Digital Clusters for Windows NT V1.1 SP2
Supported Hardware List
This document lists the systems and options qualified for DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT V1.1 SP2.
Note: Before using any of the hardware listed in this document, consult the documentation for your system to be sure the options you selected are also supported on that system. Both DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT and your system must support the hardware in your cluster configurations.
Supported Configurations
DIGITAL has qualified DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT v1.1 SP2 on the following configurations with DIGITAL Servers:
|
Server Family |
Cluster Kit 4 |
Storage |
Host Bus Adapter |
Network Controller |
Min SCU (Intel) Or Min ECU (Alpha) |
System BIOS (Intel) Or Min ARC Firmware (Alpha) |
|
12xx |
RA310 |
RA3103 |
2944UW1 |
DE500-BA |
V1.10e |
V2.06 |
|
31xx |
RA310 |
RA3103 |
2944W1 |
DE500-BA |
V1.10e |
V2.06 |
|
|
RA310 |
RA3103 |
2944UW1 |
DE500-BA |
V1.10e |
V2.06 |
|
|
RA450 |
RA4503 |
2944UW1 |
DE500-BA |
V1.10e |
V2.06 |
|
|
BA356 |
BA356 |
2944UW1 |
DE500-BA |
V1.10e |
V2.06 |
|
32xx |
RA310 |
RA3103 |
2944UW1 |
DE500-BA |
V1.01.01 |
V1.10 |
|
|
RA310 |
RA3103 |
2944W1 |
DE500-BA |
V1.01.01 |
V1.10 |
|
|
RA310 |
RA3103 |
2944W1 |
DE500-BA |
V1.01.01 |
V1.10 |
|
|
RA7000 |
RA70003 |
2944UW1 |
DE500-BA |
V1.01.01 |
V1.10 |
|
33xx |
RA310 |
RA3103 |
KZPSA2 |
DE500-AA |
V1.10 |
AlphaBIOS V5.64 |
|
|
RA310 |
RA3103 |
2944UW1 |
DE500-BA |
V1.10 |
AlphaBIOS V5.64 |
|
|
RA450 |
RA4503 |
2944UW1 |
DE500-BA |
V1.10 |
AlphaBIOS V5.64 |
|
51xx |
RA310 |
RA3103 |
2944W1 |
DE500-BA |
V1.08e |
V1.10 |
|
|
RA310 |
RA3103 |
2944UW1 |
DE500-BA |
V1.08e |
V1.10 |
|
|
RA450 |
RA4503 |
2944UW1 |
DE500-BA |
V1.08e |
V1.10 |
|
52xx |
RA310 |
RA3103 |
2944UW1 |
DE500-BA |
V1.08e |
V1.10 |
|
|
RA450 |
RA4503 |
2944W1 |
DE500-BA |
V1.08e |
V1.10 |
|
|
RA7000 |
RA70003 |
2944UW1 |
DE500-BA |
V1.08e |
V1.10 |
|
53xx |
RA450 |
RA4503 |
KZPSA2 |
DE500-AA |
V1.10 |
AlphaBIOS V5.65 |
|
|
RA450 |
RA4503 |
2944UW1 |
DE500-AA |
V1.10 |
AlphaBIOS V5.65 |
|
|
RA7000 |
RA70003 |
2944UW1 |
DE500-AA |
V1.10 |
AlphaBIOS V5.65 |
|
71xx |
RA310 |
RA3103 |
2944W1 |
DE500-BA |
V3.30 |
V1.00.07 BGO |
|
RA450 |
RA4503 |
2944W1 |
DE500-BA |
V3.30 |
V1.00.07 BGO |
|
|
RA7000 |
RA70003 |
2944UW1 |
DE500-BA |
V3.30 |
V1.00.07 BGO |
|
|
73xx |
RA310 |
RA3103 |
KZPSA2 |
DE500-BA |
V1.10 |
AlphaBIOS V5.65 |
|
RA450 |
RA4503 |
KZPSA2 |
DE500-AA |
V1.10 |
AlphaBIOS V5.65 |
|
|
RA7000 |
RA70003 |
KZPSA2 |
DE500-BA |
V1.10 |
AlphaBIOS V5.65 |
2
KZPSA host adapters require the 1.41 version of the DIGITAL driver (DECKZPSX.SYS) that comes with DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT.3
Requires the HSZDISK 4.0 SCSI class driver from DIGITAL that comes with DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits Kits, as described in the DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits section. See www.storage.digital.com for information on storage.4
See the DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits section for information on the components of each cluster kit.
All configurations use EISA or ISA I/O Bus with PCI.
DIGITAL supports both single and multiple processors on DIGITAL Servers, except for the 12xx and 33xx, which are single processor only.
|
Component |
Part Number |
|
RA310 Cluster Kit |
FR-CK310-RF |
|
RA450 Cluster Kit |
FR-CK450-RR (rackmount) or FP (pedestal) |
|
RA7000 Cluster Kit |
FR-CK700-UR (rackmount) or UP (pedestal) |
|
BA356 Cluster Kit |
FR-CK356-UR (rackmount) or UP (pedestal) |
|
RA310 Storage enclosure |
DS-SWXRA-Z1 |
|
RA450 Rackmount Storage enclosure |
DS-SWXRA-W4 |
|
RA450 Pedestal Storage enclosure |
DS-SWXRA-W0 |
|
RA7000 Rackmount Storage enclosure |
DS-BA370-AA |
|
RA7000 Pedestal Storage enclosure |
DS-SWXRA-HC |
|
RA356 Rackmount Storage enclosure |
DS-BA356-JF |
|
RA356 Pedestal Storage enclosure |
DS-BA356-KH |
|
2944W host adapter |
|
|
2944UW host adapter |
FR-PCTAZ-FB |
|
KZPSA host adapter |
FR-KZPSA-BB |
|
Network controller |
FR-DE500-AA |
|
Network controller |
FR-DE500-BA |
|
Network controller |
FR-DE450CA |
DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits
The DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits are designed as turnkey solutions for building a DIGITAL Server Windows NT cluster using either:
The DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits contain all the necessary base components for the cluster configuration, including:
DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits include:
There are multiple options for external storage cabinets in the DIGITAL Server Cluster Kit family:
BA356 Ultra Cluster Kits:
Pedestal Variant: FR-CK356-UP
Rackmount Variant: FR-CK356-UR
The non-RAID, BA356 Cluster Kit, supports up to 6 drives or 63GB of capacity using 9GB drives. The BA356 cabinet, included in the Cluster Kit, supports ultra wide, differential SCSI connections and ultra SCSI disks (40MB/sec). Customers can daisy chain up to 2 cabinets (together on a single SCSI bus to provide a total external storage capacity of 13 drives (117GB of storage when using 9GB drives). The expansion cabinet (FR-BA356-PA or PD) requires one of the base Cluster Kits. You can purchase a second 180 watt power supply (BA35X-HH) for redundancy.
The BA356 Cluster Kits support both Intel-based and Alpha-based DIGITAL Servers.
Note: The FR-CK356-UP, UR cluster kits do not include DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT. However, you can order DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT using part number QB-53V9A-SA. All cluster kits do not include NTS/E with MSCS.
RA310 Cluster Kit
Pedestal Variant: FR-CK310-RF
The RA310 Cluster Kit supports up to 7 drives or 63GB of capacity using 9GB drives. (The RA310 supports 2, 4, and 9 GB drives.) The RA310 includes a 2-channel, fast narrow RAID controller with each channel capable of supporting 7 drives. To install an additional 7 drives, you must purchase the RA310 Expansion Kit (FR-SWXRA-Z2), for a total of 126GB (JBOD) of storage capacity. The RA310 supports RAID levels 0, 1, 0+1, and Adaptive 3/5, as well as JBOD configurations.
Note: HSOF firmware (the RAID controller software) revision 3.1 or greater is required for 9GB disk support. This firmware is included in the cluster kit.
The RA310 Cluster Kit also includes DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT, and supports Intel-based and Alpha-based DIGITAL Servers.
RA450 Cluster Kit
Pedestal Variant: FR-CK450-RP
Rackmount Variant: FR-CK450-RR
The RA450 Cluster Kit supports up to 24 SBBs, which can consist of disk drives and cache batteries in hot-swap carriers. The pedestal enclosure supports up to 218GB; rackmount supports up to 873GB using 9GB disks. The RA450 supports SCSI disks of 1, 2, 4, and 9 (with HSOF 5.1) disks. The RA450 also supports dual redundant RAID controllers, eliminating the RAID controller as a single point of failure. The RA450 includes the StorageWorks HSZ50 controller, a 6-channel fast-narrow controller. Each channel is capable of supporting up to 7 drives, although no optional cabinets currently exist beyond 24 disks. No second expansion cabinet is available for the RA450. The RA450 supports RAID levels 0, 1, 0+1, and adaptive 3/5, as well as JBOD configurations.
Note: HSOF firmware version 5.1 or greater (for the HSZ50 controller or RA450) is required for 9 GB disk support. This firmware is included in the cluster kit.
The RA450 Cluster Kit also includes DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT, and only supports Intel-based DIGITAL Servers. However, you can order the following parts to build a version of the RA450 Cluster Kit that supports Alpha-based DIGITAL Servers:
Note: FR-CK450-RR does not include the DIGITAL Server rack or associated mounting components for rackmounting DIGITAL Servers. Rather, the RA450 DIGITAL rackmount Cluster Kit includes all of the components necessary to add the RA450 into an 800mm or 900mm RETMA rack to build a cluster with two rackmounted DIGITAL Servers (the servers, disks, rack and additional rack components must be obtained separately).
RA7000 Cluster Kit
Pedestal Variant: FR-CK700-UP
Rackmount Variant: FR-CK700-UR
The RA7000 Cluster Kit supports up to 24 SBBs, and provides dual redundant RAID controllers support, eliminating the RAID controller as a single point of failure. The RA7000 includes the StorageWorks HSZ70 controller, a 6-channel ultra-wide controller. Each channel is capable of supporting up to 14 drives, and expansion cabinet options are available for both the office enclosure and rackmount packaging that allows for disk expansion options up to 72 disks. The first RA7000 cabinet can be expanded with one or two expansion cabinets for a total of 48 or 72 disks. Using 9.1GB disks, the RA7000 provides 218GB of capacity in a single cabinet, 436GB with one expansion cabinet and 655GB fully expanded to three cabinets. The RA7000 supports RAID levels 0, 1, 0+1, and adaptive 3/5, as well as JBOD configurations. The RA7000 comes with 64 MB mirrored write-back cache, which is expandable to 128 MB. The RA7000 has five 180-watt power supplies, which are expandable to eight.
Note: The FR-CK700-UP, UR cluster kits do not include DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT. However, you can order DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT using part number QB-53V9A-SA. All cluster kits do not include NTS/E with MSCS.
The RA7000 Cluster Kits support both Intel-based and Alpha-based DIGITAL Servers.
The communication between the two cluster nodes and the external storage box takes place via shared SCSI bus. The DIGITAL Server Cluster kits include two Adaptec 2944UW ultra wide SCSI adapters, which also support the non-ultra cabinets. Each kit contains two, 5 meter wide-differential SCSI cables to create these communication links. Also included are Y cables and a differential SCSI terminator for external termination of all elements on the SCSI bus. The Y cable allows for the easy removal and replacement of a failed server without affecting the uptime of the cluster and its users.
Although the two cluster nodes can communicate over the LAN, a private network connection between the nodes is utilized for redundancy, allowing the cluster nodes to continue communications in the event of LAN failure. This removes the possibility of unnecessary failovers due to network problems. The DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits include two FR-FR-DE500-BA 100/10Mbit PCI 10BaseT Ethernet controllers. A crossover twisted pair cable is also provided to complete the connection.
DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits, which support both DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT and MSCS, include the following software:
DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT
DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT is included in the RA310 and RA450 Cluster Kits only. You can order DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT using part number QB-53V9A-SA. DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT v1.1 SP2 is available on the http://www.windows.digital.com web site.
RAID Management software and firmware
The DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits also include the StorageWorks Command Console RAID management software, the HSZdisk drivers and the HSOF firmware necessary for the RAID controllers to support clustering on RAID arrays 310, 450, and 7000.
ServerWORKS Manager
Each DIGITAL Server Cluster Kit includes ServerWORKS Manager, which provides management of the cluster components in the overall network management scheme. Although ServerWORKS Manager is also included with every DIGITAL Server, the inclusion of the most recent version of ServerWORKS Manager with the DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits ensures that installed base DIGITAL Servers are able to utilize the latest capabilities associated with cluster management. Of particular interest to clusters is the ability to set alarms on server failover that can page or email the administrator and launch a program with a set of predefined parameters.