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Servers - IBM hardware requirements for a Windows NT cluster
Applicable to: United Kingdom
A cluster solution, as defined by MSCS (MicroSoft Enterprise Clustering Server), requires two servers and a shared External Storage Enclosure. As the main requirement for a æclusterÆ is to provide a High Availability solution, it is recommended that the hardware components used are of the highest quality and feature redundancy wherever possible. The IBM recommended hardware for a high end cluster is:
1. Netfinity 7000 Server
IBMÆs high end Intel based server, featuring redundant disks/power supply/fans with predictive failure analysis, based on a
4-way Pentium Pro design.
2. Netfinity EXP-10
IBMÆs high end SCSI disk expansion enclosure featuring multiple power supplies, hot swap disks and over 180GB capacity using 18GB hot swap disks.
3. Netfinity Rack
A complete cluster, together with dual UPSÆs, can be installed and managed in a single IBM Netfinity Rack.
The configuration table below contains the following MSCS configuration:
IBM Netfinity 7000 Servers
- Dual Pentium Pro Processors and 256MB memory
- 100/10 PCI Ethernet
- 100/10 PCI Ethernet for æheartbeatÆ monitoring
- ServeRAID II SCSI Adapter
- Internally mirrored 4.5GB disk for the NOS
- Redundant Power
IBM Netfinity EXP-10
- Internally mirrored 4.5GB disk for Quorum logs
- 7x4.5GB RAID 5 disk for data/applications including a hot spare
- SCSI cables
IBM Netfinity Rack
- Keyboard/Mouse/Monitor and Switch
- 2 APC UPS
- Accessories
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2 |
PRM0NUK |
Netfinity 7000, P200/512,256 Open HS, RACK |
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4 |
94G7429 |
4.5GB Ultra Wide HS, Netfinity 7000 |
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2 |
76H3584 |
ServeRAID II - 3 Channel Ultra Wide |
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4 |
86H2435 |
PCI 100/10 Ethernet |
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2 |
94G7150 replaced by 01K7951 |
Redundant Power |
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2 |
94G6678 |
Ppro 200MHz |
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2 |
76H5400 |
ServeRAID 3rd Channel Cable |
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1 |
01K8017 |
.8mm to 68pin SCSI Adapter - attach to 3M cable to link ServeRAID to ServeRAID |
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1 |
01K8028 |
Netfinity EXP-10 3M.8mm Ex Cable |
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1 |
SE1RXUK |
Netfinity EXP-10 |
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9 |
01K7956 |
Netfinity EXP-10 4.5GB Disk |
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2 |
03K9352 |
Netfinity EXP-10 Auto-Sensing Cable |
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1 |
9306900 |
42U Rack |
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1 |
94G7444 |
Monitor Shelf |
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1 |
94G7443 |
Keyboard Shelf |
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1 |
94G7445 |
8 Port Video Switch |
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2 |
94G7447 |
Console Cable Set (one per server) |
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4 |
94G7448 |
C12 Power Cable (one per server, monitor) |
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2 |
94G7449 |
D12 Power Cable (one per Netfinity 7000 Server) |
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1 |
94G6670 |
Blanking Plate |
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1 |
94G6669 |
Side Covers |
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1 |
76H0117 |
Black Keyboard |
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1 |
12J3615 |
Black Mouse for Rack Machines |
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1 |
654641N |
G52 15ö Stealth Grey (Black) Monitor |
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2 |
30RIUKM |
UPS 3000 VA (Netfinity 7000) |
Detailed hardware and software instructions for setting up MSCS on the IBM Servers are contained in the various manuals supplied with the hardware and software. In addition, the IBM Redbook ôClustering and High Availability Guide for IBM Netfinity and IBM PC Serversö (SG24-4858) contains practical information in designing and setting up Clusters under Microsoft Windows NT, Novell Netware and IBM Warp Server.
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Date Created |
02-06-98 | |
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Last Updated |
09-12-98 | |
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Revision Date |
08-12-99 | |
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IBM PC Server | |
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Product Family |
Clustering, Netfinity 7000, Rack/Storage Enclosures | |
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Various | |
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Various | |
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