Table Of Contents - Compaq DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Manual

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