AlphaServer | Compaq DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT

Server Family	Cluster	Storage	Host Bus	Network	Min SCU (Intel)	System BIOS (Int
	Kit		Adapter	Controller	Or	Or
					Min ECU (Alpha)	Min ARC Firmwar

12xx	RA310	RA3103 or	2944UW1	FR-DE500-BA	V1.10e	V2.06
		RA3000

31xx	RA310	RA3103 or	2944W1 or	FR-DE500-BA or	V1.10e	V2.06
	RA450	RA4503 or	2944UW1	FR-DE500-AA or
	BA356	BA356 or		FR-DE450-CA
	RA3000	RA3000

32xx	RA310	RA3103 or	2944W1 or	FR-DE500-BA or	V1.01.01	V1.10
	RA450	RA4503 or	2944UW1	FR-DE500-AA or
	BA356	BA356 or		FR-DE450-CA
	RA7000	RA7000 or
	RA3000	RA3000

33xx	RA310	RA3103 or	KZPSA2 or	FR-DE500-BA or	V1.10	AlphaBIOS V5.64
	RA450	RA4503 or	2944UW1	FR-DE500-AA or
	RA7000	RA7000 or		FR-DE450-CA
	RA3000	RA3000

AlphaServer 800	RA3000	RA3000	KZPBA-CB2	FR-DE500-BA	V1.10	AlphaBIOS V5.64

51xx	RA310	RA3103 or	2944W1 or	FR-DE500-BA or	V1.08e	V1.10
	RA450	RA4503 or	2944UW1	FR-DE500-AA or
	RA7000	RA7000 or		FR-DE450-CA
	RA3000	RA3000

52xx	RA310	RA3103 or	2944W1 or	FR-DE500-BA or	V1.08e	V1.10
	RA450	RA4503 or	2944UW1	FR-DE500-AA or
	RA7000	RA7000 or		FR-DE450-CA
	RA3000	RA3000

53xx	RA450	RA4503 or	KZPSA2 or	FR-DE500-BA or	V1.10	AlphaBIOS V5.65
	RA7000	RA70003 or	2944UW1	FR-DE500-AA or
	RA3000	RA3000		FR-DE450-CA

AlphaServer	RA450	RA4503	KZPBA-CB2	FR-DE500-BA	V1.10	AlphaBIOS V5.65
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Compaq DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT manual AlphaServer

Contents

Compaq Clustering Solutions for Windows NT Prepared by Contents Page Compaq Clustering Solutions Why CompaqClustering Hardware Solution Sizer Cluster KitsInterconnects Tools Enterprise Cluster Software ServerMakerServerWorks Manager ClusterWORKS Worldwide Service and Support Highlights Microsoft Cluster Server Point of Failure Other Digital Clusters for Windows NT FeaturesHighlights ∙ Remote Cluster Administrator Dcnt v1.1 SP2Upgrading from Dcnt v1.0 to v1.1 SP2 ∙ Scalable design Dcnt V1.1 SP1 ∙ Dcnt IP Address Failover Support for File Shares ∙ Dcnt Elimination of Client Software Requirement ∙ Dcnt SQL Server Support Enhancements Upgrading from Dcnt to Mscs Typical Dcnt Environment Supported Dcnt Hardware AlphaServer 71xx Feature Differences between Dcnt and Mscs Why Buy Clusters from Compaq? IPX/SPXNetbeui TCP/IP ServerWORKS Manager Overview Using ServerWORKS Manager with Clusters Discovering Clusters Viewing Information about Cluster Resource Groups Cluster Member Information from the System Browser Window Setting an Alarm on a Cluster Resource or Group Alarm Configuration Window 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 FR-PCTAZ-FB SWDKT-DD8MM 68HD M Conn RA450 Cluster Kit Pedestal version FR-CK450-RP Rackmount version FR-CK450-RR 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-5TWAE-SA QB-5TWAD-SA∙ Private Network Connection between Cluster Nodes ∙ Software Components not included in the Digital Server Cluster Kits RAID Management software and firmware∙ 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 Ready-to-Go Clusters Cluster ContactsRA3000 Options Jeffrey James for RA3000 Angela Pitter for BA356 Ready-to-Go Cluster Components Components not included in the Ready-to-Go Clusters∙ Tape drives ∙ Servers disk drives Ordering 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 QTY Ordering 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 Servers Platform CPU version Alpha Bios AlphaServers Universal PlatformsSupported with Dcnt QTY Intel-based Digital Servers QTY Alpha-based Digital Servers Power idle watts Model numberCapacity GB Interface FR-CK356-UP 6 max FR-CK356-UR 6 max Feature BA356 RA450 RA7000 RA3000 Cache batteryFan Power supply Hard disk size SWXRA-HC RA7000 OptionsRA3000 Options Cluster Quick Start Unpack the Hardware and SoftwareDeploying a Mscs environment Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition Install Shared Bus Host Adapters Install Network CardsInstall Private Network Cable Install Hard Disks Install RAID Drivers on Host a Install Console Software on Host aInstall RAID Drivers on Host B Install Microsoft Cluster Server Pointers for More Information Install Digital Clusters for Windows NTSpecial Thanks