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Compaq DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT manual MSCS Certifications, Cluster Quick Start

Models: DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT

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DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide

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Compaq DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT MSCS Certifications, Ordering DIGITAL Hardware/Software for a NT Cluster

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November DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration GuidePrepared by Compaq Clustering Solutions for Windows NTMultivendor Customer Services for Windows NT and Windows NT Clusters ContentsCompaq Clustering Solutions Why Buy Clusters from Compaq?Pointers for More Information MSCS CertificationsOrdering DIGITAL Hardware/Software for a NT Cluster Cluster Quick StartHardware Compaq Clustering SolutionsWhy Compaq ClusteringTools Solution SizerCluster Kits InterconnectsClusterWORKS Enterprise Cluster SoftwareServerMaker ServerWorks ManagerWorldwide Service and Support HighlightsDIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide Microsoft Cluster ServerDIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide Point of FailureMSCS OtherHighlights Features∙ Maximum access to enterprise data DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT∙ Scalable design ∙ Remote Cluster AdministratorDCNT v1.1 SP2 Upgrading from DCNT v1.0 to v1.1 SP2DCNT V1.1 SP1 ∙ DCNT IP Address Failover Support for File SharesDIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide ∙ DCNT Elimination of Client Software Requirement ∙ DCNT SQL Server Support EnhancementsDIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide Upgrading from DCNT to MSCS Typical DCNT EnvironmentDIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide Supported DCNT HardwareServer Family 1. 2944UW and 2944W host adapters on DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration GuideMSCS FeatureDifferences between DCNT and MSCS DCNTDIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide Why Buy Clusters from Compaq?Highlights ServerWORKS ManagerOverview DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration GuideDIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide Using ServerWORKS Manager with ClustersDiscovering Clusters Figure 1-1 Discovered Clusters on a Map ViewViewing Information about Cluster Resource Groups Figure 1-2 Cluster Member Information from the System Browser WindowDIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide Setting an Alarm on a Cluster Resource or Group Figure 1-4 Alarm Configuration WindowDIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide Figure 1-5 Add New Component Status Alarm Category Tab Figure 1-6 Add New Component Status Alarm Dialog BoxDIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide DIGITAL Server Cluster KitsDIGITAL Server Cluster Kit Overview Monitoring for TransitionsPedestal version FR-CK356-UP Rackmount version FR-CK356-UR DIGITAL Server Cluster Kit Components∙ External Storage Cabinets BA356 Ultra Cluster KitsDIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide FR-CK356-UP - BA356 Pedestal DIGITAL Server Cluster KitOriginal Part Number DescriptionRA450 Cluster Kit FR-CK356-UR - BA356 Rackmount DIGITAL Server Cluster KitNote To mount a BA356 in a Rittal rack, you need the following parts Metal Kit Cage Nuts - 9011476-01 Qty M6 Screws - 9040331-01 QtyDescription FR-CK450-RP - RA450 Pedestal DIGITAL Server Cluster KitDIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide Original Part NumberDIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide Description FR-CK450-RR- RA450 Rackmount DIGITAL Server Cluster KitDIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide Original Part NumberDIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide RA7000 Cluster KitPedestal version FR-CK700-UP Rackmount version FR-CK700-UR FR-CK700-UP- RA7000 Pedestal DIGITAL Server Cluster KitRA3000 Cluster Kit available today FR-CK700-UR - RA7000 Rackmount DIGITAL Server Cluster KitThis kit replaces the rackmount kit that comes with the DS BA370-AA as of JuneThe RA3000 Cluster Kit does not include DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guidecertified with MSCS FR-CK300-UP- RA3000 DIGITAL Server Cluster KitPart Number Support for Alpha-based DIGITAL Servers is available, but not∙ Servers Components NOT included in the DIGITAL Server Cluster KitsRAID Management software and firmware ∙ Base Clustering Software∙ LAN Network Connection http//akin40.mro.dec.com/clusters/DSClusterKits.htm∙ Disk Drives CapacityDIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide Expansion Cabinets∙ Storage Options StoragePart Number RAID OptionsRA450 Options DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration GuideDescription RA7000 OptionsDIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide Part NumberAvailable Q3 CY Ready-to-Go ClustersCluster Contacts RA3000 Options∙ Servers disk drives Ready-to-Go Cluster ComponentsComponents NOT included in the Ready-to-Go Clusters ∙ Tape drivesDIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide Multivendor Customer Services for Windows NT and Windows NT ClustersOrdering Ready-to-Go Clusters Ready-to-Go Clusters Contacts∙ Bronze Support for Windows NT ∙ Priority Service Plan∙ Business Critical Services Internal Web Link http//www-amcs.shr.dec.com/mkt/nttechn.htmInternal Web Link http//www-amcs.shr.dec.com/mkt/Svcsilver.html Internal Web Link http//www-amcs.shr.dec.com/mkt/Svcbronze.html∙ Bronze Software Support for Microsoft Windows NT ∙ Silver Support for Windows NTInternal Web Link http//www-amcs.shr.dec.com/mkt/Svcgold.html ∙ System Health Check for Windows NTDIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide MSCS Certified Configurations∙ System Management Services for Windows NT ∙ Software Support for Windows NTDIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide MSCS Certificationshttp//akin40.mro.dec.com Certification ScheduleOrdering DIGITAL Hardware/Software for a NT Cluster Step 1 Order two DIGITAL ServersDIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide DIGITAL Servers Page CPU version Min. BIOS revIntel-based Servers DIGITALAlpha-based Servers Supported with DCNT or MSCS Alpha BIOS for DCNTAlphaServers Universal Platforms Alpha BIOSDIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide Step 2 Order one of the DIGITAL Server Cluster KitsQTY Intel-based DIGITAL Servers QTY Alpha-based DIGITAL ServersDS-RZ40-VA Power idle wattsModel number DS-RZ1EF-VAFR-CK450-RR 24 max FR-CK356-UP 6 maxFR-CK356-UR 6 max FR-CK450-RP 24 maxStep 5 Order any optional storage options Cache batteryPower supply Storage OptionsPart Number RA7000 OptionsRA3000 Options DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration GuideDeploying a MSCS environment Cluster Quick StartStep 1 Unpack the Hardware and Software Step 6 Order the operating system and application software, as neededStep 5 Install Hard Disks Step 2 Install Shared Bus Host AdaptersStep 3 Install Network Cards Step 4 Install Private Network CableStep 16a Install Microsoft Cluster Server Step 10 Install RAID Drivers on Host AStep 11 Install Console Software on Host A Step 13 Install RAID Drivers on Host Bhttp//akin40.mro.dec.com/DSClusterKits.htm Step 16b Install DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NTPointers for More Information A Special Thanks