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Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Cluster Base System for Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS

A low-risk path to high-availability computing

Staying ahead of the accelerating rate of change and increased competition in the marketplace is a daily challenge. To be successful you need business-critical systems that are powerful, scalable, and highly available -- yet easy to order, configure, and deploy. You need every advantage you can get! We know you don't want to incur the time and expense of configuring, assembling, and integrating cluster systems yourselves.

That's why we offer the factory-integrated and tested Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Cluster Base System for Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS. This robust cluster configuration is shipped in the cab, ready to plug in and run. Best of all, it's orderable with just one part number!

The Compaq cluster advantage works for you

Highlights

  • Simplified ordering and deployment of high-powered, easy-to-manage cluster systems.

  • Base system orderable with a single part number.

  • Base system configured and fully tested with two processors, a choice of Compaq Tru64 UNIX or Compaq OpenVMS operating systems and cluster software, and RAID storage creating an application-ready cluster system.

  • Hardware and software factory integration and testing conducted by Compaq CustomSystems (CSS).

  • Optionally configurable to meet unique customer specifications with additional processors, memory, storage, and services.

  • Shipped in the cab and ready to plug in and run.

  • Optional services available for database and application software loading.

  • Covered by Compaq's standard three-year hardware warranty.

The Compaq AlphaServer ES40

Mainframe performance at a mid-level price point The AlphaServer ES40 system -- the fastest ever built at this price point -delivers personal mainframe computing power at a fraction of the cost while eliminating the need for a large, centralized computer room.

In essence, the AlphaServer ES40 system combines the integrity of a proven performer with the cutting-edge innovations that have made Compaq a world leader in business-critical server systems.

Cluster Base Systems are ideal for deploying Compaq NonStop(TM) eBusiness solutions in areas such as:

  • E-commerce

  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

  • Enterprise Applications (EA)

  • Global Value Chain (GVC)

  • Business Intelligence (BI)

  • Knowledge Management (KM)

Highly developed clustering capabilities

Based on the world's first and fastest 64-bit architecture, the AlphaServer ES40 Cluster Base System also benefits from the robust and proven Compaq Tru64 UNIX or Compaq OpenVMS operating systems with highly developed clustering capabilities for application and database solutions in a wide range of industries; for example:

  • Telecom

  • High Performance

  • Technical Computing

  • Service providers

  • Financial Services

  • Government

  • Manufacturing

  • Healthcare

Compaq Tru64 UNIX clustering

With TruCluster Production Server software and the high-speed, low-latency Memory Channel interconnect, Tru64 UNIX supports the industry's most robust and easy-to-manage UNIX cluster capability. System resilience, 24x7 availability, dynamic load balancing, easy addition of nodes, and proven system management tools are all features of V5.0A and easy to implement with Cluster Base Systems.

To ensure fast and easy Tru64 UNIX application deployment, Compaq is actively working with a number of major Independent Software Vendors to validate application failover capabilities on the Cluster Base System. To date, Oracle 8i and Oracle Parallel Server have been validated. Soon, Compaq's self-certification program will make it possible for the thousands of Tru64 UNIX ISVs to validate their applications for cluster failover as well.

Compaq OpenVMS clustering

OpenVMS clustering sets the standard for the industry. It delivers ultra-high availability, resource sharing, scalability, load balancing, and world-class performance. Plus, for investment protection, OpenVMS clustering supports VAX and AlphaServer systems, and the OpenVMS operating system supports interoperability with Windows NT and Tru64 UNIX.

What's more, the state-of-the-art soft partitioning capabilities of Compaq OpenVMS Galaxy software enable the customer to run multiple instances of OpenVMS on a single AlphaServer system. OpenVMS Galaxy instances can be clustered either within a single AlphaServer system, or outside of and across AlphaServer systems.

With Cluster Base Systems, the attributes of OpenVMS clustering , including high-performance and 500-mile separation for disaster tolerance -- are easier than ever to achieve. And, all applications running on OpenVMS benefit from cluster-wide, synchronized access to data from all nodes in the OpenVMS cluster.

Complete Service and Support

Compaq Customer Services offers the following optional services in support of the AlphaServer ES40 Cluster Base Systems for Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS:

  • Hardware Support Services: On-site remedial hardware maintenance 8x5, next-day response or 24x7, maximum 4-hour same-day response.

  • Software Support: Three plans provide increasing levels of technical support for OpenVMS or Tru64 UNIX, from basic support to business-critical.

  • Priority Services: Convenient single-priced service packages providing both hardware and software support at four levels. Covers a complete system configuration. Includes license updates. Available direct or through Compaq authorized resellers.

  • Availability Services: For customers needing high availability for business critical operations, the Availability Review service provides a customized assessment of the entire IT environment, including all domains that affect availability. The Availability Partnership service provides a plan for continuous improvement and change management to ensure optimal availability.

Easy expansion

The top-level configuration outlined at right will meet the needs of many customers as is. Yet the overall building block model can be expanded easily by adding memory, storage, services, and additional CPUs and other options to meet your specific requirements.

Integration and installation

The systems are shipped from the factory fully integrated, tested, ready to plug in, power up, and load application and database software. Optionally, Compaq CustomSystems will factory install and test application and database software.

Upon arrival, the platform can be installed by your personnel or, optionally, by Compaq Customer Services. We also offer custom-quoted mission-critical implementation services where the same CustomSystems team that factory-integrated your system also delivers and installs it.

Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Cluster Base System Top-level configuration

Hardware

  • 2 x ES40 Servers, 2 CPUs, 3 GB memory, 8 MB Cache, 10 PCI Slots, 667 MHz (67/667)

  • 2 x 9.1 GB internal disk/10K RPM

  • 2 x 10/100 MB NIC with a 10/100 Mb Ethernet adapter

  • 1 x Flat Panel Monitor

  • 1 x 4-port Master Console

  • 2 x HSG80 Fibre Channel RAID Controller, 512 MB Cache

  • 1 x HSG battery backup

  • 1 x BA370 storage shelf with 24-disk capacity

  • 14 x 18.2 GB disks/10K RPM

  • 1 x Fibre Channel ready cab

  • 2 x Fibre Channel switch

  • 2 x Fibre Host Adapter

  • 2 x Memory Channel Controllers per node

  • 8 x Fibre Channel GBIC; includes two spares

  • All required cables and connectors

  • Factory Integration and Test

Operating and Cluster Environments

The hardware configurationlisted above ships with one of the following operating and cluster environments installed, all orderable with a single part number:

Tru64 UNIX -- Part Number DA-64BCS-DA/D*

  • Tru64 UNIX V5.0A media and online doc on CD-ROM

  • TruCluster Production Server

  • 2 x Tru64 UNIX base license for ES40

  • Unlimited license for Tru64 UNIX and SMP license

or

OpenVMS -- Part Number DY-64BCS-DA/D*

  • OpenVMS V7.2-1 media and online doc on CD-ROM

  • OpenVMS Cluster licenses

  • OpenVMS Volume Shadowing

  • OpenVMS base license for ES40 and SMP license * EMEA and AP variant

For More Information

TOLL-FREE PHONE: 1-800-AT-COMPAQ (1-800-282-6672) WEBSITE: www.compaq.com/customsystems E-MAIL: customsystems@compaq.com

(c) 2000 Compaq Computer Corporation. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Compaq conducts its business in a manner that conserves the environment and protects the safety and health of its employees, customers, and the community. AlphaServer, TruCluster, and the Compaq logo Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. NonStop is Registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. OpenVMS and Tru64 are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the United States and/or other countries. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 127S-0400A-WWEN

 
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