Compaq DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT manual Compaq Clustering Solutions, Why Compaq

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Compaq Clustering Solutions

Compaq Clustering Solutions for Windows NT maximize access to enterprise data by providing a means by which users can continue working even in the event of a server failure. These high-availability solutions allow a pair of DIGITAL Servers running Windows NT to be managed and accessed as a single system and support both DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT (DCNT) and Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS) as part of Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition. System-level high availability is assured through dual active servers, shared SCSI, optional redundant power supplies and a redundant interconnect between the nodes. The addition of subsystem RAID Array assures high availability of shared data.

Clustering

The cost of downtime has been reported to be anywhere from $1,400/minute to $130,000/minute, depending on your particular business. The need to keep your systems up and running in this high technology era is critical to save not only thousands and sometimes millions of dollars, but to maintain user productivity and customer satisfaction as well.

With the introduction of Windows NT Server Enterprise Edition, Microsoft has brought clustering capabilities to the mainstream. Clustering provides high availability for server-based applications and file shares by loosely coupling two active servers with a shared disk subsystem. When one server goes down, the clustering software migrates applications, associated disks and file shares, and client workload to the other server without interruption at the client level. With a minimal hardware investment, any business can protect their mission-critical data and applications to maintain optimal user productivity.

DCNT is a proven, mature product. It supports IP address failover, enabling automatic failover for applications, such as Microsoft Internet Information Server, Netscape Enterprise Server, Lotus Notes and Lotus Domino, Microsoft SQL Server 6.5, Oracle 7 Workgroup Server, and Oracle 7 Enterprise Server 7.3. A Migration Wizard utility provides easy migration from DCNT to MSCS.

Compaq’s clustering technology provides industry leadership for application availability, scalability for data storage and user support, cluster system management, high speed storage interconnects, high performance TP, and Disaster Tolerant capabilities for Windows NT systems.

Why Compaq

DIGITAL, a pioneer in cluster technology, has been shipping cluster solutions since 1983, including DCNT for a full 18 months before MSCS. With over 75,000 installed clusters and 500,000 clustered nodes deployed across Windows NT, DIGITAL UNIX, and OpenVMS, including over 7,000 DCNT licenses, DIGITAL, now Compaq, is unquestionably the market leader. In fact, Compaq has more experience with clustering and more engineers trained to support Windows NT than any other vendor, including Microsoft.

Hardware

Customers have the option of purchasing DIGITAL Servers for Windows NT (Intel or Alpha-based) for their cluster. Providing customers with a totally scalable solution, the DIGITAL Server product line extends the Intel-based server products for NT, offering quad processors for additional performance and into the Alpha-based DIGITAL Server products. Compaq also offers external RAID Arrays -- all certified to run with both DCNT and MSCS. Redundant controllers, power sources, and cooling fans help your high-availability configuration to approach levels of fault-resilience.

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 OtherDigital Clusters for Windows NT FeaturesHighlights ∙ 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 Kit Overview Digital Server Cluster KitsMonitoring for Transitions ∙ External Storage Cabinets Digital Server Cluster Kit ComponentsBA356 Ultra Cluster Kits FR-PCTAZ-FB SWDKT-DD8MM 68HD M ConnRA450 Cluster Kit Pedestal version FR-CK450-RP Rackmount version FR-CK450-RRQB-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-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 ∙ ServersPart Number Capacity ∙ Disk Drives∙ LAN Network Connection ∙ Storage Options Expansion CabinetsStorage Original Part Number Description RA450 Options RAID 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∙ 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 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 ServersPlatform CPU version Alpha Bios AlphaServers Universal PlatformsSupported 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 sizeSWXRA-HC RA7000 OptionsRA3000 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 ServerPointers for More Information Install Digital Clusters for Windows NTSpecial Thanks
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