MODELS
Compaq ProLiantTM Cluster HA/F500
Enhanced Cluster DT Kit
164227-B22
Enhanced Cluster Kit
379937-B24
Basic Cluster Kit
103250-B24
Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 is Compaq's high-end Windows based cluster solution that provides the highest levels of availability in a No-Single-
Points-of-Failure or disaster tolerant cluster environment. The solution is ideal for customers' business-critical applications and data access requirements.
The ProLiant HA/F500 Cluster can be configured for 4-nodes with Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server in both standard and DT cluster
configurations. Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server can be configured in 2-node standard and DT clusters. The Disaster Tolerant cluster
configurations in both Datacenter and Advanced Server Operating System provide for storage and node separation which span distances up to 100Km
through the use of ATM or VLWL GBIC's, and up to 10Km using LWL GBIC's. The use associated with the different kits is described in the Overview.
OVERVIEW
The Compaq ProLiantTM Cluster HA/F500 is a cluster platform comprised of ProLiant servers, StorageWorksTM storage, fibre channel interconnects, and
Compaq software, running on a Microsoft Windows Operating System. This solution offers high availability through the use of redundant hardware,
software, and manageability tools found in the servers and storage subsystem. This platform features the highest level of availability, and can be
configured to provide an environment with No-Single-Points-of-Failure, or a disaster tolerant environment based on configuration.
The cluster kits support a variety of configurations, including single path, dual path, and disaster tolerant configurations with a separation of up to 100 Km
between nodes. The Basic Cluster Kit provides a base set of documentation and a crossover cable, specifically for customers who have already
purchased Secure Path Software and hardware separately. The Enhanced Cluster Kit provides a complete set of documentation, a crossover cable,
multi-path and intelligent manageability software necessary to configure a no-single-point-of-failure cluster solution. The Enhanced DT Cluster Kit
provides additional documentation and software that has been tested and certified to work in the disaster tolerant configurations shown later in this
document.
The complete solution consists of the following major components:
Compaq ProLiant High-End, High Density Servers, or Data Center Servers
Compaq Storage Works Fibre Channel External RAID storage sub-system (RA8000 or MA8000, ESA12000 or EMA12000, MA6000) with orderable
controller software for hub, switch, or disaster tolerance support
Fibre Channel interconnect hardware including (host bus adapters, cables and GBIC, hubs, or switches)
Microsoft Operating System, Windows 2000 Advanced Server or Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 Basic, Enhanced, or Enhanced DT Kit
Secure Path Software for the third and fourth node of a four-node cluster (Datacenter Server only)
Supported servers for this solution can be found at the High Availability section of Compaq's Web site at www.compaq.com/highavailability. Some
examples of the possible system configurations and connectivity block diagrams are found at the end of this document.
COMPONENTS AND FEATURES
Highest Level of Availability
The ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 is an integrated solution that consists of Compaq's high-end, high-density ProLiant servers, or Data Center Servers,
Compaq StorageWorks storage subsystems, and fibre channel server- to-storage-interconnect hardware and software. This unique combination of highly
available server and storage hardware, redundant connections, intelligent management and verification software, and failover capabilities of the Microsoft
Windows Operating System gives the customer the highest levels of data access and applications available in the market today.
Highly Available Server Hardware
Compaq ProLiant servers incorporate high availability and manageability features, such as PCI hot plug, redundant hot plug fans, redundant processor
power modules, redundant NIC support, hot plug dual port 10/100 TX NIC, Remote Insight, and redundant hot plug power supplies.
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Highest Level of Availability (continued)
Redundant connections between server and storage system
The ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 solution supports dual fibre channel hubs or switches and dual active/active RAID controllers that provide total hardware
redundancy when accessing the external storage subsystem. Dual host bus adapters (HBAs) installed in the servers support redundant server to storage
connections, with static load balancing, and auto failover in the event of an HBA or link failure, through Compaq Secure Path software, provided as part of
the Enhanced and Enhanced DT cluster kits.
Single Point of Control Management through Intelligent Cluster Administrator and Insight Manager XE - Cluster Monitor
Compaq's Single Point of Control cluster monitor and administrator offerings provide enhanced cluster management and control via a Web-based
interface. The Intelligent Cluster Administrator provides industry-leading Web-based cluster administration and cluster configuration management.
Optionally, Insight Manager XE - Cluster Monitor provides common data collection and repository for your enterprise servers, desktops, and clusters. The
Cluster Monitor provides real time feedback on cluster events giving the administrator early warning capability for cluster monitor points to alleviate
potential business-critical outages due to cluster failover.
Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server Support
With the addition of Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server and the suite of integration testing, configuration control, additional services, support, and
technical and professional services available through the Compaq Data Center Solution Program, along with the additional support of 4-node clusters, this
solution is "READY" for Data Center applications required in business and mission-critical environments.
Failover capability of Windows Operating System
The Windows Operating System provides for fully automated detection, failover and failback at the hardware and application level in order to maintain
client access in the case of application or hardware failure. The operating system manages the components of the cluster as resources and maintains
availability to the attached network. This functionality is provided via MSCS, the accepted industry-standard NT cluster management software. It is
provided as part of Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition operating system, and Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server and Datacenter Server
operating systems. The additional managed failover combinations now available with three and four node clusters provides real Data Center level
availability, even with multiple system failures of key components. The capability to cascade failover as a result of multiple failure events is the key to
higher levels of availability. The 4-node cluster capability also provides more effective resource utilization which reduces the overall cost of ownership.
Highly Available Storage
The RA8000/ESA12000 or MA8000/EMA12000 storage systems from Compaq StorageWorks are high-capacity storage subsystems that support single
or redundant RAID controllers, which manage up to 72 disks per controller or controller pair. Each cluster configuration, with the use of hubs (FC-AL), will
support two pairs of controllers for a maximum raw storage capacity configuration of 5.24 TB per cluster (2 storage subsystems x 72 drives x 36.4 GB=
5.24 TB). The use of fibre channel switches (FC-Switch), will support four pairs of controllers for a maximum raw storage capacity configuration of 10.48
TB per cluster (4 storage subsystems x 72 drives x 36.4 GB= 10.48). Note that the capacities increase linearly as higher capacity drives are added and
supported by the storage subsystems. The dual RAID controllers can also be configured to support two independent clusters on a single storage
subsystem utilizing a hub (FC-AL), and up to four independent clusters utilizing the switch configuration (FC-Switch).
High availability storage components include redundant power supplies, fans, controllers, host bus adapters, cache battery backup, hot global
spare drives, and multi-level RAID architecture (0, 1, 3/5, 1+0).
High-performance features include 64 MB to 512 MB of Mirrored Write Back Cache memory per controller. The RA8000/MA8000 ships with 64 MB
per controller installed, and the ESA12000/EMA12000 ships with 256 MB per controller installed. Additional memory modules for upgrade to 512 MB
can be ordered separately. An unique read-ahead algorithm can boost performance for certain applications by up to 40 percent. Dual host bus
adapters, which are static load balanced, can also increase system performance.
Manageability through StorageWorks Command Console (SWCC) provides a graphical user interface (GUI) to setup/configure, monitor, and
troubleshoot storage subsystems. The SWCC works in conjunction with Compaq Insight ManagerTM (CIM), CIM/XE and SmartStartTM, for complete
Systems Management.
Disaster Tolerant solutions, through the use of Data Replication Manager (DRM) software, can take advantage of the fibre channel switch fabric to
implement: (a) Online, real-time local and remote data replication, (b) Data replication to remote site at fibre channel speeds (100 MB/s), (c)
Synchronous mirroring, (d) Remote site at extended distances (100 Km using the enhanced DT cluster configuration) from production data center, (e)
Host independent copy operation, (f) Automatic or manual recovery from site failure.
Based on Industry-Standard Hardware and Software
Because the solution is based on industry-standard hardware and software, it can be implemented at a much lower cost than proprietary RISC/UNIX-
based cluster solutions, without compromising availability.
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Investment Protection
The HA/F500 combines state-of-the art technology and industry standards-based components to provide a long-term business solution. The
implementation of fibre channel arbitrated loop (FC-AL) and fibre channel switch (FC-Switch) technology, in conjunction with high speed processing power
and system and network interconnects, position the user to take advantage of new software that optimizes the capabilities of the current hardware. The
Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 can be configured utilizing many of the standard servers and components that are available today and may already be
on-site. This means that customers can achieve high availability systems through clusters that they have assembled using their existing servers and
storage components.
Integrated Solutions
Compaq ProLiant Clusters integrate hardware and software to provide a total solution for business-critical and mission critical environments. Compaq
ProLiant Servers, Fibre Channel Hub Interconnect, Compaq StorageWorks storage Systems, Microsoft and Compaq Software, and Compaq integration
documentation have all been thoroughly tested in all supported cluster configurations. Compaq's close relationship with application partners resulted in
the development of cluster applications certified for use on Compaq hardware. Compaq uses this expertise to help customers design cluster
configurations that will meet their business needs and application requirements.
The Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 Enhanced DT Kit for Disaster Recovery and Geographically dispersed sites up to 100 Km separation
Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 Administrator Guide
Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 Disaster Tolerant Supplement
HA/F500 Enhanced DT Release Notes
Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 Enhanced DT Poster
Compaq Cluster Verification Utility (CCVU) Software
Web-based Intelligent Cluster Administrator Software
Compaq StorageWorks Secure Path software
Kit contents card
The Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 Enhanced Kit for local or campus firewall node separation 500 M (50 micron), 250 M (62.5 micron)
12 ft. Ethernet Crossover Cable
Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 Administrator Guide
Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 Windows 2000 Migration Guide
Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 Enhanced Configuration Poster
Compaq Cluster Verification Utility (CCVU) Software
Web-based Intelligent Cluster Administrator Software
Compaq StorageWorks Secure Path software
Kit contents card
The Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 Basic Kit for documentation and crossover cable
12 ft. Ethernet Crossover Cable
Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 Administrator Guide
Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 Windows 2000 Migration Guide
Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 Enhanced Configuration Poster
Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 Basic Configuration Poster
Compaq Cluster Verification Utility (CCVU) Software
Kit contents card
Microsoft Windows NT Enterprise Edition (NTS/E), or Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server, or Datacenter Server Operating System
Microsoft Operating System is required and is not included in the cluster kit. (Order directly from Microsoft or qualified distributor.) (Note: Windows 2000
Datacenter Server must be purchased as part of a Compaq Data Center solution and is not available directly from Microsoft distributors.) The Basic and
Enhanced clusters are supported under Windows NT, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, and Data Center Server.
Servers
Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 is intended for use with Compaq ProLiant high-end, high-density servers, or Data Center Servers. For supported
configurations, refer to the Compaq High Availability web site at http://www.compaq.com/highavailability/.
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The Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 Basic Kit for documentation and crossover cable (continued)
Heartbeat Interconnect
Compaq strongly recommends the use of a private network connection between cluster nodes. A 12 ft. Ethernet crossover cable is included in the
Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 Kits for this purpose. An optional 100 ft. Ethernet cable (309835-B21) can be purchased separately.
(Note: this cable is not included in the Enhanced DT Kit, as the server to server interconnect is via an extended distance.)
Related hardware components
StorageWorks 64-Bit/33-MHz PCI-to-Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter for NT (176479-B21)
Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7 (234453-001) or Hub 12 (295573-001)
Fibre Channel Switch 16 port (158223-B21) or 8 port (158222-B21), or Fibre Channel SAN Switch 8-EL (176219-B21). See switch documentation for
features and functionality of each of these switches and hubs.
Required purchase of one OS software/platform kit 380551-001 with the storage system per cluster
Disaster tolerance required the DT Software Platform kit for NT/Intel (128696-B21)
Controller Software
ACS V8.5F kit for switched or FC-AL fibre channel (128697-B21)
ACS V8.5P kit for Data Replication and DT Cluster support (128698-B21)
Fibre Cable Options (234457-B21/-B22/-B23/-B24/-B25)
(See individual QuickSpecs for detailed-information relative to each of the above basic cluster components.)
The Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 Kit
Enhanced DT Kit 164227-B22
Enhanced Kit 379937-B24
B a s i c Kit 103250-B24
Service and Support
Compaq servers and storage systems are protected by Compaq Services, including a three-year limited warranty,
7 x 24 hardware technical phone support and on-line support through CompuServe, Prodigy, America Online and the Internet. Pre-Failure Warranty
applies to certain hard drives, memory and processors for servers monitored by Compaq Insight Manager 2.0 or later. For more information on support
offerings for your Compaq hardware, contact your Compaq Authorized Service Provider. Compaq has recently released extended services specific to
High Availability (please see URL: http://www.compaq.com/services/available/index.html) such as Consulting Services, Business Critical Services, etc.
Compaq maintains a global services and support network, which includes a large number of NT trained persons throughout the world. Go to Compaq's
Web site for more detailed information.
Note: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the Compaq Customer Support Center at 1-800-345-1518 for details.
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128696-B21
128697-B21
128698-B21
158222-B21
158223-B21
164227-B22
176219-B21
176479-B21
234453-001
234457-B21
295573-001
309835-B21
379937-B24
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