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Compaq ProLiant Cluster/S100 provides high availability for applications and data in business-critical environments. The Compaq ProLiant Cluster is a hardware and software solution targeted at any customer installation with significant uptime requirements.

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DESCRIPTION

The Compaq ProLiant Cluster/S100 is a two node

cluster solution which provides high availability for

applications and data in a business- critical

environment.

The Compaq ProLiant Cluster/S100 takes full

advantage of Compaq industry-leading server

products and SCSI-based storage systems in

conjunction with Compaq SMART-2 Array

controllers for hardware RAID. The Compaq

ProLiant Cluster/S100 utilizes the proven technology

inherent in the Recovery Server Option (RSO) switch

along with Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS)

software and Compaq enabling software to provide

this high availability cluster solution.

The Compaq ProLiant Cluster/S100 Kit provides

the essential software, cabling and documentation

components required to cluster and manage a wide

range of servers, with SMART-2 Array controllers

and external storage systems in a highly available

configuration, managed by MSCS (ordered

separately).

STANDARD FEATURES

High Availability at a Minimum Cost

The Compaq ProLiant Cluster/S100 provides high

availability for applications and data in a business-

critical environment. Because it is built from

industry-standard components, The Compaq ProLiant

Cluster/S100 can be implemented at a much lower

cost than traditional proprietary cluster solutions

without compromising availability. The Compaq

ProLiant Cluster/S100 utilizes Compaq industry-

leading servers, reliable Compaq ProLiant Storage

Systems, proven RSO switches, along with industry-

standard cluster management software to provide an

integrated high availability solution.

Investment Protection

Both existing and new Compaq servers and storage

systems are certified in the Compaq ProLiant

Cluster/S100 configurations. This means that

customers can achieve high availability systems

through clusters which are assembled using their

existing servers, storage and SMART-2 Array

controllers and a mix of old and new servers.

Integrated Solutions

Compaq ProLiant Clusters integrate hardware and

software to provide a total solution for business-

critical environments. Compaq servers, interconnect,

ProLiant Storage Systems, Microsoft and Compaq

software, and Compaq integration documentation

have all been thoroughly tested in cluster

configurations. Compaq’s close relationship with

application partners has resulted in the development

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Integrated Solutions

of cluster applications Technotes to assist in the rapid deployment of major business applications and database products on Compaq ProLiant Clusters.

Cluster Management

The Compaq ProLiant Cluster/S100 configurations include Compaq Setup Utility software to enable rapid installation and cluster verification, configuration and deployment throughout the Enterprise.

COMPONENTS

The Compaq ProLiant Cluster/S100 Kit

12′ Ethernet Crossover Cable Compaq ProLiant Cluster Series S Model 100 User

Guide Compaq ProLiant Cluster S/100 Software TechNotes:

• Microsoft IIS 3.0 Service Failover Using MSCS

• Microsoft IIS 3.0 Resource Failover Using MSCS

• Microsoft File and Print Service Failover Using

MSCS

Servers

All models of the Compaq ProLiant 850R, 1500, 1600, 2500, 3000, 4500, 5000, 5500, 6500 and 7000 servers are supported in a cluster. Check www. compaq.com for the latest list of supported servers and storage combinations.

Interconnect

Compaq strongly recommends the use of a private network connection between cluster nodes. In a two node cluster Compaq recommends Ethernet, an Ethernet crossover cable is included in the Compaq ProLiant Cluster/S100 Kit for this purpose. Compaq ServerNet is also an acceptable interconnect. See Compaq ServerNet PCI Adapter QuickSpec for ordering and detail information.

Storage

The following systems are supported in the ProLiant Cluster/S100 product configuration: Compaq ProLiant Storage Systems, Compaq ProLiant Storage System/F1 and Compaq ProLiant Storage System/U1 with options.

Software

Compaq ProLiant Cluster/S100 Utility

Supported Operating System

Microsoft software is not included in the Compaq ProLiant Cluster/S100 Kit. Microsoft NT Server 4.0 Enterprise Edition is required.

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Options

Compaq Recovery Server Option (RSO) with

firmware revision level 2.0B or higher (U6, reference

number 213812-001 on the ROM indicates an

upgrade is needed) is a prerequisite to the installation

of the Compaq ProLiant Cluster/S100. See server and

storage options for the appropriate Recover Server

Option for your particular storage system.

Compaq SMART-2 (2e, 2p, SL, DH) Array

controllers with firmware 1.94 or higher (Options

ROMPaq 2.39 or higher) are required.

CL14U Cluster Rack Kit (347272-B21) is supported.

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Service and Support

Compaq servers and storage systems are protected by

Compaq Services including a three-year limited

warranty1, 7x24 hardware technical phone support

and on-line support through CompuServ, 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 higher. For more information on

support offerings for your Compaq hardware, contact

your Compaq Authorized Service Provider.

Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the Compaq

Customer Support Center at 1-800-345-1518 for details.

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