 

 

 

FR-RZ1DB-VW

9.1GB at 7200 rpm

DS-RZ1DF-VW replaced DS-RZ1DB-VW

or DS-RZ1DF-VW

Ultra Wide SCSI drive SBB

 

 

 

 

DS-RZ1EF-VA

18.2 GB at 7200 rpm

Supported on the RA450, RA7000, and

 

Fast Narrow

RA3000

 

 

 

DS-RZ1EF-VW

18.2 GB at 7200 rpm

Supported on the RA450, RA7000, and

 

Ultra SCSI

RA3000

 

 

 

∙LAN Network Connection

For the cluster to provide services to its clients, both servers and clients must be on a LAN. These guidelines assume that the components required for this are already in place, for example Network

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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
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