Compaq DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT manual

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Note: You can use the Product Handbook or ServerMaker to generate a parts list.

Although you can mix two different servers of the same architecture (for example, two different Intel-based servers), Compaq recommends that you use two identical servers of the same architecture.

DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide

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Contents Compaq Clustering Solutions for Windows NT Prepared byContents Page Clustering Compaq Clustering SolutionsWhy Compaq HardwareInterconnects Solution SizerCluster Kits ToolsServerWorks Manager Enterprise Cluster SoftwareServerMaker ClusterWORKSWorldwide Service and Support HighlightsMicrosoft Cluster Server Point of Failure OtherHighlights FeaturesDigital Clusters for Windows NT Upgrading from Dcnt v1.0 to v1.1 SP2 ∙ Remote Cluster AdministratorDcnt 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 MscsNetbeui Why Buy Clusters from Compaq?IPX/SPX 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 Monitoring for Transitions Digital Server Cluster KitsDigital Server Cluster Kit Overview BA356 Ultra Cluster Kits Digital Server Cluster Kit Components∙ External Storage Cabinets 8MM FR-PCTAZ-FBSWDKT-DD 68HD M ConnRA450 Cluster Kit Pedestal version FR-CK450-RP Rackmount version FR-CK450-RRDcnt SWXRA-W0QB-5JCAE-SA Page FR-PCSRA-EA SWXRA-W4BA35X-RJ RA7000 Cluster Kit RA3000 Cluster Kit available today DS-HSZ70-AHDS-HS35X-BC Page ∙ Private Network Connection between Cluster Nodes QB-5TWAE-SAQB-5TWAD-SA ∙ Software∙ Base Clustering Software Components not included in the Digital Server Cluster KitsRAID Management software and firmware ∙ Servers∙ LAN Network Connection ∙ Disk DrivesPart Number Capacity Storage Original Part Number Description Expansion Cabinets∙ Storage Options Part Number Description RAID OptionsRA450 Options RA7000 Options RA3000 Options Ready-to-Go ClustersCluster Contacts Jeffrey James for RA3000 Angela Pitter for BA356∙ Tape drives Ready-to-Go Cluster ComponentsComponents not included in the Ready-to-Go Clusters ∙ Servers disk drivesOrdering Ready-to-Go Clusters Ready-to-Go Clusters Contacts∙ Bronze Support for Windows NT ∙ Priority Service Plan∙ Business Critical Services ∙ Gold Support for Windows NT ∙ Bronze Software Support for Microsoft Windows NT∙ Silver Support for Windows NT ∙ System Health Check for Windows NT ∙ Software Support for Windows NT Mscs Certified Configurations∙ System Management Services 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 ServersSupported with Dcnt AlphaServers Universal PlatformsPlatform CPU version Alpha Bios QTY Intel-based Digital Servers QTY Alpha-based Digital ServersCapacity GB Power idle wattsModel number InterfaceFR-CK356-UP 6 max FR-CK356-UR 6 maxFan Power supply Feature BA356 RA450 RA7000 RA3000Cache battery Hard disk sizeRA3000 Options RA7000 OptionsSWXRA-HC Deploying a Mscs environment Cluster Quick StartUnpack the Hardware and Software Windows NT Server, Enterprise EditionInstall Private Network Cable Install Shared Bus Host AdaptersInstall Network Cards Install Hard DisksInstall RAID Drivers on Host B Install RAID Drivers on Host aInstall Console Software on Host a Install Microsoft Cluster ServerSpecial Thanks Install Digital Clusters for Windows NTPointers for More Information