Compaq DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT instruction

Compaq Clustering Solutions for Windows NT

DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT

Configuration Guide v2.73

November 1998

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Prepared by Compaq Clustering Solutions for Windows NT Contents Page Why Compaq Compaq Clustering SolutionsClustering Hardware Cluster Kits Solution SizerInterconnects Tools ServerMaker Enterprise Cluster SoftwareServerWorks Manager ClusterWORKS Highlights Worldwide Service and Support Microsoft Cluster Server Other Point of Failure Digital 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 Requirement Typical Dcnt Environment Upgrading from Dcnt to Mscs Supported Dcnt Hardware AlphaServer 71xx Differences between Dcnt and Mscs Feature IPX/SPX Why Buy Clusters from Compaq?Netbeui TCP/IP Overview ServerWORKS Manager Discovering Clusters Using ServerWORKS Manager with Clusters Cluster Member Information from the System Browser Window Viewing Information about Cluster Resource Groups Alarm Configuration Window Setting an Alarm on a Cluster Resource or Group Add 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 Conn Pedestal version FR-CK450-RP Rackmount version FR-CK450-RR RA450 Cluster Kit QB-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 ∙ Software RAID Management software and firmware Components not included in the Digital Server Cluster Kits∙ Base Clustering Software ∙ Servers Part 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 BA356 Components not included in the Ready-to-Go Clusters Ready-to-Go Cluster Components∙ Tape drives ∙ Servers disk drives Ready-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 Certifications Order 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 Server Platform CPU version Alpha Bios AlphaServers Universal PlatformsSupported with Dcnt QTY Alpha-based Digital Servers QTY Intel-based Digital Servers Model number Power idle wattsCapacity GB Interface FR-CK356-UR 6 max FR-CK356-UP 6 max Cache battery Feature BA356 RA450 RA7000 RA3000Fan Power supply Hard disk size SWXRA-HC RA7000 OptionsRA3000 Options Unpack the Hardware and Software Cluster Quick StartDeploying a Mscs environment Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition Install Network Cards Install Shared Bus Host AdaptersInstall Private Network Cable Install Hard Disks Install Console Software on Host a Install RAID Drivers on Host aInstall RAID Drivers on Host B Install Microsoft Cluster Server Pointers for More Information Install Digital Clusters for Windows NTSpecial Thanks

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