Contents | Compaq DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT

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Compaq Clustering Solutions	4
Clustering	4
Why Compaq	4
Hardware	4
Cluster Kits	5
Interconnects	5
Tools	5
Enterprise Cluster Software	6
Worldwide Service and Support	7
Highlights	7
Microsoft Cluster Server	8
DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT	10
Highlights	10
Features	10
DCNT v1.1 SP2	11
Upgrading from DCNT v1.0 to v1.1 SP2	11
DCNT V1.1 SP1	12
Upgrading from DCNT to MSCS	14
Typical DCNT Environment	14
Supported DCNT Hardware	15
Differences between DCNT and MSCS	18
Why Buy Clusters from Compaq?	19
ServerWORKS Manager	20
Overview	20
Highlights	20
Using ServerWORKS Manager with Clusters	21
Discovering Clusters	21
Viewing Information about Cluster Resource Groups	22
Setting an Alarm on a Cluster Resource or Group	23
Monitoring for Transitions	25
DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits	25
DIGITAL Server Cluster Kit Overview	25
DIGITAL Server Cluster Kit Components	26
Components NOT included in the DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits	36
Expansion Cabinets	38
RAID Options	39
Cluster Contacts	41
Ready-to-Go Clusters	41
Ready-to-Go Cluster Components	42
Components NOT included in the Ready-to-Go Clusters	42
Ordering Ready-to-Go Clusters	43
Ready-to-Go Clusters Contacts	43
Multivendor Customer Services for Windows NT and Windows NT Clusters	43
MSCS Certified Configurations	47

DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide

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Compaq DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT manual Contents

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Compaq Clustering Solutions for Windows NT Prepared by Contents Page Clustering Compaq Clustering SolutionsWhy Compaq Hardware Interconnects Solution SizerCluster Kits Tools ServerWorks Manager Enterprise Cluster SoftwareServerMaker ClusterWORKS Worldwide Service and Support Highlights Microsoft Cluster Server Point of Failure Other Highlights FeaturesDigital Clusters for Windows NT Upgrading from Dcnt v1.0 to v1.1 SP2 ∙ Remote Cluster AdministratorDcnt 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 Netbeui Why Buy Clusters from Compaq?IPX/SPX 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 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 Conn RA450 Cluster Kit Pedestal version FR-CK450-RP Rackmount version FR-CK450-RR Dcnt 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 drives Ordering 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 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 Supported with Dcnt AlphaServers Universal PlatformsPlatform CPU version Alpha Bios QTY Intel-based Digital Servers QTY Alpha-based Digital Servers Capacity GB Power idle wattsModel number Interface FR-CK356-UP 6 max FR-CK356-UR 6 max Fan Power supply Feature BA356 RA450 RA7000 RA3000Cache battery Hard disk size RA3000 Options RA7000 OptionsSWXRA-HC Deploying a Mscs environment Cluster Quick StartUnpack the Hardware and Software Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition Install Private Network Cable Install Shared Bus Host AdaptersInstall Network Cards Install Hard Disks Install RAID Drivers on Host B Install RAID Drivers on Host aInstall Console Software on Host a Install Microsoft Cluster Server Special Thanks Install Digital Clusters for Windows NTPointers for More Information