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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MSCS Certifications ...........................................................................................................................48
Ordering DIGITAL Hardware/Software for a NT Cluster.................................................................49
Cluster Quick Start...............................................................................................................................60
Pointers for More Information .............................................................................................................63
A Special Thanks ..................................................................................................................................63
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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 server failure. These high-availability
solutions allow a pair of DIGITAL Servers running Windows NT to be managed and accessed as a single
system and support both DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT (DCNT) and Microsoft Cluster Server
(MSCS) as part of Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition. System-level high availability is
assured through dual active servers, shared SCSI, optional redundant power supplies and a redundant
interconnect between the nodes. The addition of subsystem RAID Array assures high availability of shared
data.
Clustering
The cost of downtime has been reported to be anywhere from $1,400/minute to $130,000/minute,
depending on your particular business. The need to keep your systems up and running in this high
technology era is critical to save not only thousands and sometimes millions of dollars, but to maintain
user productivity and customer satisfaction as well.
With the introduction of Windows NT Server Enterprise Edition, Microsoft has brought clustering
capabilities to the mainstream. Clustering provides high availability for server-based applications and file
shares by loosely coupling two active servers with a shared disk subsystem. When one server goes down,
the clustering software migrates applications, associated disks and file shares, and client workload to the
other server without interruption at the client level. With a minimal hardware investment, any business
can protect their mission-critical data and applications to maintain optimal user productivity.
DCNT is a proven, mature product. It supports IP address failover, enabling automatic failover for
applications, such as Microsoft Internet Information Server, Netscape Enterprise Server, Lotus Notes and
Lotus Domino, Microsoft SQL Server 6.5, Oracle 7 Workgroup Server, and Oracle 7 Enterprise Server
7.3. A Migration Wizard utility provides easy migration from DCNT to MSCS.
Compaq’s clustering technology provides industry leadership for application availability, scalability for
data storage and user support, cluster system management, high speed storage interconnects, high
performance TP, and Disaster Tolerant capabilities for Windows NT systems.
Why Compaq
DIGITAL, a pioneer in cluster technology, has been shipping cluster solutions since 1983, including
DCNT for a full 18 months before MSCS. With over 75,000 installed clusters and 500,000 clustered
nodes deployed across Windows NT, DIGITAL UNIX, and OpenVMS, including over 7,000 DCNT
licenses, DIGITAL, now Compaq, is unquestionably the market leader. In fact, Compaq has more
experience with clustering and more engineers trained to support Windows NT than any other vendor,
including Microsoft.
Hardware
Customers have the option of purchasing DIGITAL Servers for Windows NT (Intel or Alpha-based) for
their cluster. Providing customers with a totally scalable solution, the DIGITAL Server product line
extends the Intel-based server products for NT, offering quad processors for additional performance and
into the Alpha-based DIGITAL Server products. Compaq also offers external RAID Arrays -- all certified
to run with both DCNT and MSCS. Redundant controllers, power sources, and cooling fans help your
high-availability configuration to approach levels of fault-resilience.
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Cluster Kits
Compaq provides complete clustering solutions with hardware, tools, services, and support for the
Windows NT environment. To ensure proper configuration and implementation of the clustering
hardware and software infrastructure, Compaq provides a series of Cluster Kits, which include:
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Storage array with RAID controllers
Ultra SCSI or Fibre Channel adapters
RAID software and firmware
Private network adapters between servers
Cables and terminators
ServerWORKS Manager software
Cluster documentation
Interconnects
Compaq provides a range of interconnect solutions to meet the needs of high availability clustering
requirements from entry level to enterprise-level environments. As clusters move from two-node high
availability to multi-node high performance scalable clusters, the need to support the infrastructure for
both storage and cluster node communication becomes critical. Clusters use two types of interconnects:
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Storage Interconnects
For two-node clusters, Compaq provides ultra-SCSI interconnects. For more than two-node clusters,
SCSI Hub technology eliminates multi-node and bus length restrictions. For high performance multi-
node environments, Fibre Channel and fault tolerant solutions will be provided.
Cluster Interconnects
For two-node clusters, Ethernet provides sufficient bandwidth to support failover between servers. As
the number of servers in a cluster grows, (OPS, multi-node clustering) Compaq plans to offer support
for high performance, low latency interconnects.
Tools
Solution Sizer and ServerMaker tools provide sizing and configuration assistance for Windows NT
Clustering Solutions. These tools are provided to Compaq’s Business Partners, sales people and systems
engineers.
Solution Sizer
Solution Sizer eliminates the guesswork involved with sizing servers and clusters by determining the key
server characteristics that will ensure a successful business solution. Through a “wizard” style interview
process, the user provides customer-specific information about their business needs and environment.
Solution Sizer acts as a personal characterization consultant, analyzing the data to determine key sizing
metrics for the specific application. Solution Sizer draws on vast characterization data compiled by
Compaq’s performance labs, to recommend an appropriate server configuration.
Solution Sizer is capable of sizing server solutions for popular internet/intranet, mail and messaging, and
other business applications. The tool is updated frequently to add to the portfolio of application solutions
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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.
ServerMaker
ServerMaker is an easy to use, Windows-based, interactive software configuration tool designed to lead
the user step-by-step through the DIGITAL NT Server configuration process. ServerMaker accurately and
easily configures single DIGITAL Servers or NT Clusters, and provides both pedestal and rackmount
configurations. ServerMaker has a point-and-click interface, and is robust, but not resource intensive. It
runs on any Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT industry standard desktop or notebook PC.
At the end of your ServerMaker session, you can generate a parts list. Price files are not included in
ServerMaker. However, you can obtain a copy of the DIGITAL Server price file (in Excel format) from
the DIGITAL Business Link, or your authorized Compaq representative to load into ServerMaker for
quoting purposes.
You can download both Solution Sizer and ServerMaker at:
ServerWorks Manager
ServerWORKS Manager enables system administrators to monitor cluster resources and generate alarms
in the event of a failover. See the Using ServerWORKS Manager with Clusters section for instructions on
how to use ServerWORKS Manager to perform these operations.
ClusterWORKS
The ClusterWORKS program includes a variety of tools to assist customers in configuring their cluster.
The Cluster Checkout Utility verifies the hardware installation, by identifying problems and
recommending solutions.
For those customers that choose to migrate from DCNT to MSCS, there is a Migration Wizard. With an
easy-to-use graphical interface, the Migration Wizard retains the customer’s system administrative
investment in clustered file shares, IP, and script objects.
Cluster Quick Start
Whether you are using MSCS or DCNT to create a highly-available computing environment, the
installation consists of many hardware and software components and procedures. To get you started, the
Cluster Quick Start provides a high level, generic overview of the cluster installation and configuration
process using a RAID Array and two DIGITAL Servers. These instructions include general steps for both
DCNT and MSCS and includes pointers to resources for detailed instructions.
You can download the Cluster Quick Start from our internal web site at akin40.mro.dec.com. It will also
be included in future Cluster Kits.
Enterprise Cluster Software
Visual Batch enables system administrators to quickly build batch jobs on clusters using a graphical user
interface.
Enterprise Cluster Software for Windows NT will bring OpenVMS cluster technology to complement
MSCS by providing:
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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 everything” clustered
systems.
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Mirrored cluster support to provide disaster-tolerance.
Support for more than two servers in a cluster, appearing as if they’re the same disk.
SnapShot Services to back up a system’s metadata before upgrading to a new release. If the customer
has problems with the upgrade, SnapShot allows the system administrator to roll back to the captured
configuration.
Enterprise Cluster Software for Windows NT will provide functionality that won’t be available on MSCS
for at least 18 months!
Worldwide Service and Support
Compaq’s Customs Systems offers Ready-to-Go clusters, providing custom configured Intel or Alpha-
based DIGITAL Servers with storage in a rackmount configuration. All components are preinstalled,
preconfigured, and pretested to the customer’s specifications, getting the customer up and running fast.
These systems can be configured before they leave the factory or at the customer’s site.
Compaq endorses a 99.5% uptime guarantee for business critical systems. To back up this guarantee,
Compaq has built a worldwide support infrastructure with over 1,700 Microsoft Solution Providers and
over 5,000 support certified professionals on Microsoft products. In fact, Compaq has more Microsoft-
certified professionals than Microsoft and Dell combined!
Compaq provides next-day service warranty for three years, which can be upgraded to same day response.
Compaq also provides total lifecycle support with a single point of accountability for multi-vendor
support. Services include design, implementation, installation, and startup.
Highlights
Compaq Cluster Solutions:
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Offer a proven, low-cost, high-availability solution for PC client/server LANs using Windows NT
systems.
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Minimize user downtime by automatically and transparently failing over to a second server,
maximizing productivity by making both servers available for user and application workloads at all
times.
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Provide broadest, most scalable range of servers and storage for Windows NT, enabling businesses to
grow their processing, storage and I/O capacity, maximizing their investment protection.
Combine prepackaged tools and applications to help you build and administer clusters, including OS
Dependent Module (OSD) for Oracle Parallel Server on Windows NT.
Provide ServerWORKS Manager, which enables system administrators to monitor cluster resources
and generate alarms in the event of a failover.
Provide turnkey cluster solutions that are preinstalled, pretested, and preconfigured per customer
specifications for fast startup.
Offer a worldwide infrastructure of support and services with the largest number of Microsoft
Solution Providers.
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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 system to be
supported by Microsoft technical assistance.
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Qualify and certify DIGITAL hardware for use with DCNT and MSCS. Configurations listed on
Microsoft’s Hardware Compatibility List enables your system to be supported by Microsoft technical
assistance.
Microsoft Cluster Server
Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS) is a built-in feature of Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition (released
September 1997). It supports the connection of two servers in a cluster for higher availability and easier
manageability of data and applications.
MSCS provides a single, virtual image of the servers in a cluster to clients. If one server fails, the
applications on the failed server are available on the other server. (You can also fail over groups of
network applications, data files, and tools using an IP address, network name, physical disk, and generic
or customer application or service.) During the failover process, client communications with applications
usually continue with little or no interruption. MSCS can detect interruptions in service in less than 5
seconds and can make services available in less than 30 seconds, depending on how long it takes to start
the application.
You can also use MSCS to move workload between servers to balance utilization and plan for
maintenance without downtime.
MSCS consists of two major components:
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Cluster Software – runs on every server to exchange messages that trigger the transfer of resources
and operations in the event of a server failure. Cluster software consists of:
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Cluster Service that runs on each server in a cluster, keeps track of the current state of the
servers, and determines when a server’s group and resources should fail over to the other server.
Resource Monitor that facilitates communication between the Cluster Service and application
resources.
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Cluster Administrator – is a graphical application that manages clusters, so that you can:
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Specify the applications and related components that run on each server
Manage services, file shares, and directory replication
Establish failover and failback policies (set failover threshold and failover period) and:
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Specify the order when resources fail over and fail back
Specify the order in which groups fail over
Specify resources and group properties affecting the failover policy
Bring groups online and take groups offline
Manually move groups between servers
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Determine which servers are running applications and services
Review activities and failures of components in a cluster
Manually take servers offline for maintenance
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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 keep a significant state
information in memory are not the best applications for clustering because any data not stored on disk is
lost at failover.) Applications that can be failed over can support MSCS API or not. Those applications
that support the MSCS API are MSCS-aware. MSCS-aware applications can be registered with the
Cluster Service to receive status and notification information and use the MSCS API to administer
clusters.
Although MSCS protects the availability of data, not the data itself in a cluster, the Windows NT Server
has built-in features including mirroring and redundant array of inexpensive disks (RAID Level 5,
stripping with parity). The following table lists common points of failure in a Windows NT Server
environment and suggests protection methods:
Point of Failure
MSCS
Other
Network hub
Redundant networks
Consider stocking replacement
network components
Power utility
Uninterruptable power supply (UPS)
provides power for 5 to 20 minutes for
a proper shutdown
Disk
RAID array
Server hardware (CPU or memory) Failover
DIGITAL Servers 5000 and 7000
series provide redundant power and
cooling
Storage
Failover
Failover
StorageWorks RA3000, 450, 7000
offer redundant power, cooling,
cache, controllers, cache batteries
Consider stocking replacement disks,
controllers, SCSI components
Server software (operating system
or applications)
WAN links (routers and dedicated
lines)
Redundant links over the WAN,
providing secondary access to remote
connections
Dial-up connection
Computer
Multiple modems
Multiple clients for the same level of
access
Any client that can connect to Windows NT Server through TCP/IP will work with MSCS. This includes
Microsoft MS-DOS®, Microsoft Windows® 3.x, Windows 95, Windows NT, Apple® Macintosh®, and
UNIX®. MSCS does not require any special software on the client for transparent recovery of services
that connect to clients through standard IP protocols.
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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 blocks. Important components are dual active servers,
shared external SCSI storage and a GUI-based cluster configuration manager. DCNT has provided the
benefits of clustering on Windows NT since 1996.
Highlights
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Offers a reliable and low-cost, high-availability solution for PC client/server LANs.
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Minimizes user downtime by automatically and transparently failing over to a second server;
maximizing productivity by making both servers available for work all the time.
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Ensures investment protection for existing client applications, which run without modification using
NTFS failover.
Allows the initiation of manual failover, so that preventive maintenance, user load balancing, or
system upgrades can be performed without disruption.
Offers a choice of servers and CPUs with select SCSI and network adapters for ease of integration and
configuration flexibility.
Unique failback capability enables a failover group to migrate back to the original server when the
server is brought back online.
Features
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System-level high availability
System-level high availability is assured through dual active servers, shared storage, optional
redundant power supplies and a redundant interconnect between the nodes to ensure highly available
data paths.
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Maximum access to enterprise data
For the user, the cluster is accessed like a single server.
Automatic failover of database and file services is provided without system administrator or end-
user/client intervention.
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Greater manageability and flexibility
DCNT includes a GUI to specify which disks, shares, and applications need to fail over together.
Every DIGITAL Server comes bundled with ServerWORKS Manager software to ease the burden of
managing the LAN. ServerWORKS™ Quick Launch simplifies installation and setup.
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Designed for the Windows NT environment
This system is designed to be consistent with standard client/server workloads and usage models to
provide maximum uptime for the most critical client/server applications.
Failover Manager
The Failover Manager monitors events that may call for a failover, determines which services should
be failed over and manages them until service is resumed.
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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 workstation or server.
Scalable design
Scalability of each server allows for growth in processing, storage and I/O capacity to maximize
investment protection ranging from 1000 to 7000 series servers.
DCNT v1.1 SP2
The latest Service Pack for DCNT (v1.1 SP2) is available for download from:
This release is also included with the FR-CK450-RP/RR DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits.
DCNT V1.1 SP2 contains:
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Remote Cluster Administrator that provides remote cluster management functions enabling the user
to manage any cluster from a Win95 or Windows NT workstation or server.
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Supports IIS 4.0 and Netscape SuiteSpot 3.0
Enhances SQL configuration and deployment
Fixes SQL bugs including:
Vstart uniqueness
Lstart duplicate
Inconsistent fallback tables
Binary sort order
Fallback table integrity
Upgrading from DCNT v1.0 to v1.1 SP2
This configuration guide is designed to assist the reader with new NT cluster purchases. For existing
DCNT v1.0 users, an upgrade software package is available using part number QB-53V9B-MA, which
includes:
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Media
Documentation
Upgrade licenses for two servers
Readme first document
Note: QB-53V9B-MA also requires the purchase of a DCNT v1.1 software, obtained through a
DIGITAL Server Cluster Kit (FR-CK450-RP/RR only). Otherwise, you must order it separately
using part number QB-53V9A-SA.
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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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DCNT IP Address Failover Support for File Shares
DCNT provides the ability to failover a NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) name in association with an
IP address. The feature enables the capability of failing over file shares, which can be accessed over a
wide area network using TCP/IP.
Support is provided in the Cluster Administrator for specifying NetBIOS Names in association with
IP failover objects.
A NetBIOS Name is used to identify a host for providing LAN Manager services, such as file shares
or named pipes. Also, since the LAN Manager protocol is actually contained inside TCP/IP packets,
the NetBIOS Name is associated with an IP address.
LAN manager services, such as file shares, are made accessible on a wide area network by layering
them on top of TCP/IP. This is accomplished using "NetBIOS over TCP/IP" (NetBT).
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For details on setting up and using this new feature, see the "DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT
Administrator's Guide Addendum".
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DCNT Elimination of Client Software Requirement
Clients do not need to install cluster client software if they plan to access only socket-based
applications or NTFS file shares through a TCP/IP connection on DCNT V1.1 SP1.
Compaq recommends that you configure IP failover for new cluster installations. IP failover offers the
following advantages:
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Eliminates the need to install cluster client software. On a large network, this saves both time
and disk space.
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Eliminates the possibility of compatibility problems between the cluster client software and 3rd
party networking products.
Note: One example of a product that previously conflicted with the cluster client software was Citrix
WinFrame, which should be supported in a clustered environment, according to Clusters product
management.
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Allows WAN access to NTFS file shares.
You can install cluster client software on Windows NT, Windows 95, and Windows for Workgroup
systems that need to access the cluster by using the cluster name alias.
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DCNT SQL Server Support Enhancements
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Any DCNT stored procedures that are not in the SQL Server master database are automatically
detected and installed when the system is rebooted.
Uninstalling DCNT deletes all the DCNT stored procedures introduced to your SQL server
during DCNT installation.
You cannot manually failover groups that contain disks on which unenrolled SQL Server
databases reside. With SQL 6.5, attempting to manually failover these groups caused problems. If
you attempt it, you will see an error message displayed and the group will remain online on its
current server until all the unenrolled databases are enrolled.
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Before bringing up the Manage SQL Server Databases dialog, the Cluster Administrator fetches
information about SQL Server databases. Prior to SP1, the user had to manually refresh if
databases had been created since the Cluster Administrator was invoked.
You can no longer delete nor modify SQL Server failover objects. These operations were no
longer necessary in V1.1, but the menu options were still available. Deletion and modification of
SQL Server failover objects takes place automatically by using the Manage SQL Server
Databases menu choice.
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In a previous version of DCNT, the user had to create all SQL databases from the same server.
This restriction no longer applies.
The SQL server support enhancements, as well as the bug fixes incorporated into SP1, are also available
for NT 3.51 installations with DCNT v1.0, in the form of SP3. The IP failover capabilities, along with the
elimination of the client software requirement, both require NT 4.0 and DCNT v1.1.
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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:
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MIGWIZ/RDC (Read DIGITAL Clusters) - checks to ensure that DCNT is installed, reads the DCNT
configuration, and writes that information to a file.
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MIGWIZ/CCS (Configure Cluster Server) - using the configuration information stored by
MIGWIZ/RDC, configures MSCS.
In addition, the Migration Wizard provides:
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DIGITAL Custom Resource DLL Registration Tool that automatically registers DIGITAL custom
resource DLLs.
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A Generic Script DLL that enables the creation of a script failover resource to run NT command
scripts when a resource group come online or goes offline.
It is important that your configuration is listed on Microsoft’s Hardware Compatibility List. This enables
your system to be supported by Microsoft technical assistance. To see if your configuration is supported,
go to:
Select Cluster in the first field; Digital Equipment Corp. in the second field.
If you have a certified configuration, you can either contract with Multivendor Customer Service (MCS) to
install the Migration Wizard software and check your system or install the Migration Wizard software and
check it yourself. If you want DIGITAL to install the software, contact MCS and ask for part number, QR-
SMWNT-BL. If you want to install the software yourself, you can download it from:
Typical DCNT Environment
Supported Servers: DIGITAL Server 1000, 3000, 5000, 7000 families and CPU variants
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 3
Failover Services: DCNT software supports failover of:
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NTFS File System
Microsoft SQL Server 6.5
Oracle Workgroup Server 7.1 and 7.2
Lotus Notes Domino 4.6
Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0
Netscape SuiteSpot Server 3.0
Generic application failover via scripting
Network Protocols: TCP/IP, NETBEUI, IPX/SPX
Hardware: Dual Intel-based or Alpha-based DIGITAL Servers, dual PCI Fast-Wide SCSI host
adapters/cables, external shared Hot-Swap storage (RAID or JBOD), dual PCI Ethernet
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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 Servers:
Note: Before using any of the hardware listed, consult the documentation for your system to be sure the
options you selected are also supported on that system. Both DCNT and your system must
support the hardware in your cluster configurations.
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Server Family
Cluster
Kit
Storage
Host Bus
Adapter
Network
Controller
Min SCU (Intel)
Or
System BIOS (Inte
Or
Min ECU (Alpha)
Min ARC Firmwar
RA310
RA3103 or
RA3000
2944UW1
FR-DE500-BA
V1.10e
V2.06
12xx
31xx
RA310
RA450
BA356
RA3000
RA3103 or
RA4503 or
BA356 or
RA3000
2944W1 or
2944UW1
FR-DE500-BA or
FR-DE500-AA or
FR-DE450-CA
V1.10e
V2.06
RA310
RA450
BA356
RA7000
RA3000
RA3103 or
RA4503 or
BA356 or
RA7000 or
RA3000
2944W1 or
2944UW1
FR-DE500-BA or
FR-DE500-AA or
FR-DE450-CA
V1.01.01
V1.10
V1.10
32xx
33xx
RA310
RA450
RA7000
RA3000
RA3103 or
RA4503 or
RA7000 or
RA3000
KZPSA2 or
2944UW1
FR-DE500-BA or
FR-DE500-AA or
FR-DE450-CA
AlphaBIOS V5.64
RA3000
RA3000
KZPBA-CB2
FR-DE500-BA
V1.10
AlphaBIOS V5.64
V1.10
AlphaServer 800
51xx
RA310
RA450
RA7000
RA3000
RA3103 or
RA4503 or
RA7000 or
RA3000
2944W1 or
2944UW1
FR-DE500-BA or
FR-DE500-AA or
FR-DE450-CA
V1.08e
RA310
RA450
RA7000
RA3000
RA3103 or
RA4503 or
RA7000 or
RA3000
2944W1 or
2944UW1
FR-DE500-BA or
FR-DE500-AA or
FR-DE450-CA
V1.08e
V1.10
52xx
53xx
RA450
RA7000
RA3000
RA4503 or
RA70003 or
RA3000
KZPSA2 or
2944UW1
FR-DE500-BA or
FR-DE500-AA or
FR-DE450-CA
V1.10
V1.10
AlphaBIOS V5.65
AlphaBIOS V5.65
RA450
RA4503
KZPBA-CB2
FR-DE500-BA
AlphaServer
1200
RA310
RA450
RA7000
RA3000
RA3103 or
RA4503 or
RA7000 or
RA3000
2944W1 or
2944UW1
FR-DE500-BA or
FR-DE500-AA or
FR-DE450-CA
V3.30
V1.10
V1.00.07 BGO
71xx
73xx
RA310
RA450
RA7000
RA3000
RA3103 or
RA4503 or
RA7000 or
RA3000
KZPSA2 or
2944UW1
FR-DE500-BA or
FR-DE500-AA or
FR-DE450-CA
AlphaBIOS V5.65
1. 2944UW and 2944W host adapters on:
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Intel-based DIGITAL Servers require the 1.25c version of the Adaptec driver(file name AIC78XX.SYS, file version 4.0
internal name BW0045a PV0145a v1.25c, original date 5/1/97, using Explorer, the file size is 27 KB) that comes with N
the HSZ driver, the version numbers for both the Adaptec 294X and HSZ are displayed as part of the installation process
Note: QuickLaunch automatically installs the 2.11 Adaptec driver. If you need to use the 1.25c Adaptec driver, uninstall the 2
reinstall the 1.25c driver from NT 4.0 SP3.
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Alpha-based DIGITAL Servers require the 2.11 s29 version of the Adaptec driver that comes with DIGITAL Server Clu
download the 2.11 s29 version of the Adaptec driver, go to akin40.mro.dec.com and select Clusters, select DIGITAL Se
Adaptec 2944 UW Driver v2.11 s29 (DIGITAL Alpha Servers).
2. KZPxA host adapters require the 1.41 version of the DCNT driver (DECKZPSX.SYS) that comes with DCNT.
3. Requires the HSZDISK 4.0 SCSI class driver from StorageWorks that comes with DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits. See www.s
information on storage.
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The RA310 Cluster Kit (FR-CK310-RF) has been EOL.
All systems contain both (E)ISA and PCI bus.
Supports both single and multiple processors on DIGITAL Servers, except for the 12xx and 33xx, which are single processo
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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 cost of NT 4.0
Standard Edition for each
server
$4,000.00/server (includes
NT)
High cost, high availability
solution for a Windows NT
client/server environment
across LANs
Upgrade price for customers is
$390
Low cost, high availability
solution for a Windows NT
client/server environment
across LANs
Market segment
Entry level , low to mid range
Enterprise level, mid to high
range
Great as a pilot to try clusters
on Windows NT
Architecture
Proprietary
Industry accepted standard
Overall cluster experience
Delivering clusters for the past None
15 years
Windows NT cluster experience
Client support
Delivering clusters on
Windows NT 18 months before Windows NT since
MSCS with a total of 7,000
DCNT licenses
Delivering clusters on
November 1997
Windows NT 4.x, 3.51
Windows NT 4.x
Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Windows 95
Windows 95
Runs on NTS 4.x Standard Edition
Yes
No
No
No
Runs on NTS/E 4.x Enterprise Edition
Yes
API to make applications cluster-aware
for failover support
Yes for all BackOffice
applications
Generic application failover via
scripting
Yes
No, but can use API
NTFS failover
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Failover of applications based on IP
address
File shares failover
Yes
Yes
Yes
Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 failover
Yes – Standard Edition
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Oracle failover
Yes (7.x) – Workgroup and
Enterprise Editions
Yes (8.x)
Lotus Notes Domino failover
Yes - 4.6 Active/Active support Yes
through partitioned Domino
servers
Netscape SuiteSpot Web Server 3.0
failover
Yes
Yes
Microsoft Internet Information Server
failover
Yes (version 3.0)
Yes (version 4.0)
Microsoft Exchange Server failover
Manual failover for maintenance
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Failback capability to reconnect fixed
server that previously failed
Yes, manual and failback to
time of day
Requires client software
No, if accessing only socket-
based applications or NTFS file
shares through TCP/IP on v1.1
SP1 clusters
No
IPX/SPX
Yes
No
No
Yes
NETBEUI
TCP/IP
Yes
Yes
Server platforms
DIGITAL Server families
Multi-vendor; Self-
certification process
Extras
Migration utility to go from
DCNT to MSCS
Why Buy Clusters from Compaq?
·
DIGITAL, now Compaq, has been delivering cluster solutions for the past 15 years with over 75,000
clusters installed.
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Compaq has more experience with clustering and more certified professionals trained to support
Windows NT than any other vendor.
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Compaq can provide you with worldwide support and service.
Compaq has the broadest, most scalable range of servers in the industry.
Right now, if a 8-way Pentium Pro server does not provide you with sufficient headroom, there is only
one vendor that can provide you with additional headroom, and that’s Compaq with their 7300 series
and their 8-way turbo laser Alpha-based servers.
·
Compaq simply provides you with the broadest range of products, services, and solutions for
Windows NT clustering.
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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 servers. They need to manage desktop systems, the
network, and mission-critical applications. Most of our customers have fairly complex environments, and
therefore need management tools that are effective in a multi-vendor environment, as well as tools that
scale well from the workgroup to the enterprise.
ServerWORKS Manager software, supplied with every DIGITAL Server, provides the tools administrators
need to proactively manage their networks and the systems they support.
ServerWORKS Manager enables you to increase the effectiveness of your operation with SNMP
management features, such as auto discovery, graphical topology map, and enrollment and browsing of
SNMP MIB with smart server agents that provide a bird’s eye view of your network. Launch
ClientWORKS to access DMI-based management capabilities of your Windows NT servers, desktops, and
laptops. Set alarms to enable proactive management of critical server parameters.
ServerWORKS Manager supports DIGITAL Servers running on a variety of operating systems, including
Microsoft Windows NT, Novell NetWare, SCO UNIX, and DIGITAL UNIX. No matter whether your
network challenge is large, medium, or small, ServerWORKS Manger can help you prevent problems
before they occur.
Highlights
ServerWORKS Manager benefits the customer in a variety of ways:
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·
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A user interface with Windows NT/Windows 95 look and feel minimizes learning curve and enables
rapid productivity. Training time and expense is minimal.
A single tool to manage both Intel-based and Alpha-based servers, running a wide variety of
operating systems, simplifies the system administration task.
ServerWORKS Manager can also be used to manage Compaq servers, increasing its value in
heterogeneous environments, and facilitating the coexistence of DIGITAL and Compaq servers.
Industry-standard SNMP protocol facilitates integration with other system management tools,
including the most popular enterprise management products.
Flexible alarm filtering, policies and actions provide the ability to respond quickly to critical events
with appropriate actions.
·
·
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The topology map viewer lets the administrator see the state of the network at a glance.
Smart Agents reduce network traffic without reducing the ability to monitor systems.
Minimal health templates allow monitoring of critical system parameters "out of the box".
Cluster management capabilities identify clusters in a network and apply management actions across
all nodes.
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·
Online help and tutorial reduce learning curve and training requirements
ODBC-compliant database for discovery and alarm data allows standard applications (e.g., Excel) to
be used for data reporting and analysis
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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 with resources like applications, databases, and hardware components. When
a server on which the resource groups reside is unavailable, another cluster continues to provide the
resources. Reasons for unavailability include downtime for scheduled maintenance and backup or
component failure of a resource, for example, a server goes down.
You must configure a cluster based on the operating system instructions.
Note: DCNT and MSCS may use different configuration methods and terminology. When a cluster is
operating, the server controlling a resource group is referred to as the controlling cluster. When
the ownership of a group moves from one node to another, the action is called failover. If the
ownership returns to the first server that was providing control of the resource group, the action
is called failback.
Discovering Clusters
IP Discovery finds DCNT and MSCS clusters on your network. You can set up cluster members to send
SNMP traps when a cluster group fails over. The message indicates a transition of control from one
cluster member to another. You can view the details about a cluster member using the System Browser.
See Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1 Discovered Clusters on a Map View
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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 the System Browser.
The servers in the cluster are listed in the Cluster Member list. The resource groups are listed in the
Cluster Groups list. If the cluster members are configured with the same resources, the Cluster Group list
is the same for each cluster member. See Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-3 Cluster Group and Resource Information from the System Browser
The ServerWORKS cluster agent runs on the cluster on which the agent is installed. The NTCMGT MIB
defines a variable for DCNT and MSCS resource groups. ServerWORKS Manager Alarm Configuration
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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 message that indicates
transition of control from one server to another.
·
·
Not Current Controller – The server sending this trap has lost control of a resource
Current Controller – The server sending this trap has gained control of a resource
You can use the change in control to set alarms on resources. On a cluster of two servers, A and B, you
can set alarms in the following ways:
·
Set a trap for Not Current Controller on Server A to indicate that Server A’s control of a resource has
failed over to Server B.
·
·
Set a trap for Current Controller on Server B to indicate that Server B is in control of a resource.
Set Not Current Controller and Current Controller trap alarms on the same resource to receive both
messages. By using this scheme, you can determine if failover has occurred from a server that is not
running. (A server that goes down cannot send a Not Current Controller trap, but the server that has
assumed control can send a Current Controller trap.)
Setting an Alarm on a Cluster Resource or Group
From ServerWORKS Manager Console:
1. Choose ToolsàAlarm Configuration.
Figure 1-4 Alarm Configuration Window
2. Select the object on which you are setting alarms in the tree control of the left pane.
3. From the Alarm Type group, select Component Status and click Add New Alarm.
4. On the Add New Component Alarm dialog box, click the Category tab. This dialog box also displays
the selected server and any alarms that are set on the server. See Figure 1-5.
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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 cluster resources on which you are setting the alarms.
You can choose from:
·
·
All Cluster Groups (all resources that were defined when you created the cluster)
Any or all of the remaining resource groups. Different clusters will have different selections.
Figure 1-6 Add New Component Status Alarm Dialog Box
7. Click the States tab and set an alarm on the selected resources.
·
·
To show failover from Server A to the Server B, select Not Current Controller.
Click the Right arrow to add the state to the Alarms states list.
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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 ServerWORKS receives the trap from
the server management agent. You can:
·
·
·
Send an email notice.
Send a paging message.
Execute a program or script. For example, you can write a script the will run backup on a server
if the server continues to run after a transition of resource. Refer to the cluster manufacturer’s
software documentation for information about scripts for the cluster.
Note: Refer to the DIGITAL ServerWORKS Overview and Installation Guide for details about setting
up notification actions.
11. Choose OK.
Monitoring for Transitions
Use the Alarm Viewer to watch for transition activity on a cluster. From the ServerWORKS Manager
Console, click on the Alarm Viewer status button for the severity that you chose for the Not current
controller and current controller alarm. If a server resource has transitioned from one server to another,
the alarm appears in the Alarm Viewer. Double-click on the alarm to see the details.
DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits
DIGITAL Server Cluster Kit Overview
The DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits are designed to simplify the ordering and building of a NT cluster
using either DCNT or MSCS. DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits contain all the necessary base components,
including:
·
·
Storage array (both RAID and JBOD versions are available)
SCSI bus hardware (host adapters, controllers/signal converters, cables and termination)
Note: The NTSBU only supports the 2944UW on MSCS. However, we do support the KZPSA with
DCNT. StorageWorks supports the KZ board with MSCS. You'll see a few of their configurations
on Microsoft's HCL.
·
·
·
·
·
·
RAID controller (where applicable)
Private network hardware (network adapters and cable)
RAID Management software and firmware
ServerWORKS Manager software
Cluster Kit documentation
Cluster Quick Start
The DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits do not include:
Servers
·
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·
·
Storage building blocks (hot-swap disks)
Application software
Windows NT Server, or Windows NT Server/ Enterprise Edition, which contains Microsoft Cluster
Server
·
Base Clustering software
Note: DCNT is provided at no additional charge in the RA450 Cluster Kits. However, it must be
purchased separately (use part number QB-53V9A-SA) if used with the BA356, RA7000, or
RA3000 Cluster Kits.
DIGITAL Server Cluster Kit Components
DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits include:
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External Storage Cabinets
There are multiple options for external storage cabinets in the DIGITAL Server Cluster Kit family:
Note: The FR-CK356-UP, UR, FR-CK700-UP, UR, and FR-CK300-UP Cluster Kits do not include
DCNT. All Cluster Kits do not include NTS/E with MSCS.
Note: All Cluster Kits contain cables to support end-of-bus configurations for RAID arrays.
BA356 Ultra Cluster Kits:
Pedestal version: FR-CK356-UP
Rackmount version: FR-CK356-UR
The non-RAID, BA356 Cluster Kit, supports up to 6 drives or 63GB of capacity using 9GB drives.
The BA356 cabinet, included in the Cluster Kit, supports ultra wide, differential SCSI connections
and ultra SCSI disks (40MB/sec). Customers can daisy chain up to 2 cabinets (together on a single
SCSI bus to provide a total external storage capacity of 13 drives (117GB of storage when using 9GB
drives). The expansion cabinet (FR-BA356-PA or PD) requires one of the base Cluster Kits. You can
purchase a second 180 watt power supply (BA35X-HH) for redundancy.
The BA356 Cluster Kits support both Intel-based and Alpha-based DIGITAL Servers.
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FR-CK356-UP - BA356 Pedestal DIGITAL Server Cluster Kit
Original Part Number Qty
Description
DS-BA356-KH
FR-PCTAZ-FB
SWDKT-DD
1
2
1
Ultra SCSI differential channel shelf, 2 dual speed blowers
Adaptec 2944UW Differential Ultra Wide SCSI controller
Cluster Enabling Kit
(Windows NT Alpha Cluster Documentation)
Includes: 2 Y-cables, 1 differential SCSI cable, cluster
installation and configuration documentation, 2 terminators,
updated RAID management software and licenses
BN37A-05
1
1
2
17-04377-08, 5M SCSI, FAST20 shielded cable assembly,
8MM
BN38E-0B
Ultra SCSI 17-04554-01 cable assembly .2M .8MM FE to
68HD M CONN
FR-DE500-BA
PCI to Fast Ethernet 10/100 UTP adapter with DECCHIP
21143
BN24Q-07
1
1
1
1
Crossover UTP cable (for private network)
ServerWORKS Manager 3.x
QB-4QYAA-SA
ER-CLUSU-IA
QC-007AF-HC
DIGITAL Server Cluster Installation Guide
Adaptec Alpha drivers and utility
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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: Rack mounting kit for BA350/BA356 shelves in
RETMA, two 19in mounting angles (4U)*
FR-PCTAZ-FB
SWDKT-DD
2
1
Adaptec 2944UW Differential Ultra Wide SCSI controller
Cluster Enabling Kit
(Windows NT Alpha Cluster Documentation)
Includes: 2 Y-cables, 1 differential SCSI cable, cluster
installation and configuration documentation, 2 terminators,
updated RAID management software and licenses
BN37A-05
1
1
2
17-04377-08, 5M SCSI, FAST20 shielded cable assembly,
8MM
BN38E-0B
Ultra SCSI 17-04554-01 cable assembly .2M .8MM FE to
68HD M CONN
FR-DE500-BA
PCI to Fast Ethernet 10/100 UTP adapter with DECCHIP
21143
BN24Q-07
1
1
1
1
Crossover UTP cable (for private network)
ServerWORKS Manager 3.x
QB-4QYAA-SA
ER-CLUSU-IA
QC-007AF-HC
DIGITAL Server Cluster Installation Guide
Adaptec Alpha drivers and utility
*Only needed for the older Rittal rack, which does not come with angle brackets.
Note: To mount a BA356 in a Rittal rack, you need the following parts:
Metal Kit - 7033381-02
Cage Nuts - 9011476-01 (Qty 10)
M6 Screws - 9040331-01 (Qty 10)
RA450 Cluster Kit
Pedestal version: FR-CK450-RP
Rackmount version: FR-CK450-RR
The RA450 Cluster Kit supports up to 24 SBBs, which can consist of disk drives and cache batteries
in hot-swap carriers. The pedestal enclosure supports up to 218GB; rackmount supports up to 873GB
using 9GB disks. The RA450 supports SCSI disks of 1, 2, 4, 9, and 18GB (with HSOF 5.1) disks. The
RA450 also supports dual redundant RAID controllers, eliminating the RAID controller as a single
point of failure. The RA450 includes the StorageWorks HSZ50 controller, a 6-channel fast-narrow
controller. Each channel is capable of supporting up to 7 drives, although no optional cabinets
currently exist beyond 24 disks. No second expansion cabinet is available for the RA450. The RA450
supports RAID levels 0, 1, 0+1, and adaptive 3/5, as well as JBOD configurations.
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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 Kit also includes DCNT, and only supports Intel-based DIGITAL Servers.
However, you can order the following parts to build a version of the RA450 Cluster Kit that supports
Alpha-based DIGITAL Servers:
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·
·
·
·
·
RAID Array 450 24 SBB Office Enclosure Storage Subsystem (DS-SWXRA-W0)
Two PCI to Fast Ethernet 10/100 UTP adapter with DECCHIP 21143 (FR-DE500-BA)
Two Adaptec 2944UW Differential Ultra Wide SCSI controller (FR-PCTAZ-FB)
Crossover UTP cable for private network (BN24Q-07)
Cable assembly (FR-BN38C-02)
DCNT (QB-53V9A-SA)
FR-CK450-RP - RA450 Pedestal DIGITAL Server Cluster Kit
Original Part Number Qty
Description
SWXRA-W0
1
RAID Array 450 24 SBB Office Enclosure Storage Subsystem.
Includes: HSZ50 6 channel controller, tri-link with
terminator, 32MB write back cache expandable to 64MB or
128MB, single cache battery in SBB with cable, 24 SBB wide
SCSI cabinet for wide or narrow disk drives, 5 shelf power
supplies optionally expandable to 8, 8 fans for fully redundant
cooling, 5M host to controller cable, serial line assembly with
adapters, environmental monitoring unit, controller to
controller link cable for redundant controllers
QB-5JCAE-SA
QB-53V9A-SA
1
1
RA450/HSZ50 Controller software kit for Windows NT/Intel.
Includes: PCMCIA card with RA450/HSZ50 controller
software, SWCC software, controller documentation, CLI and
platform-specific documentation and software licenses
DCNT
Includes: software, documentation and licenses for 2 servers
and unlimited clients
FR-PCTAZ-FB
FR-DE500-BA
2
2
Adaptec 2944UW Differential Ultra Wide SCSI controller
PCI to Fast Ethernet 10/100 UTP adapter with DECCHIP
21143
SWDKT-DD
1
Cluster Enabling Kit
(Windows NT Alpha Cluster Documentation)
Includes: 2 Y-cables, 1 differential SCSI cable, cluster
installation and configuration documentation, 2 terminators,
updated RAID management software and licenses
BN24Q-07
1
1
Crossover UTP cable (for private network)
ServerWORKS Manager 3.x
QB-4QYAA-SA
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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 controller, tri-link with
terminator, 32MB write back cache expandable to 64MB or
128MB, single cache battery in SBB with cable, 24 SBB wide
SCSI cabinet for wide or narrow disk drives, 5 shelf power
supplies optionally expandable to 8, 8 fans for fully redundant
cooling, 5M host to controller cable, serial line assembly with
adapters, environmental monitoring unit, controller to
controller link cable for redundant controllers, Metric
rackmount kit for storage SW800 cabinet
QB-5JCAE-SA
QB-53V9A-SA
1
1
RA450/HSZ50 Controller software kit for Windows NT/Intel
Includes: PCMCIA card with RA450/HSZ50 controller
software, SWCC software, controller documentation, CLI and
platform-specific documentation and software licenses
DCNT
Includes: software, documentation and licenses for 2 servers
and unlimited clients
FR-PCTAZ-FB
SWDKT-DD
2
1
Adaptec 2944UW Differential Ultra Wide SCSI controller
Cluster Enabling Kit
(Windows NT Alpha Cluster Documentation)
Includes: 2 Y-cables, 1 differential SCSI cable, cluster
installation and configuration documentation, 2 terminators,
updated RAID management software and licenses
BA35X-RJ
1
4
2
BA355 RETMA Mounting kit
FR-PCSRA-EA
FR-DE500-BA
RA450 mounting angles for NTSBU rack*
PCI to Fast Ethernet 10/100 UTP adapter with DECCHIP
21143
BN24Q-07
1
1
Crossover UTP cable (for private network)
ServerWORKS Manager 3.x
QB-4QYAA-SA
*Only needed for the older Rittal rack, which does not come with angle brackets.
Note: FR-CK450-RR does not include the DIGITAL Server rack or associated mounting components
for rackmounting DIGITAL Servers. Rather, the RA450 Rackmount Cluster Kit includes all of
the components necessary to add the RA450 into an 800mm or 900mm RETMA rack to build a
cluster with two rackmounted DIGITAL Servers (the servers, disks, rack and additional rack
components must be obtained separately).
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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, eliminating the RAID controller as a single point of failure. The RA7000 includes the
StorageWorks HSZ70 controller, a 6-channel ultra-wide controller. Each channel is capable of
supporting up to 14 drives, and expansion cabinet options are available for both the office enclosure
and rackmount packaging that allows for disk expansion options up to 72 disks. The first RA7000
cabinet can be expanded with one or two expansion cabinets for a total of 48 or 72 disks. Using
9.1GB disks, the RA7000 provides 218GB of capacity in a single cabinet, 436GB with one expansion
cabinet and 655GB fully expanded to three cabinets. The RA7000 supports RAID levels 0, 1, 0+1,
and adaptive 3/5, as well as JBOD configurations. The RA7000 comes with 64 MB mirrored write-
back cache, which is expandable to 128 MB. The RA7000 has five 180-watt power supplies, which
are expandable to eight.
The RA7000 Cluster Kit does not include base clustering software (DCNT or NTS/E must be
purchased separately).
The RA7000 Cluster Kits support both Intel-based and Alpha-based DIGITAL Servers.
FR-CK700-UP- RA7000 Pedestal DIGITAL Server Cluster Kit
Original Part Number Qty
Description
DS-SWXRA-HC
1
RAID Array 7000 24 SBB Pedestal Storage Subsystem, Ultra
SCSI pedestal subsystem
QB-5SBAE-SA
QB-5SBAD-SA
FR-PCTAZ-FB
SWDKT-DD
1
1
2
1
HSZ70 SOLN software NTI LIC/MCD and documentation
HSZ70 software NTA LIC/MCD and documentation
Adaptec 2944UW Differential Ultra Wide SCSI controller
Cluster Enabling Kit
(Windows NT Alpha Cluster Documentation)
Includes: 2 Y-cables, 1 differential SCSI cable, cluster
installation and configuration documentation, 2 terminators,
updated RAID management software and licenses
FR-DE500-BA
2
PCI to fast Ethernet 10/100 UTP adapter with DEC chip
21143
BN24Q-07
1
1
1
Crossover UTP cable (for private network)
Adaptec Alpha drivers and utility
ServerWORKS Manager 3.x
QC-007AF-HC
QB-4QYAA-SA
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FR-CK700-UR – RA7000 Rackmount DIGITAL Server Cluster Kit
Original Part Number Qty
Description
DS-BA370-AA
DS-HSZ70-AH
DS-HS35X-BC
70-33885-01
1
1
1
1
RAID Array 7000 Rackmount enclosure
Ultra SCSI RAID controller with 64 MB cache
Single Ethernet cache battery in SBB
Rackmount kit
This kit replaces the rackmount kit that comes with the DS-
BA370-AA as of June 1998.
17-00083-49
1
1
1
2
1
US power cord
QB-5SBAE-SA
QB-5SBAD-SA
FR-PCTAZ-FB
SWDKT-DD
HSZ70 software NTI LIC/MCD and documentation
HSZ70 software NTA LIC/MCD and documentation
Adaptec 2944UW Differential Ultra Wide SCSI controller
Cluster Enabling Kit
(Windows NT Alpha Cluster Documentation)
Includes: 2 Y-cables, 1 differential SCSI cable, cluster
installation and configuration documentation, 2 terminators,
updated RAID management software and licenses
BN37A-05
1
1
2
SCSI shielded cable assembly
Cable assembly
BN38E-0B
FR-DE500-BA
PCI to fast Ethernet 10/100 UTP adapter with DEC chip
21143
BN24Q-07
1
1
1
1
Crossover UTP cable (for private network)
Terminator, shielded with jack screws
Adaptec Alpha drivers and utility
ServerWORKS Manager 3.x
H8863-AA
QC-007AF-HC
QB-4QYAA-SA
*Only needed for the older Rittal rack, which does not come with angle brackets.
RA3000 Cluster Kit (available today)
Pedestal and Rackmount version: FR-CK300-UP
The RA3000 Cluster Kit supports the RA3000 Pedestal subsystem (DS-SWXRA-GA) with one
controller, 120 V, blue. The RA3000 is a 7 slot pedestal for wide UltraSCSI disk SBBs, and includes
1 HSZ22 two channel controller with 16 MB cache, Environmental Monitoring Unit (EMU), two 204
watt power supplies with fans, 5M host SCSI cable (BN37A-05), BN38E-0B adapter, UPS serial
cable, PC connection serial cable (DB-9f), one 120 Volt Un-interuptable power supply (UPS), and
North American power cords. Disks are not included. The RA3000 requires the Solutions Software
Kit for platform (included in the RA3000 Cluster Kit), host adapter (included in the RA3000 Cluster
Kit), and disks. Options include a second HSZ22 controller, 7 disk SBB expansion pedestal, and
cache memory upgrade.
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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 second
180 Watt power brick (DS-BA35X-HH), a one half meter UltraSCSI cable (BN37A-0E), plus power
cords, mounting bracket and mounting hardware and documentation. The personality card of the disk
shelf (DS-BA35X-FA, 70-33067-02) must be revision level H-1 or higher. A lower revision
personality card will cause fault light to turn on when no fault is present.
Note: An RA3000 controller shelf (DS-SWXRA-GH/GK) cannot be configured from standard
components. All components except the power bricks, UPS, and controller shelf mounting
bracket are unique to RA3000.
The RA3000 Cluster Kit does not include:
·
RA3000 storage enclosure; you must order this separately using part number:
·
·
Pedestal version: DS-SWXRA-GA
Rackmount version: DS-SWXRA-GN - includes the mounting kit for the RETMA, Digital and
Compaq cabinets. If you want to use a metric cabinet, order the BA35X-RB mounting kit, too.
·
Base clustering software (DCNT or NTS/E must be purchased separately).
Note: The RA3000 Software Platform Kit only supports Intel-based DIGITAL Servers.
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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, platform specific
software, installation scripts, installation documentation
QB-5TWAD-SA
SWDKT-DD
1
1
Solutions Software Kit - Windows NT Alpha
Support for Alpha-based DIGITAL Servers is available, but not
certified with MSCS.
Includes: StorageWorks Command Console, platform specific
software, installation scripts, installation documentation
Cluster Enabling Kit
(Windows NT Alpha Cluster Documentation)
Includes: 2 Y-cables, 1 differential SCSI cable, cluster installation
and configuration documentation, 2 terminators, updated RAID
management software and licenses
FR-PCTAZ-FB
FR-DE500-BA
BN24Q-07
2
2
1
1
1
Adaptec 2944UW Differential Ultra Wide SCSI controller
PCI to Fast Ethernet 10/100 UTP adapter with DECCHIP 21143
Crossover UTP cable (for private network)
ServerWORKS Manager 3.x
QB-4QYAA-SA
QC-007AF-HC
Adaptec Alpha drivers and utility
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Communication between the Servers and the External Storage Box
The communication between the two cluster nodes and the external storage box takes place via shared
SCSI bus. DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits include two Adaptec 2944UW ultra wide SCSI adapters,
which also support the non-ultra cabinets. Each kit contains two, 5M wide-differential SCSI cables to
create these communication links. Also included are Y cables and a differential SCSI terminator for
external termination of all elements on the SCSI bus. The Y cable allows for the easy removal and
replacement of a failed server without affecting the uptime of the cluster and its users.
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Private Network Connection between Cluster Nodes
Although the two cluster nodes can communicate over the LAN, a private network connection
between the nodes is utilized for redundancy, allowing the cluster nodes to continue communications
in the event of LAN failure. This removes the possibility of unnecessary failovers due to network
problems. The DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits include two FR-DE500-BA 100/10Mbit PCI 10BaseT
Ethernet controllers. A crossover twisted pair cable is also provided to complete the connection.
Software
DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits, which support both DCNT and MSCS, include the following software:
DCNT
DCNT v1.1 SP1 is included in the RA450 Cluster Kits only. DCNT v1.1 SP2 is now available for
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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 firmware necessary for the RAID
controllers to support clustering.
ServerWORKS Manager
Each DIGITAL Server Cluster Kit includes ServerWORKS Manager, which provides management of
the cluster components in the overall network management scheme. Although ServerWORKS
Manager is also included with every DIGITAL Server, the inclusion of the most recent version of
ServerWORKS Manager with the DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits ensures that installed base DIGITAL
Servers are able to utilize the latest capabilities associated with cluster management.
Components NOT included in the DIGITAL Server
Cluster Kits
The DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits do not include:
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Base Clustering Software
The BA356, RA7000, and RA3000 Cluster Kits, which support both Intel-based and Alpha-based
DIGITAL Servers, do not include base clustering software. (The RA450 Cluster Kits include DCNT.)
However, both DCNT and MSCS are supported, through the following means:
DCNT
DCNT v1.1 SP2 can be purchased separately using part number QB-53V9A-SA. DCNT contains
licenses for both server nodes, as well as unlimited client licenses. For more information on DCNT
v1.1, see the DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT (DCNT) section. DCNT requires Windows NT
Server 4.0 Standard Edition for each node in the cluster, along with the appropriate number of client
access licenses. Windows NT Server can be obtained with most DIGITAL Servers.
Note: Any database or application software that will be included in a failover group must be loaded on
the hard disk of each server. The customer is under obligation to comply with the appropriate
license terms.
MSCS
NTS/E, which includes MSCS, must be purchased separately for each server node.
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Windows NT Server/Enterprise (including Microsoft Cluster Server) or Windows NT Server
4.0
Microsoft Cluster Server is only sold as part of NTS/E. For each server in the cluster, NTS/E must be
obtained from any standard Microsoft Windows NT distribution channel. Compaq offers an upgrade
package for existing DCNT customers to MSCS (QB-5Z5AA-WA), which includes:
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NTS/EE for each server at a reduced license fee
Migration Wizard to retain DCNT administrative settings
4 hours of service
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Servers
The DIGITAL Servers used in the cluster may be existing DIGITAL XL, MX, HX or ZX Pentium Pro
/ Pentium II servers or AlphaServers 800, 1200, or 4100 servers, or newly purchased DIGITAL
Server 1000, 3000, 5000, or 7000 series (Intel-based or Alpha-based DIGITAL Servers). Because the
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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 failover operation.
This should be taken into account when determining which servers are clustered together. For
example, a DIGITAL Server 1200 handling file/print services should not be paired with a DIGITAL
Server 7100 database server, handling near-capacity workloads.
Each server must have at least one internal hard disk. This disk is required for the installation of the
operating system, cluster, and application software. However, this disk is not part of the shared
storage, so it cannot be failed over.
Neither DCNT nor MSCS support mixed architecture (Intel and Alpha) in the same cluster.
For a list of supported hardware for DCNT, see the Supported DCNT Hardware section.
For a list of supported hardware for MSCS, go to:
For the latest information on the status of our Microsoft Cluster Server qualification and
certification efforts, go to:
Disk Drives
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Drives must be ordered separately.
Note: The drives for the DIGITAL Servers and the DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits are different. The
drives differ in capacity, geometry and firmware levels, and are not interchangeable. These
drives are not supported in the system or in the BA356 stand-alone. They are supported in all
Cluster Kits (including the BA356 Cluster Kit). They are not supported anywhere connected to
the FR-PCTAR (Mylex) controllers.
For DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits, supported drives include:
Part Number
Capacity
Notes
FR- or DS-RZ1BB-VW
2.1GB at 7200 rpm
Will be available through December 1998, no
Ultra Wide SCSI drive SBB replacement
FR- or DS-RZ1CB-VW
FR- or DS-RZ1CD-VW
4.29GB at 7200 rpm
Ultra Wide SCSI drive SBB replaced by DS-RZ1CF-VW
Will be available through September 1998,
4GB at 10000 rpm
Ultra Wide SCSI drive SBB
FR-RZ1DB-VW
9.1GB at 7200 rpm
DS-RZ1DF-VW replaced DS-RZ1DB-VW
or DS-RZ1DF-VW
Ultra Wide SCSI drive SBB
DS-RZ1EF-VA
18.2 GB at 7200 rpm
Fast Narrow
Supported on the RA450, RA7000, and
RA3000
DS-RZ1EF-VW
18.2 GB at 7200 rpm
Ultra SCSI
Supported on the RA450, RA7000, and
RA3000
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LAN Network Connection
For the cluster to provide services to its clients, both servers and clients must be on a LAN. These
guidelines assume that the components required for this are already in place, for example Network
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Interface Cards (NIC) and cabling. DCNT supports NetBEUI, TCP/IP, and IPX/SPX network
protocols. MSCS supports the TCP/IP network protocol.
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Storage Options
A variety of options are available for the StorageWorks RAID Arrays. For example, the RA450
supports a redundant HSZ50 controller, which requires additional controller software, optional cache
battery packaging, additional power supplies, and spare EMUs. These options must be purchased
separately. The only exceptions are the required rackmount mounting options, which are included in
the rackmount kits.
Worksheet sections.
Expansion Cabinets
Additional storage capacity can be added to the same SCSI bus through the expansion cabinets listed in
the following table. Please note the requirements.
Storage
Original Part Number Description
BA356
FR-BA356-PA
BA356 Pedestal Expansion Cabinet
pedestal
The FR-BA356-PA is already configured with dual channel
Personality Module and the terminator (BA35X-ME) for a split bus
configuration. There is another jumper (BA35X-MF) for those that
want to go back to a single bus.
Requires: another cabinet, a VHDCI to VHDCI cable (BN38C-nn)
of the appropriate length (Compaq offers 2M and 5M), and a tri-link
connector (H8861-AA) from StorageWorks, a BA356 Pedestal
Cluster Kit (FR-CK356-UP)
BA356
rackmount
FR-BA356-PD
DS-SWXRA-HB
DS-BA370-AA
DS-SWXRA-GD
BA356 Rackmount Expansion Cabinet
Requires another cabinet, a VHDCI to VHDCI cable (BN38C-nn) of
the appropriate length (Compaq offers 2M and 5M), and a tri-link
connector (H8861-AA) from StorageWorks
Requires: BA356 Rackmount Cluster Kit (FR-CK356-UR)
RA7000
pedestal
RA7000 Pedestal Disk Expansion Cabinet
Includes: 24 additional disk slots, 5 power supplies, redundant
cooling, EMU & PVA, power cable
Requires: one DS-BNK37-1E expansion cable kit, RA7000 Pedestal
Cluster Kit (FR-CK700-UP)
RA7000
rackmount
RA7000 Rackmount Disk Expansion Cabinet
Includes: 24 additional disk slots, 5 power supplies, redundant
cooling, EMU & PVA, power cable
Requires: one DS-BNK37-1E expansion cable kit, RA7000
Rackmount Cluster Kit (FR-CK700-UR)
RA3000
pedestal
RA3000 Expansion pedestal
Includes: 120/240 V, with space for an additional 7 Ultra-SCSI disk
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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
Description
FR-HSZ50-AF
RA450/HSZ50 controller for redundant controller operation
Includes: RA450 6 channel controller, tri-link with terminator, 32MB write back
cache expandable to 64MB or 128MB, single cache battery in SBB with cable,
serial line cable assembly with adapters (9 pin and 25 pin)
Requires: Second Platform Software Kit (QB-5JCAA-SA), cache counts must be
the same on each storage controller
FR-HSSIM-AA
32MB cache module for RA450/HSZ50 controller
Use 1 module to expand cache to 64MB or 3 modules to expand to 128MB per
controller
Requires: Redundant controllers require equal amounts of cache.
FR-SWXBP-SD
FR-HS35X-BA
Shelf power supply for RA450
Up to 8 150W universal supplies in a RA450 pedestal or rackmount. N+1
redundancy requires 5 supplies, which ship standard with the product. May add up
to 3 additional supplies for redundancy
Single cache battery
Includes: One battery in an SBB
Dual cache battery
FR-HS35X-BB
FR-SWXBF-AA
Dual speed fan kit, included in RA450 pedestal and rack (not required – used only
as cold spare)
FR-SWXBE-AA
Environmental Monitor Unit for RA450, included in RA450 pedestal and rack
(not required – used only as cold spare)
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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: 64MB cache
Requires: DS-HS35X-BC Battery and HSZ70 Solution Software
Single external cache battery
DS-HS35X-BC
DS-HSSIM-AB
Includes: one battery in a single SBB
64MB Controller Cache Memory
Adds up to 64MB to each controller
Requires: redundant controllers require equal amounts of cache
Pedestal Disk Expansion Cabinet
DS-SWXRA-HB
DS-BA370-AA
Includes: 24 additional disk slots, 5 power supplies, redundant cooling, EMU &
PVA, power cable
Requires: one DS-BNK37-1E expansion cable kit
Rackmount Disk Expansion Cabinet
Includes: 24 additional disk slots, 5 power supplies, redundant cooling, EMU &
PVA, power cable
Requires: one DS-BNK37-1E expansion cable kit
Expansion Cable kit
DS-BNK37-1E
DS-BA35X-HH
Order one with each expansion cabinet
180 Watt Power supplies
Requires: Requires one DS-BA35X-HE power control unit for added power
For fully redundant power, order three additional power supplies
Power control unit
DS-BA35X-HE
Requires: one additional when you have more then 5 180Watt power supplies.
Dual replacement external cache battery
Dual speed fan kit
DS-HS35X-BD
DS-BA35X-MK
DS-BA35X-EB
DS-BA35X-EC
Environmental Monitor Unit (EMU)
Power Verification and Addressing (PVA)
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RA3000 Options
You can order the following options for the RA3000:
Part Number
Description
DS-HSZ22-AA
Redundant HSZ22 Controller for dual controllers in DS-SWXRA-HC
Available Q3 CY
Includes: 16MB cache and two 16MB SIMMs for mirror cache, one BN37A-05 5
1998
meter Ultra-SCSI cable, on eBN38E-OB adapter
Note: Only one platform kit is required per controller pair
DS-HSZ22-AB
Available Q3 CY
1998
Second HSZ22 controller with two 32Mbytes
Includes: SIMMs for cache and two 32 Mbyte SIMMs for mirror cache, one
BN37A 05 5-meter UltraSCSI cable, one BN38E-0B adapter
Note: Only one platform kit is required per controller pair
DS-SWXRA-GD
Expansion pedestal
Includes: 120/240 V, with space for an additional 7 Ultra-SCSI disk drives,
expansion SCSI cable
Cluster Contacts
If you have questions, please contact:
Adrianna Swartout for technical issues (Alpha BIOS, Adaptec drivers and BIOS), new Alpha server
qualifications, DCNT qualifications
Andy Kozak or Bill Landers for Alpha-based DIGITAL Servers
Anthony Schultze for DIGITAL Server options
Jeffrey James for RA3000
Angela Pitter for BA356
Bill Page for RA7000, RA7000FC, RA8000FC
Mark Hopewell for MSCS certifications on ProLiant servers, 7100, 7300
Mark Nagaitis for Intel based NT clusters
Vince Gayman for High Availability marketing
Dan Cox for emerging NT cluster solutions
Ready-to-Go Clusters
Ready-to-Go Clusters from Custom Systems (CS) customizes the cluster installation and configuration
process by providing customers with a complete, ready-to-go cluster. These clusters are shipped
completely preinstalled, preconfigured, and pretested.
Custom Systems also provides fully configured NT clusters, with either NT4.0 and DCNT or NTSEE pre-
installed.
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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 the 7305.
The DIGITAL Server 7305HA is a H9A10 white cabinet 1.70m high (34U) dual AC-In Power
Distribution Unit containing:
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Two 7305R DIGITAL Servers each with:
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One 64-bit Alpha EV5.6 533Mhz with 4MB cache
Integrated S3 Trio SVGA graphic controller with 1MB VRAM
One CDROM drive
One 1.44MB Diskette drive
One 4.3GB UltraWide SCSI disk
One 100Mb/s Ethernet Adapter for Cluster communication
One 100Mb/s Ethernet Adapter for LAN Network Connection
One two-channel UltraWide SCSI Single Ended adapter
One one-channel UltraWide SCSI Differential adapter
One 128MB ECC EDO RAM option (4 x 32MB DIMM)
Two 450W power supply
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One RA7000 RAID Array with:
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One HSZ70 controller with 64MB cache and 24 SBB Slots
Two AC-In modules
One Environment Module
Eight 180W power supplies
One 4.3GB UltraWide SCSI disk
Components NOT included in the Ready-to-Go Clusters
The following components are not included in the Ready-to-Go Clusters:
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Tape drives
Tapes drives must be ordered separately.
Servers disk drives
Servers contain only one 4GB drive. Additional drives must be ordered separately.
RAID Subsystem disk drives
RAID Subsystem contains only one 4.3GB drive. Additional drives must be ordered separately.
Note: The drives for servers and RAID subsystems are different.
You can also order Ready-to-Go Clusters with the following options:
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Console Switch
Additional Shelves
Additional Raid Shelves
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Ordering Ready-to-Go Clusters
You can order the DIGITAL Server 7305HA with either:
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Microsoft NT 4.0 and DCNT: C*-NAEKN-1** (No country kit)
Microsoft Enterprise Edition : C*-NBEKN-1** and Country Kit 2*-CK004-AA/AP/AG/AS/AJ
Ready-to-Go Clusters Contacts
If you have questions about Ready-to-Go Clusters, please contact:
Product Manager:
Marketing Manager:
Sales Manager:
Ernie Crocker
Mary Lee
Alan Padula
DTN: 264-3992, (603) 884-3992
DTN: 264-4995, (603) 884-4995
DTN: 264-3709, (603) 884-3709
Multivendor Customer Services for Windows NT
and Windows NT Clusters
Whether your customers are implementing Windows NT servers and clusters at the same time, or adding
clustering capabilities to their existing Windows NT domains, Installation and Startup Services are
tailored to meet their needs.
Windows NT Installation and Startup packages are modular by design, so you can choose the level of
work that is right for your customer's environment -- no matter how simple or complex. The complete
Base Service Package includes Windows NT Server software installation and protocol installation, as well
as the creation of user accounts and the integration of PC clients, plus initial printer and fileshare setup. If
your customers prefer, they can purchase varying components of this Base Service Package. Additional
startup services, such as domain creation, NetWare Environment Resource Server or RAS Server
configuration, are also available to support more complex installations.
Windows NT Base Service Package is designed to support the most frequently required installation and
startup services for the straightforward installation of Windows NT Server software. In two days or less,
your Windows NT Server operating system will be setup and ready to communicate with essential
networks, printers, and clients. Base Service Package components include:
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Windows NT Server Operating System Install - Windows NT specialists will install the operating
system and configure up to three network protocols from the Windows NT default protocol set --
NetBEUI, IPX/SPX, and TCP/IP.
Windows NT Server Account Creation - This component supports the creation of ten accounts and
user profiles as well as the creation of Home directories, plus the configuration of account policies for
those accounts.
Windows NT Server Client Configuration - You can have up to five previously-networked PC clients
configured into your customer's Windows NT Server environment. Client accounts are created on the
server and necessary protocols are configured. Plus, a single server-based fileshare is mapped to the
clients, with the addition of access to a single server-based printer.
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Windows NT Server Local Printer Installation - One local printer on Microsoft's Windows NT
Hardware Compatibility List will be integrated with your customer's server. Drivers for other
platforms are installed on the server to enable access to the locally connected printer. Text page print
outs and client access verification services are also provided.
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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 setup of one
fileshare on the local disk, which is physically installed in the server. Then up to five previously
networked PC clients are configured by mapping them to the new server-based fileshare.
For more information on Installation and Startup Services for Windows NT Clusters, go to:
Internal Web Link: http://mcsd1.zko.dec.com/csp/packs/Clusters/clusters.htm
External Web Link: http://www.digital.com/services/nsis/nt_clusters.htm
Other service plans include:
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Priority Service Plan
The Priority Service Plan (also known as Point of Product Sales (POPS) Service) is an industry
leading approach to quoting support services. Our direct and indirect sales channels can now perform
a single table look-up and provide your customers with one service part number and price for a
complete configuration. Using the One-Step Quoting Table, the service price is determined by the
total value of the product order, regardless of the number of products ordered. Compaq is outpacing
the competition, which continues to price system services by individual product items.
For more information on the Priority Service Plan for Windows NT, go to:
Internal Web Link: http://www-amcs.shr.dec.com/mkt/pops.htm
Business Critical Services
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If your customers manage a large enterprise, they depend on complex, critical systems for daily
operations and profitability—even survival. Compaq brings together the people, technology, and
global infrastructure your customers need to keep their Windows NT environment performing at its
best. We combine highly responsive support with proactive, environment-wide services that eliminate
problems that cause downtime. Our flexible plans can give your customer:
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Crisis response as fast as 15 minutes
Dedicated technical account manager and support team
Proactive monitoring services that correct problems before your customer knows they exist
Remote system diagnosis and upgrades
For more information on Business Critical Services for Windows NT, go to:
Internal Web Link: http://www-amcs.shr.dec.com/mkt/nt_techn.htm
External Web Link: http://www.digital.com/services/mcs/mcs_critical.htm
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Bronze Support for Windows NT
Bronze Software Support for Microsoft Windows NT is designed to help your customer maintain high
system availability and top software performance in your non-critical Windows NT software
environment.
The service offers telephone access to Product Specialists during regular business hours (8 a.m. to 5
p.m., Monday-Friday, customer local time) for expert assistance in problem diagnosis and resolution.
It also includes around-the-clock electronic access to symptom/solution databases.
As a result, help in such areas as system management upgrades, new features, and known problems,
plus valuable operational advice, is only a call or a few keystrokes away - not just for Windows NT,
but for the full range of popular software for client/server environments, including Microsoft
BackOffice.
For more information on Bronze Support for Windows NT, go to:
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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
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Bronze Software Support for Microsoft Windows NT
Bronze Software Support for Microsoft Windows NT makes a positive impact on your customer's
business operations and systems investments by maximizing your customer's overall software
performance and availability. Its features include:
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Toll-free telephone advisory and remedial support from the Customer Support Center during
normal business hours
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Problem identification and resolution, usage advice on proper software execution, information on
the interpretation of software product technical documentation, and answers to specific questions
about initial installation and deployment of software
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Electronic Access to symptom/solution databases through the Internet or electronic access tools
Multivendor Support for a full range of products.
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Silver Support for Windows NT
If your customers' client/server environment is complex, has an active and demanding user base, or is
consistently being asked to enhance its performance and availability, Silver Support for Windows NT
is designed specifically for them.
The service goes beyond our basic software support to provide faster access to enhanced support,
delivered by experts on the Silver Team and managed by an assigned technical support specialist
familiar with your customer's operations. Your customer receives proactive support, including
information about newly released patches as soon as it becomes available from the product vendor. It
all adds up to enhanced support for today's demanding environments.
Silver Support for Windows NT starts with all the features and benefits of our Bronze Software
Support, but takes support capabilities farther with:
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A Technical Account Manager assigned to serve as your customer's single point of contact for
critical problems, monitor your customer's service request activity, make sure problems are
resolved to your customer's satisfaction, and work closely with your customers in support of their
business goals.
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Access to a Dedicated Silver Support Team during normal business hours, when your customers
need it the most
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One-hour callbacks during business hours
24x7 coverage from product specialists at the Customer Support Center
Proactive software support, including information on newly released patches and updates.
Multivendor support that covers the full range of products on the Supported Products List
Quarterly site reviews scheduled by your customer's Technical Account Manager to review
significant patterns in service requests or technical problems
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System Healthcheck to identify performance or security issues.
For more information on Silver Support for Windows NT, go to:
Internal Web Link: http://www-amcs.shr.dec.com/mkt/Svc_silver.html
External Web Link: http://www.digital.com/services/mcs/mcs_sntsilver.htm
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Gold Support for Windows NT
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Gold Support for Windows NT provides the highest levels of responsiveness and problem-resolution
capabilities, designed specifically for business-critical environments.
This service increases responsiveness and expedites problem resolution by routing critical service
requests directly to a dedicated Gold Support Team and ensuring comprehensive problem
management by a high-level, named Technical Account Manager. The team is available around the
clock to give your customer's critical calls the highest priority within the Customer Support Center
(CSC), providing continuous effort until the problem is resolved. The service also features electronic
access to resources and proactive software support.
It includes all of the features of Silver Support for Windows NT and adds highly personalized
services, including:
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A named Technical Account Manager who serves as your customer's single point of contact at
our Customer Support Center and oversees technical support
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A dedicated Gold Support Team staffed by Microsoft-trained and certified specialists to provide
top-priority response for your customer's critical calls around the clock
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Callbacks within 30 minutes for critical calls, plus continuous effort
Electronic access for submitting routine or non-critical service requests, exchanging files,
searching the software product databases, and receiving software patches
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Proactive software support, including information on newly released patches and updates, plus
upgrade impact planning
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Multivendor support that covers the full range of products on the Supported Products List
System Healthcheck to identify performance or security issues.
Compaq offers additional services that complement Gold Support and help create a comprehensive
support solution for Windows NT environments.
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System Management Support provides the services of a specialist to complement System
Healthcheck service.
On-Site/Per Event Services provides access to over 1,500 Microsoft Certified Systems
Engineers (MCSEs) to address difficult or specialized challenges.
Installation & Start-Up provides most of the basic installation and start-up work for Windows
NT environments.
For more information on Gold Support for Windows NT, go to:
Internal Web Link: http://www-amcs.shr.dec.com/mkt/Svc_gold.html
External Web Link: http://www.digital.com/services/mcs/mcs_sntgold.htm
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System Health Check for Windows NT
System Healthcheck is the quickest, most cost-effective way to identify security and performance
problems -- before they affect your customer's critical business operations.
Advanced, expert system-based tools are used to collect information on your customer's system or
LAN configuration. The collected data is analyzed against accepted practices, and the findings --
together with recommendations for corrective action -- are documented in a summary report. A
technical specialist reviews and discusses these findings with your customer.
For more information on System Health Check for Windows NT, go to:
External Web Link: http://www.digital.com/info/services/mcs/mcs_srvhcheck.htm
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System Management Services for Windows NT
A dedicated Program Manager is your customer's single point of contact, and provides the following
services:
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Coordinates vendor service agreements
Routes troubleshooting calls
Coordinates training, upgrades, and billing
Plans ongoing, cost-effective service solutions
Qualifies all vendors to stringent quality, skill, and performance standards
Negotiates the most favorable service agreements
Selects multiple service partners to assure availability
For more information on System Management Services for Windows NT, go to:
External Web Link: http://www.digital.com/info/services/mcs/mcs_srvsmsuppt.htm
Software Support for Windows NT
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Software Support Service provides full support for your customer's Windows NT operating system.
Round-the-clock telephone and electronic access to skilled software product specialists and
comprehensive software product databases help your customer's technical staff resolve software issues
and carry out unfamiliar procedures. In addition, your customers are licensed for new versions of
software to help them stay technologically current – including Year 2000 versions of software.
Software Node Service offers a cost-effective alternative for systems where direct telephone support
is not required. This service also provides the right to use new versions of operating system software.
When purchased in conjunction with Software Support Service, Software Node Service extends
electronic and telephone assistance to nodes in a cluster or network.
Layered Product Support provides the right to use new versions of layered software and extends to
your customers' layered products the level of support purchased for their Windows NT operating
system. Layered Product Support must be purchased as part of your customer's software support
agreement.
For more information on Software Support for Windows NT, go to:
External Web Link: http://www.digital.com/info/services/mcs/mcs_support.htm
MSCS Certified Configurations
Microsoft requires that vendors run a self-certification test suite (Hardware Compatibility Test or HCT) to
certify specific hardware configurations in support of MSCS. A configuration consists of:
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Two server nodes (single processor and SMP configurations are considered different servers)
Host-based SCSI or Fibre Channel adapters (attached to the external storage on a multi-initiated bus)
External RAID array or host-based RAID adapters
For more information on MSCS certifications, go to:
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For the official Microsoft Hardware Compatibility List, go to:
Select Cluster in the first entry field; DIGITAL Equipment Corp. in the second entry field.
For the latest information on the status of our Microsoft Cluster Server qualification and certification
efforts, go to:
Select Clusters, select DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits, and then select MSCS Qualification and
Certification Schedule.
Note:
You may see configurations on the MSCS Qualification and Certification Schedule that are not
on Microsoft’s Hardware Compatibility List. Keep in mind that it does take a few weeks for the
logs to be approved and the configurations to appear on Microsoft’s Hardware Compatibility
List.
MSCS Certifications
Note:
As of September 1998, the group doing MSCS certifications on DIGITAL Servers has been
redirected to other work. Please contact Mark Hopewell with any MSCS certification
questions.
The following hardware configurations have been certified for use with MSCS, as of October 27, 1998:
DIGITAL Server CPU Storage
Expansion
Storage
Network
Controller
Name on Microsoft’s HCL
Model
1200
3100
3100
3100
3200
3200
3200
3200
3200
3200
3300
3300
3300
3300
3300
5100
5100
5100
5100
QTY Controller
SMP 2944UW
RA310
RA310
RA310
RA3000
RA310
RA310
RA310
RA450
RA7000
RA3000
RA310
RA310
RA450
RA7000
RA3000
RA310
RA310
RA450
RA3000
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 1200(1P)/RA310u
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 3100(1P)/RA310
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 3100/RA310u
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 3100/RA3000u
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 3200/RA310u
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 3200/RA310
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 3200(1P)/RA310
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 3200/RA450u
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 3200/RA7000u
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 3200/RA3000u
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 3300(1P)/RA310
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 3300(1P)/RA310u
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 3300(1P)/RA450u
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 3300(1P)/RA7000u
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 3300(1P)/RA3000u
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 5100/RA310
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 5100/RA310u
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 5100/RA450u
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 5100/RA3000u
1
2944W
SMP 2944UW
SMP 2944UW
SMP 2944UW
SMP 2944W
1
2944W
SMP 2944UW
SMP 2944UW
SMP 2944UW
1
1
1
1
1
KZPSA
2944UW
2944UW
2944UW
2944UW
SMP 2944W
SMP 2944UW
SMP 2944UW
SMP 2944UW
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5100
5100
5200
5200
5200
5200
5200
5200
5300
5300
5300
5300
5300
7100
7100
7100
7100
7100
SMP 2944UW
SMP N/A
RA7000
RA7000FC
RA310
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 5100/RA7000u
Emulex Hub DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 5100/RA7000 Fibre Channel
1
2944UW
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 5200(1P)/RA310u
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 5200/RA310u
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 5200/RA450u
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 5200/RA7000u
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 5100/RA3000u
SMP 2944UW
SMP 2944UW
SMP 2944UW
SMP 2944UW
SMP N/A
RA310
RA450
RA7000
RA3000
RA7000FC
RA450
Emulex Hub
DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 5200/RA7000 Fibre Channel
1
KZPSA
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model AS1200(1P)/RA450
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 5300/RA450u
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 5300/RA7000u
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 5300/RA3000u
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 5300(1P)/RA3000u
SMP 2944UW
SMP 2944UW
SMP 2944UW
RA450
RA7000
RA3000
RA3000
RA310
1
2944UW
SMP 2944W
SMP 2944UW
SMP 2944UW
SMP 2944UW
SMP 2944UW
DE450-CA
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 7100/RA310u
DE450-CA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 7100/RA450u
DEC PZX6000/RA310
RA310
RA450
RA3000
RA7000
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 7100/RA3000u
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 7100/ StorageWorks RAID
7000
7100
SMP 2944UW
SMP KZPSA
ESA10000
RA310
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server 7100/StorageWorks ESA 100000
7300/
AlphaServer 4100
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model AlphaServer
4100/StorageWorks RAID 310
7300/
AlphaServer 4100
SMP KZPSA
KZPBA
RA450
FR-DE500-BA DEC AS4100/RA450
7300/
AlphaServer 4100
RA7000
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model AlphaServer
4100/StorageWorks RAID 7000 24 Disk Array
7300
7300
7300
7300
7300
SMP 2944UW
RA450
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 7300/RA450u
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 7300(1P)/RA3000u
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 7300/RA3000u
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 7300(1P)/RA7000u
FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 7300/RA7000
1
2944UW
SMP 2944UW
2944UW
SMP 2944UW
RA3000
RA3000
RA7000
RA7000
1
Ordering DIGITAL Hardware/Software for a NT
Cluster
Note: For DCNT, use the part numbers provided in this section and in the most current Product
Handbook to order the components required for a NT cluster.
Step 1 Order two DIGITAL Servers.
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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-based servers), Compaq recommends that you use two identical servers of the same
architecture.
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DIGITAL Servers
Feature
12xx
31xx
32xx
Yes
Yes
Yes
33xx
51xx
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
52xx
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
53xx
Yes
Yes
Yes
ECC Memory
Hot swap bays
Multi-channel RAID
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Redundant cooling
fan
Dual power supply
Yes
Redundant power
supply
Yes
Yes
Rackable
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
MSCS support
DCNT support
versions, CPU/cache
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
1200 II 6233/512
1205 II 266/512
1210 II 300/512
1200R II 266/512
1205R II 333/512
3100 Pro 6200/256
3105 Pro 6200/512
3105R Pro 6200/512
3200 II 6266/512
3205 II 300/512
3210 II 333/512
3215 II 350/512
3200R II 6266/512
3205R II 6300/512
3210R II 333/512
3215R II 6350/512
3300 EV5/400
3305 EV5/500
3300R EV5/400
3305R EV5/500
5100 Pro 6200/256
5105 Pro 6200/512
5200 II 6266/512
5205 II 300/512
5210 II 333/512
5215 II 400/512
5300 EV5/4
5305 EV5/5
II – Pentium II
Pro – Pentium Pro
I/O Slots
7
7
7
6
11
11
6
Maximum internal
storage
45GB
72GB
72GB
72GB
126GB
126GB
126GB
Maximum memory
512MB EDO ECC
DIMM
II - 512MB DIMM Pro
– 1GB SIMM
II - 512MB DIMM
Pro – 1GB SIMM
2GB EDO ECC
DIMM
Pro – 1GB SIMM
II – 512MB DIMM
Pro – 1GB SIMM
II – 512MB DIMM
2GB SDRA
DIMM ECC
Power
300W
300W
300W
350W
450W
450W
450W (2)
CD-ROM
12x SCSI
Yes
12x SCSI
Yes
12x SCSI
Yes
12x SCSI
Yes
12x SCSI
Yes
12x SCSI
Yes
12x SCSI
Yes
RAID option
Hard disk drive
interface
Integrated single
Ultra-Wide SCSI
Integrated single Ultra-
Wide SCSI
Integrated single Ultra-
Wide SCSI
Integrated single
Ultra-Wide SCSI
Integrated PCI Fast
Ethernet
Integrated PCI Fast
Ethernet
Ultra-Wide
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 basic performance capabilities (for example,
purchase a second 5100 to pair with an existing 5100). Two identical servers provide for optimal
performance in the event of failover, although Compaq will support non-identical Alpha-based or
Intel-based DIGITAL Servers (mixed server architecture clusters are not supported). Make sure
that each server has sufficient internal storage for operating system, cluster and application
software.
Intel-based Servers:
DIGITAL
Server
CPU version
Min. BIOS rev.
Min. SCU Rev.
1xxx series
590
2.06
2.06
2.06
2.06
2.06
1.02
2.06
1.10
1.10
1.10
1.10e
5100, 5100DP
5133, 5133DP
5166, 5166DP
5200, 5200DP
6200
1.10e
1.10e
1.10e
1.10e
1.03
31xx series
32xx series
33xx series
6200, 6200MP/2
1.10e
1.01.01
AlphaBIOS V5.64
1.08e
51xx & 52xx
series
590, 590MP/2
5133, 5133MP/2
5166, 5166MP/2
6200, 6200MP/2
1.10
1.08e
1.10
1.08e
1.00
N/A
53xx series
7000 series
1.10
AlphaBIOS V5.65
5133MP, MP/2, MP4
5166MP, MP/2, MP/4
6166MP, MP/2, MP/4
6200MP, MP/2, MP4
1.00.07 BGO
1.00.07 BGO
1.03
3.30
3.30
1.03
1.03
1.03
73xx series
1.10
AlphaBIOS V5.65
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Alpha-based Servers:
Supported with DCNT or MSCS
Platform
3300
CPU version
Alpha BIOS for DCNT
400
500
400
533
400
533
5.64
5.64
5.65
5.65
5.65
5.65
3305
5300
5305
7300
7305
AlphaServers (Universal Platforms)
Supported with DCNT
Platform
CPU version Alpha BIOS
800
333
400
500
5.64
5.64
5.64
1000/1000a 266
Check with your sales
representative
333
400
500
Check with your sales
representative
Check with your sales
representative
Check with your sales
representative
1200
4100
400
466
533
400
466
533
5.65
5.65
5.65
5.65
5.65
5.65
If your server is listed, but you do not have the proper BIOS version, download the appropriate
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QTY
Intel-based DIGITAL Servers
QTY Alpha-based DIGITAL Servers
DIGITAL Server 3300, 3305
DIGITAL Server 1200, 1205, 1210
DIGITAL Server 3100, 3105
DIGITAL Server 5300, 5305
DIGITAL Server 3200, 3205, 3210, 3220, 3225
DIGITAL Server 5100, 5105
DIGITAL Server 7300, 7305, 7310
DIGITAL Server 5200, 5205, 5210, 5220, 5225
DIGITAL Server 7100, 7105
Step 2 Order one of the DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits.
QTY Part Number
Description
BA356 Ultra Cluster Kit (Pedestal) for Intel or Alpha DIGITAL Servers
FR-CK356-UP
FR-CK356-UR BA356 Ultra Cluster Kit (Rackmount) for Intel or Alpha DIGITAL Servers
FR-CK450-RP
FR-CK450-RR
FR-CK700-UP
FR-CK700-UP
FR-CK300-UP
RA450 Cluster Kit (Pedestal) for Intel only
RA450 Cluster Kit (Rackmount) for Intel only
RA7000 Ultra Cluster Kit (Pedestal) for Intel or Alpha DIGITAL Servers
RA7000 Ultra Cluster Kit (Pedestal) for Intel or Alpha DIGITAL Servers
RA3000 Cluster Kit (Pedestal/Rackmount) for Intel or Alpha1 DIGITAL Servers
Step 3 To daisy-chain a second external storage cabinet, order the following kit in addition
to the DIGITAL Server Cluster Kit.
QTY Part Number
Description
FR-BA356-PA
BA356 Pedestal Expansion Cabinet
The FR-BA356-PA is already configured with dual channel
Personality Module and the terminator (BA35X-ME) for a split
bus configuration. There is another jumper (BA35X-MF) for
those that want to go back to a single bus.
Requires: another cabinet, a VHDCI to VHDCI cable
(BN38C-nn) of the appropriate length (Compaq offers 2M and
5M ), and a tri-link connector (H8861-AA) from
StorageWorks, a BA356 Pedestal Cluster Kit (FR-CK356-UP)
FR-BA356-PD
BA356 Rackmount Expansion Cabinet
Requires: another cabinet, a VHDCI to VHDCI cable
(BN38C-nn) of the appropriate length (Compaq offers 2M and
5M ), and a tri-link connector (H8861-AA) from StorageWorks
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DS-SWXRA-HB
DS-BA370-AA
DS-SWXRA-GD
RA7000 Pedestal Disk Expansion Cabinet
Requires: Expansion Cable Kit (DS-SWXRA-HB) for each
Disk Expansion Cabinet
RA7000 Rackmount Disk Expansion Cabinet
Requires: Expansion Cable Kit (DS-SWXRA-HB) for each
Disk Expansion Cabinet
RA3000 Disk Expansion Cabinet
Includes: 120/240 V, with space for an additional 7 Ultra-
SCSI disk drives, expansion SCSI cable
Requires: another Software Platform Kit
Step 4 Order Storage Building Blocks (SBB) for the storage and/or expansion cabinets.
The following table compares the 9GB and 18GB disk drives:
Model number
DS-RZ1EF-VA1
DS-RZ40-VA
DS-RZ1EF-VW1
DS-RZ1DF-VW
FR-RZ1DB-VW
18.2
9.1
18.2
9.1
Capacity (GB)
Interface
Fast SCSI-2
10 (Narrow)
Fast SCSI-2
10 (Narrow)
UltraSCSI
20 (F10)
UltraSCSI
20 (F10)
Transfer rate
(MB per second)
170
121
170
121
Internal data rate
(Mbits/sec - max)
Cache
1 MB
1 MB
1 MB
1 MB
7.5/8.5
7.5/8.5
7.5/8.5
7.5/8.5
Average seek Read/
Write (ms)
4.17
4.17
4.17
4.17
Average latency
(ms)
PRML
MR
Peak
MR
7,200
13.0
1.6
PRML
MR
Peak
MR
7,200
13.0
1.6
Recording method
Head type
7,200
14.5
1.6
7,200
14.5
1.6
RPM
Power (idle watts)
Height (inches)
Form factor (inches)
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
1Supported on the RA450, RA7000, and RA3000
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Part Number
Qty of
Qty of
Qty of
Qty of
Qty of
FR-RZ1BB-VW
or
FR-RZ1CB-VW or FR-RZ1CD-VW or
FR-RZ1DB-VW or
DS-RZ1DF-VW
(9.1GB)
DS-RZ1EF-
(18.2GB – F
Narrow)
DS-RZ1CB-VW
(4.3GB) 2
DS-RZ1CD-VW
(4GB at 1000 rpm)
DS-RZ1BB-VW
(2.1GB)1
FR-CK356-UP (6 max.)
FR-CK356-UR (6 max.)
FR-CK450-RP (24 max.)
FR-CK450-RR (24 max.)
FR-CK700-UP (24 max)
FR-CK700-UR (24 max)
FR-CK300-UP (7 max.)
Not suppor
Not suppor
1 Will be available through December 1998, no replacement
2 Will be available through September 1998, replaced by DS-RZ1CF-VW
Note: These drives are ultra-capable, but will perform as fast SCSI disks in the storage cabinets. These disks could be used in
compliant storage cabinets for ultra levels of performance. Also, these drives are not supported in the DIGITAL Servers
DIGITAL Server drives in the Cluster Kits. The following matrix lists the number of drives supported in each external st
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
channels
Fast Narrow Single
Ended, SCSI-2
2, 4, 9GB
Yes
2, 4, 9GB
Yes
2, 4, 9GB
Yes
2, 4, 9GB
Yes
Hard disk size
Hot swappable disks
No
Yes
Yes
Disk mirroring in a
clustered environment
7 up to 13
24 for disk drives
24 up to 72 with 2
7 up to 14
SBB Slots
and cache batteries expansion cabinets
in hot-swap
carriers
Yes
No
Up to 2
HSZ70
Yes
Yes
Expansion cabinet
RAID controller
None
N/A
HSZ50
Yes
HSZ22
0, 1, 0+1, 4, 5
RAID Level
(0, 1, 0+1, and adaptive
3/5)
N/A
N/A
N/A
Optional
Yes
Optional
Yes
Optional
16MB
Redundant controller
Controller auto failover
Cache (read/write back)
32MB up to 64MB 64MB up to 128
and 128 MB
MB
N/A
No
Single/controller
Yes (up to 8)
Single/controller
Yes (up to 8)
Cache battery
Hot swappable cooling
fan
One 180
watt, can
Five can order up
to eight 150 watt
Five can order up
to eight 180 watt
Power supply
order second
RA450 Options
QTY Part Number
Description
FR-HSZ50-AF
RA450/HSZ50 controller for redundant controller operation in
RA450 Cluster Kit
Requires: QB-5JCAA-SA.
FR-HSSIM-AA
32MB cache module for RA450/HSZ50 controller
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FR-SWXBP-SD
FR-HS35X-BA
FR-HS35X-BB
FR-SWXBF-AA
FR-SWXBE-AA
Shelf power supply for RA450
Single cache battery
Dual cache battery
Dual speed fan kit for RA450
Environmental Monitor Unit for RA450.
RA7000 Options
QTY Part Number
Description
DS-HSZ70-AH
Redundant HSZ70 Controller for dual controllers in DS-
SWXRA-HC
Requires: Battery (DS-HS35X-BC) and HSZ70 Solution
Software
DS-HS35X-BC
DS-HSSIM-AB
Single external cache battery
64MB Controller Cache Memory
Requires: redundant controllers require equal amounts of
cache, one DS-BNK37-1E expansion cable kit
DS-BNK37-1E
DS-BA35X-HH
Expansion Cable kit
Order one with each expansion cabinet (DS-SWXRA-HB).
180 Watt Power supplies
Requires: an additional Power control unit (DS-BA35X-HE)
when you have more than five 180Watt power supplies
DS-HS35X-BD
Dual replacement external cache battery
Requires: order one PVQ (DS-BA35X-EC)
Dual speed fan kit
DS-BA35X-MK
DS-BA35X-EB
DS-BA35X-EC
DS-BA35X-HE
Environmental Monitor Unit (EMU)
Power Verification and Addressing (PVA)
Power Control Unit
Requires: an additional Power Control Unit when you have
more than five 180Watt power supplies
RA3000 Options
QTY Part Number
DS-HSZ22-AA
Description
Second HSZ22 Controller
Second HSZ22 controller with two 32Mbytes
Expansion pedestal
DS-HSZ22-AB
DS-SWXRA-GD
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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 Item
2
Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition
Deploying a DCNT environment:
·
Windows NT Server 4.0 (required for each server)
·
·
Windows NT Service Pack 3 (required for each server)
DCNT* v1.1 SP2
QTY Item
Part number
1*
2
DCNT v1.1 SP2
QB-53V9A-SA*
Windows NT Server, Standard
Edition 4.0
Provided with selected Alpha-based DIGITAL
Servers if ordered from Compaq
2
Windows NT Server, Standard
Edition 4.0 Service Pack 3
Provided with selected Alpha-based DIGITAL
Servers if ordered from Compaq
Download from http://www.microsoft.com
*DCNT is included, at no additional charge, in the FR-CK450-RP/RR Cluster Kits; otherwise,
you must order DCNT separately using part number QB-53V9A-SA.
Note: Both Custom Systems and our resellers offer operating system installation services.
Cluster Quick Start
This is a reprint of the new Cluster Quick Start, a high-level, generic overview of the installation and
configuration of two-node clusters on Windows NT. Look for the Cluster Quick Start in upcoming
Cluster Kits.
Whether you are using DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT or Microsoft Cluster Server to create a highly-
available computing environment, the installation consists of many hardware and software components
and procedures. To get you started, the Cluster Quick Start provides a high level, generic overview of the
cluster installation and configuration process using a RAID Array and two servers. These instructions
include general steps for both DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT and Microsoft Cluster Server and
includes pointers to resources for detailed instructions. This overview does not replace the installation and
configuration instructions provided in your software and hardware documentation.
Step 1 Unpack the Hardware and Software
§
§
§
Unpack the Cluster Kit.
Unpack and setup the new servers.
Unpack the RAID Array and hard disks.
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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 Install Network Cards
Install the network cards for the public and private network needs. & Refer to your server documentation
for specific procedures.
Step 4 Install Private Network Cable
Connect the private network with the supplied cross-over network (UTP) cable. Be sure to assign a unique
subnet address for this private network.
Step 5 Install Hard Disks
Install the hard disks into the RAID Array. & Refer to your RAID Array documentation for specific
procedures.
Step 6 Connecting Cabling
§
Connect the Y cables, terminators, and SCSI cables between the servers and the RAID Array.
Terminators should be attached at both ends of the system.
§
Power up the first server (Host A).
& Refer to your RAID Array documentation for specific procedures.
Step 7 Configuration Guidelines
Use Adaptec’s SCSISelect Utility to configure the adapter in each server:
§
§
§
Specify a unique SCSI ID for each controller on the shared bus; set one to ID6, the other to ID7.
Disable SCSI Bus resets at IC initialization.
Set host adapter SCSI termination to Low Off/High Off.
Step 8 Install NT Software
On each server, install and configure either the Microsoft NT Server (NTS) 4.x Service Pack 3, Standard
Edition for DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT or Windows NT server, Enterprise Edition for Microsoft
Cluster Server. During the NT installation:
§
§
§
Configure the LAN and private network Ethernet adapters for IP.
Assign IP addresses to each of the four adapters.
Boot both the first (Host A) and second (Host B) servers.
Step 9 Install Host Adapter Drivers on Hosts A and B
Install the Adaptec driver that is appropriate for your server. See the following URL for the correct driver
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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 for specific procedures.
Step 11 Install Console Software on Host A
Install StorageWorks Command Console to create logical units (LUNs). & Refer to your StorageWorks
RAID Arrays for Windows NT Clusters Installation Guide for specific procedures.
Step 12 Partition Drives on Host A
§
§
§
Use Microsoft’s Disk Administrator to format and partition your disk drives in the RAID Array.
Assign high order drive letters (K and up) to the shared drives. Assign Y to the CD-ROM drive.
Shut down Host A.
Step 13 Install RAID Drivers on Host B
§
§
Install the HSZDISK.SYS class driver for the RAID Array.
Reboot Host A.
& Refer to your StorageWorks RAID Arrays for Windows NT Clusters Installation Guide for specific
procedures.
Step 14 Review RAID Array
§
Reboot Host B and use Microsoft’s Disk Administrator to verify that Host B can recognize the RAID
Array.
§
Assign high order drive letters (K and up) to the shared drives. All shared drives included in the
cluster must have identical drive assignments. Assign Y to the CD-ROM drive.
Step 15 Review Network Addresses
§
Verify that clients are on the same subnet network mask as servers; node and cluster aliases should be
the same.
§
Shut down Host B.
& Refer to your Microsoft Cluster Server Administrator’s Guide for specific procedures.
Step 16 Choose Windows NT Cluster Software
Install Microsoft Cluster Server (go to 16a) or DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT (go to 16b).
Step 16a Install Microsoft Cluster Server
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Boot Host A.
From the Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition Installer dialog box, select the Microsoft
Cluster Server check box and start the installation.
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Install Microsoft Cluster Server on Host A.
Boot Host B and install Microsoft Cluster Server on Host B.
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& Refer to your Microsoft Cluster Server Administrator’s Guide for specific procedures.
Step 16b Install DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT
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Use the Cluster Checkout Utility on the Quick Launch CD to verify the connections in your cluster.
Turn off the power for the RAID Array, and boot both servers.
On Host A, install DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT. Leave Host A up and running. Do not reboot
the server at this time.
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On Host B, install DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT.
Turn on power for the RAID Array.
Reboot the servers one at a time.
Run the DIGITAL Cluster Administrator on both servers to verify the cluster installation.
Use the DIGITAL Cluster Administrator to set up your shared disks in failover groups.
Install DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT client software on each client as needed.
& Refer to your DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT Installation and Configuration Guide. For
information on the Cluster Administrator, see your DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT Administrator’s
Guide for specific procedures.
Pointers for More Information
For the latest information on DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits, go to:
For the latest information on DCNT, go to:
For the official Microsoft Hardware Compatibility List, go to:
For the latest information on the status of our Microsoft Cluster Server qualification and certification
efforts, go to:
A Special Thanks
Thanks to all who contributed to this guide. A special thanks goes to Barbara Landino for her cluster-
specific information on ServerWORKS Manager.
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