Compaq DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT - Manuals

Page 2 - Contents

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

Page 4 - Compaq Clustering Solutions; Clustering

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

Page 5 - Cluster Kits; Storage Interconnects; Tools; Solution Sizer

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

Page 6 - ServerMaker; ServerWorks Manager; ClusterWORKS; Enterprise Cluster Software

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

Page 7 - Worldwide Service and Support; Highlights

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

Page 8 - Microsoft Cluster Server; Cluster Software; Cluster Administrator

8 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide • Qualify and certify DIGITAL Server 1000, 3000, 5000, and 7000 families with currently supportedprocessor variants on Microsoft’s Hardware Compatibility List. This enables your system to besupported by Microsoft technical assistance. ...

Page 9 - Point of Failure

9 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - Many applications can be adapted to take advantage of MSCS’ failover feature. These applications mustbe able to use TCP/IP and use remote storage for its data. (Applications that keep a significant stateinformation in memory are not ...

Page 10 - DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT; System-level high availability; Greater manageability and flexibility

10 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT (DCNT) is a layered application on top of Windows NT. It is basedon open industry standards and commodity building blocks. Important components are dual active servers,sh...

Page 11 - Remote Cluster Administrator

11 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - • Remote Cluster Administrator Remote Cluster Administrator that provides remote cluster management functions enabling the userto manage any cluster from a Win95 or Windows NT workstation or server. • Scalable design Scalability of ...

Page 12 - DCNT IP Address Failover Support for File Shares

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

Page 13 - DCNT Elimination of Client Software Requirement; DCNT SQL Server Support Enhancements

13 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - For details on setting up and using this new feature, see the "DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NTAdministrator's Guide Addendum". • DCNT Elimination of Client Software Requirement Clients do not need to install cluster client s...

Page 14 - Upgrading from DCNT to MSCS; Cluster; Typical DCNT Environment

14 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide Upgrading from DCNT to MSCS DCNT’s Migration Wizard helps customers migrate from DCNT V1.1 to MSCS. The Migration Wizardhas two major components: • MIGWIZ/RDC (Read DIGITAL Clusters) - checks to ensure that DCNT is installed, reads th...

Page 15 - Supported DCNT Hardware

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

Page 17 - Clusters

DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - 71xx RA310RA450RA7000RA3000 RA310 3 or RA450 3 or RA7000 orRA3000 2944W 1 or 2944UW 1 FR-DE500-BA orFR-DE500-AA orFR-DE450-CA V3.30 V1.00.07 BGO 73xx RA310RA450RA7000RA3000 RA310 3 or RA450 3 or RA7000 orRA3000 KZPSA 2 or 2944UW 1 FR-D...

Page 18 - Differences between DCNT and MSCS; Feature

Differences between DCNT and MSCS Here’s a quick summary of the differences between DCNT and MSCS so that you can decide whichproduct best meets your customer’s needs. Feature DCNT MSCS Cost $995 per server and $1990 percluster plus the cost of NT 4.0Standard Edition for eachserver Upgrade price for...

Page 19 - Why Buy Clusters from Compaq?

19 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - Oracle failover Yes (7.x) – Workgroup andEnterprise Editions Yes (8.x) Lotus Notes Domino failover Yes - 4.6 Active/Active supportthrough partitioned Domino servers Yes Netscape SuiteSpot Web Server 3.0failover Yes Yes Microsoft Int...

Page 20 - ServerWORKS Manager; Overview

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

Page 21 - Discovering Clusters; Figure 1-1 Discovered Clusters on a Map View

21 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - Using ServerWORKS Manager with Clusters A cluster provides high availability of services to the network. Typically, a cluster consists of two serversthat are similarly configured with resources like applications, databases, and hard...

Page 22 - Viewing Information about Cluster Resource Groups

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

Page 23 - Setting an Alarm on a Cluster Resource or Group; Figure 1-4 Alarm Configuration Window

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

Page 24 - Figure 1-5 Add New Component Status Alarm Category Tab

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

Page 25 - Monitoring for Transitions; DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits; DIGITAL Server Cluster Kit Overview; do not include

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

Page 26 - DIGITAL Server Cluster Kit Components; External Storage Cabinets; BA356 Ultra Cluster Kits:

26 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide • Storage building blocks (hot-swap disks) • Application software • Windows NT Server, or Windows NT Server/ Enterprise Edition, which contains Microsoft ClusterServer • Base Clustering software Note: DCNT is provided at no additional...

Page 27 - Original Part Number

27 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - FR-CK356-UP - BA356 Pedestal DIGITAL Server Cluster Kit Original Part Number Qty Description DS-BA356-KH 1 Ultra SCSI differential channel shelf, 2 dual speed blowers FR-PCTAZ-FB 2 Adaptec 2944UW Differential Ultra Wide SCSI control...

Page 33 - FR-CK700-UR – RA7000 Rackmount DIGITAL Server Cluster Kit

33 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - FR-CK700-UR – RA7000 Rackmount DIGITAL Server Cluster Kit Original Part Number Qty Description DS-BA370-AA 1 RAID Array 7000 Rackmount enclosure DS-HSZ70-AH 1 Ultra SCSI RAID controller with 64 MB cache DS-HS35X-BC 1 Single Ethernet...

Page 34 - must; does not include

34 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide The RA3000 Cluster Kit supports the RA3000 disk drive shelf (DS-SWXRA-GN). The disk driveshelf contains a UltraSCSI, wide, straight buss device shelf (DS-BA356-JD or equivalent), a second180 Watt power brick (DS-BA35X-HH), a one half ...

Page 38 - Expansion Cabinets

38 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide Interface Cards (NIC) and cabling. DCNT supports NetBEUI, TCP/IP, and IPX/SPX networkprotocols. MSCS supports the TCP/IP network protocol. • Storage Options A variety of options are available for the StorageWorks RAID Arrays. For exam...

Page 39 - RAID Options; Part Number

39 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - drives, expansion SCSI cable RAID Options The following sections describe RAID Array options. RA450 Options You can order the following options for the RA450: Part Number Description FR-HSZ50-AF RA450/HSZ50 controller for redundant ...

Page 41 - Cluster Contacts

41 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - RA3000 Options You can order the following options for the RA3000: Part Number Description DS-HSZ22-AA Ava ilable Q3 CY 1998 Redundant HSZ22 Controller for dual controllers in DS-SWXRA-HC Includes : 16MB cache and two 16MB SIMMs for...

Page 42 - Components NOT included in the Ready-to-Go Clusters; Tape drives

42 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide Ready-to-Go Cluster Components Although there are several Ready-to-Go Cluster configurations available, the following example lists thecomponents of the Ready-to-Go Cluster using the 7305. The DIGITAL Server 7305HA is a H9A10 white ca...

Page 43 - Windows NT Installation and Startup packages

43 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - Ordering Ready-to-Go Clusters You can order the DIGITAL Server 7305HA with either: • Microsoft NT 4.0 and DCNT: C*-NAEKN-1** (No country kit) • Microsoft Enterprise Edition : C*-NBEKN-1** and Country Kit 2*-CK004-AA/AP/AG/AS/AJ Read...

Page 44 - Priority Service Plan

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

Page 45 - Bronze Software Support for Microsoft Windows NT; Silver Support for Windows NT; Gold Support for Windows NT

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

Page 46 - System Management Support

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

Page 47 - System Management Services for Windows NT; MSCS Certified Configurations

47 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - • System Management Services for Windows NT A dedicated Program Manager is your customer's single point of contact, and provides the followingservices: − Coordinates vendor service agreements − Routes troubleshooting calls − Coordin...

Page 48 - MSCS Certifications

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

Page 49 - Step 1 Order two DIGITAL Servers.

49 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - 5100 SMP 2944UW RA7000 FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 5100/RA7000u 5100 SMP N/A RA7000FC Emulex Hub DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 5100/RA7000 Fibre Channel 5200 1 2944UW RA310 FR-DE500-BA DIGITAL Server Cluster Model 5200(1...

Page 51 - DIGITAL Servers

DIGITAL Servers Feature 12xx 31xx 32xx 33xx 51xx 52xx 53xx ECC Memory Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Hot swap bays Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Multi-channel RAID Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Redundant coolingfan Yes Yes Dual power supply Yes Redundant powersupply Yes Yes Rackable Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No MSCS suppo...

Page 53 - CPU version

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 isrecommended that both servers provide the same basic performance capabilities (for example,purchase a ...

Page 55 - Step 2 Order one of the DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits.; in addition; to the DIGITAL Server Cluster Kit.

55 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide - QTY Intel-based DIGITAL Servers QTY Alpha-based DIGITAL Servers DIGITAL Server 1200, 1205, 1210 DIGITAL Server 3300, 3305 DIGITAL Server 3100, 3105 DIGITAL Server 5300, 5305 DIGITAL Server 3200, 3205, 3210, 3220, 3225 DIGITAL Server...

Page 58 - Step 5 Order any optional storage options.; Storage Options

Step 5 Order any optional storage options. The following table lists storage options. Storage Options Feature BA356 RA450 RA7000 RA3000 Ultra SCSI-WideDifferentialJBOD 6 Fast NarrowSingle Ended,SCSI-2 Ultra SCSI WideSingle Ended, 6channels Fast Narrow SingleEnded, SCSI-2 Hard disk size 2, 4, 9GB 2, ...

Page 60 - Step 1 Unpack the Hardware and Software

60 DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide Step 6 Order the operating system and application software, as needed. Deploying a MSCS environment: • Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition (includes Microsoft Cluster Server) QTY Item 2 Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition Deployin...

Page 63 - Step 16b Install DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT; Pointers for More Information; A Special Thanks

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