Compaq DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT manual

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