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Compaq Clustering Solutions for Windows NT DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide v2.73 November 1998 Prepared by: Clustering Product Management Compaq Computer Corporation ...

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2 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide Contents Compaq Clustering Solutions..................................................................................................................4 Clustering .........................

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3 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - MSCS Certifications ...........................................................................................................................48 Ordering DIGITAL Hardware/Software fo...

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4 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide Compaq Clustering Solutions Compaq Clustering Solutions for Windows NT maximize access to enterprise data by providing a means by which users can continue working even in the event of a...

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5 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - Cluster Kits Compaq provides complete clustering solutions with hardware, tools, services, and support for the Windows NT environment. To ensure proper configuration and implementatio...

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6 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide that it can size. Solution Sizer is also linked to ServerMaker, which provides detailed, validated server configuration data, including parts lists and reseller-specific pricing data. ...

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7 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - • A shared disk pool to farm out disk space as virtual disks. This technology is based on a proven shared-disk technology. To date, there are over 500,000 OpenVMS “shared everyth...

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8 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide • Qualify and certify DIGITAL Server 1000, 3000, 5000, and 7000 families with currently supported processor variants on Microsoft’s Hardware Compatibility List. This enables your s...

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9 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - Many applications can be adapted to take advantage of MSCS’ failover feature. These applications must be able to use TCP/IP and use remote storage for its data. (Applications that ...

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10 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT (DCNT) is a layered application on top of Windows NT. It is based on open industry standards and commodity building bl...

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11 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - • Remote Cluster Administrator Remote Cluster Administrator that provides remote cluster management functions enabling the user to manage any cluster from a Win95 or Windows NT w...

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12 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide DCNT V1.1 SP1 Although only billed as a service pack, v1.1 SP1offers some fairly significant new functionality, including some of the most-requested enhancements to the product: • ...

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13 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - For details on setting up and using this new feature, see the "DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT Administrator's Guide Addendum". • DCNT Elimination of Client Softwa...

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14 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide Upgrading from DCNT to MSCS DCNT’s Migration Wizard helps customers migrate from DCNT V1.1 to MSCS. The Migration Wizard has two major components: • MIGWIZ/RDC (Read DIGITAL Clu...

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15 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - Client Support: Windows NT 4.x, 3.51, Windows for Workgroups 3.11, Windows 95 Supported DCNT Hardware DCNT v1.1 SP2 has been qualified in the following configurations using DIGITAL...

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Server Family Cluster Kit Storage Host Bus Adapter Network Controller Min SCU (Intel) Or Min ECU (Alpha) System BIOS (Intel) Or Min ARC Firmware (Alpha) 12xx RA310 RA310 3 or RA3000 2944UW 1 FR-DE500-BA V1.10e V2.06 31xx RA310 RA450 BA356 RA3000...

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DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - 71xx RA310 RA450 RA7000 RA3000 RA310 3 or RA450 3 or RA7000 or RA3000 2944W 1 or 2944UW 1 FR-DE500-BA or FR-DE500-AA or FR-DE450-CA V3.30 V1.00.07 BGO 73xx RA310 RA450 RA7000 RA3000 ...

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Differences between DCNT and MSCS Here’s a quick summary of the differences between DCNT and MSCS so that you can decide which product best meets your customer’s needs. Feature DCNT MSCS Cost $995 per server and $1990 per cluster plus the ...

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19 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - Oracle failover Yes (7.x) – Workgroup and Enterprise Editions Yes (8.x) Lotus Notes Domino failover Yes - 4.6 Active/Active support through partitioned Domino servers Yes Net...

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20 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide ServerWORKS Manager Overview For Compaq customers, server manageability is as important a requirement as system performance and reliability. Customers also need to manage more than ...

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21 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - Using ServerWORKS Manager with Clusters A cluster provides high availability of services to the network. Typically, a cluster consists of two servers that are similarly configured wi...

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22 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide Figure 1-2 Cluster Member Information from the System Browser Window Viewing Information about Cluster Resource Groups 1. Click the System Groups button. 2. Select the Cluster tab of...

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23 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - sets up an alarm on the server Management agent (svrmgt) by getting information from the cluster agent. The ServerWORKS Manager trap message displays the name of the resource and a m...

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24 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide Figure 1-5 Add New Component Status Alarm Category Tab 5. From the Alarm Category drop-down list, choose the Cluster Group Status. 6. On the Items to be Monitored list, select the cl...

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25 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - 8. Click the Severity tab and select a severity. 9. Click the Polling tab and set polling parameters. 10. Click the Actions tab and set actions you want to initiate when ServerWOR...

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26 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide • Storage building blocks (hot-swap disks) • Application software • Windows NT Server, or Windows NT Server/ Enterprise Edition, which contains Microsoft Cluster Server • B...

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27 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - FR-CK356-UP - BA356 Pedestal DIGITAL Server Cluster Kit Original Part Number Qty Description DS-BA356-KH 1 Ultra SCSI differential channel shelf, 2 dual speed blowers FR-PCTA...

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28 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide FR-CK356-UR - BA356 Rackmount DIGITAL Server Cluster Kit Original Part Number Qty Description DS-BA356-JF 1 Ultra SCSI differential channel shelf, 2 dual speed blowers Includes...

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29 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - Note: HSOF firmware version 5.1 or greater (for the HSZ50 controller or RA450) is required for 9 GB disk support. This firmware is included in the Cluster Kit. The RA450 Cluster Ki...

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30 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide ...

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31 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - FR-CK450-RR- RA450 Rackmount DIGITAL Server Cluster Kit Original Part Number Qty Description SWXRA-W4 1 RAID Array 450 24 SBB Rackmount Storage Subsystem Includes: HSZ50 6 channel co...

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32 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide RA7000 Cluster Kit Pedestal version: FR-CK700-UP Rackmount version: FR-CK700-UR The RA7000 Cluster Kit supports up to 24 SBBs, and provides dual redundant RAID controllers support, eli...

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33 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - FR-CK700-UR – RA7000 Rackmount DIGITAL Server Cluster Kit Original Part Number Qty Description DS-BA370-AA 1 RAID Array 7000 Rackmount enclosure DS-HSZ70-AH 1 Ultra SCSI RAID contr...

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34 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide The RA3000 Cluster Kit supports the RA3000 disk drive shelf (DS-SWXRA-GN). The disk drive shelf contains a UltraSCSI, wide, straight buss device shelf (DS-BA356-JD or equivalent), a se...

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35 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - FR-CK300-UP- RA3000 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kit Part Number Qty Description QB-5TWAE-SA 1 Solutions Software Kit - Windows NT Intel/PCI Includes: StorageWorks Command Console, platfor...

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36 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide RAID Management software and firmware The 450, 7000, and 3000 Cluster Kits also include the StorageWorks Command Console RAID management software, the HSZdisk drivers and the HSOF fi...

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37 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - DCNT solution allows for dual active server operation, it is recommended that both servers be capable of handling the combined workloads of the two servers, as would occur during a f...

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38 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide Interface Cards (NIC) and cabling. DCNT supports NetBEUI, TCP/IP, and IPX/SPX network protocols. MSCS supports the TCP/IP network protocol. • Storage Options A variety of options a...

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39 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - drives, expansion SCSI cable RAID Options The following sections describe RAID Array options. RA450 Options You can order the following options for the RA450: Part Number Descr...

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40 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide RA7000 Options You can order the following options for the RA7000: Part Number Description DS-HSZ70-AH Redundant HSZ70 Controller for dual controllers in DS-SWXRA-HC Includes: 6...

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41 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - RA3000 Options You can order the following options for the RA3000: Part Number Description DS-HSZ22-AA Available Q3 CY 1998 Redundant HSZ22 Controller for dual controllers in ...

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42 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide Ready-to-Go Cluster Components Although there are several Ready-to-Go Cluster configurations available, the following example lists the components of the Ready-to-Go Cluster using th...

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43 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - Ordering Ready-to-Go Clusters You can order the DIGITAL Server 7305HA with either: • Microsoft NT 4.0 and DCNT: C*-NAEKN-1** (No country kit) • Microsoft Enterprise Edition : ...

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44 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide • Windows NT Server Fileshare Creation - This service component includes the formatting and partitioning of one previously-installed 9.0 or less GB disk drive, plus the creation and...

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45 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - Internal Web Link: http://www-amcs.shr.dec.com/mkt/Svc_bronze.html External Web Link: http://www.digital.com/services/mcs/mcs_sntbronze.htm • Bronze Software Support for Microsoft...

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46 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide Gold Support for Windows NT provides the highest levels of responsiveness and problem-resolution capabilities, designed specifically for business-critical environments. This service in...

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47 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - • System Management Services for Windows NT A dedicated Program Manager is your customer's single point of contact, and provides the following services: − Coordinates vend...

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48 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide For the official Microsoft Hardware Compatibility List, go to: http://www.microsoft.com/hwtest Select Cluster in the first entry field; DIGITAL Equipment Corp. in the second entry fiel...

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49 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - 5100 SMP 2944UW RA7000 FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 5100/RA7000u 5100 SMP N/A RA7000FC Emulex Hub DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 5100/RA7000 Fibre Channel 5200...

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50 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide Note: You can use the Product Handbook or ServerMaker to generate a parts list. Although you can mix two different servers of the same architecture (for example, two different Intel-ba...

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DIGITAL Servers Feature 12xx 31xx 32xx 33xx 51xx 52xx 53xx ECC Memory Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Hot swap bays Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Multi-channel RAID Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Redundant cooling fan Yes Y...

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If you plan to use an existing server, check the following tables to make sure that it is supported. Pair any existing server with a new server capable of handling the workload of both servers. It is recommended that both servers provide the same bas...

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54 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide Alpha-based Servers: Supported with DCNT or MSCS Platform CPU version Alpha BIOS for DCNT 3300 400 5.64 3305 500 5.64 5300 400 5.65 5305 533 5.65 7300 400 5.65 7305 533 5.65 AlphaServe...

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55 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - QTY Intel-based DIGITAL Servers QTY Alpha-based DIGITAL Servers DIGITAL Server 1200, 1205, 1210 DIGITAL Server 3300, 3305 DIGITAL Server 3100, 3105 DIGITAL Server 5300, 5305 DIGITAL ...

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56 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide DS-SWXRA-HB RA7000 Pedestal Disk Expansion Cabinet Requires: Expansion Cable Kit (DS-SWXRA-HB) for each Disk Expansion Cabinet DS-BA370-AA RA7000 Rackmount Disk Expansion Cabinet Requi...

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Part Number Qty of FR-RZ1BB-VW or DS-RZ1BB-VW (2.1GB) 1 Qty of FR-RZ1CB-VW or DS-RZ1CB-VW (4.3GB) 2 Qty of FR-RZ1CD-VW or DS-RZ1CD-VW (4GB at 1000 rpm) Qty of FR-RZ1DB-VW or DS-RZ1DF-VW (9.1GB) Qty of DS-RZ1EF-VA (18.2GB – Fast Narrow) ...

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Step 5 Order any optional storage options. The following table lists storage options. Storage Options Feature BA356 RA450 RA7000 RA3000 Ultra SCSI- Wide Differential JBOD 6 Fast Narrow Single Ended, SCSI-2 Ultra SCSI Wide Single Ended, 6 ...

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59 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - FR-SWXBP-SD Shelf power supply for RA450 FR-HS35X-BA Single cache battery FR-HS35X-BB Dual cache battery FR-SWXBF-AA Dual speed fan kit for RA450 FR-SWXBE-AA Environmental Monitor Un...

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60 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide Step 6 Order the operating system and application software, as needed. Deploying a MSCS environment: • Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition (includes Microsoft Cluster Server) QTY...

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61 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - Step 2 Install Shared Bus Host Adapters Install one Adaptec 2944UW host adapter (controller) in each server. & Refer to your server documentation for specific procedures. Step 3...

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62 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide Step 10 Install RAID Drivers on Host A Install the HSZDISK.SYS class driver for the RAID Array. & Refer to your StorageWorks RAID Arrays for Windows NT Clusters Installation Guide...

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63 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - & Refer to your Microsoft Cluster Server Administrator’s Guide for specific procedures. Step 16b Install DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT § Use the Cluster Checkout Utility o...