Clustering Overview
1-7
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required
Writer:
Rachel Williams
Project:
Compaq ProLiant Clusters for SCO UnixWare 7 U/300 Quick Install Guide for the Compaq ProLiant DL380
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Part Number:
221544-001
File Name:
b-ch1 Clustering Overview.doc
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Quick Install CDs for the ProLiant DL380 Server
The Quick Install CDs for the ProLiant DL380 server provide rapid and
simplified cluster installation. These CDs contain all the necessary software
already configured for immediate cluster boot. An installation wizard allows
you to enter parameters and licenses specific to your configuration.
The Quick Install CDs for the ProLiant DL380 server contain a
readme.html
file,
which includes descriptions of potential problems and how to avoid or correct
them.
The Quick Install CDs for the ProLiant DL380 server also include the
following utilities:
■
NonStop
Clusters Verification Utility (NSCVU)
The NSCVU validates Compaq ProLiant Clusters for SCO UnixWare 7
and their components. The NSCVU is run from any node in the cluster
and tests cluster configuration in the following categories:
G
ServerNet I connectivity tests verify that the nodes in the cluster can
communicate over X and Y ServerNet I paths.
G
Ethernet connectivity tests verify that the nodes can communicate
over the Ethernet cluster interconnect.
G
Storage tests verify the presence of, and minimum configuration
requirements of, supported HBAs, array controllers, and external
storage subsystems.
G
System software tests verify that SCO UnixWare 7 and SCO
UnixWare 7 NonStop Clusters software have been properly
installed.
For further information on running the NSCVU, refer to the
nscvu(
1M
)
manual page, which can be viewed with the
man(
1M
)
command or in the
SCOhelp online documentation set.
■
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) software
This software provides management capabilities for UPSs connected to the
cluster.
■
Compaq Insight Manager™
Agents
These agents provide system information to the Compaq Insight
Manager, which is available on the Compaq Management CD that
comes with the ProLiant servers.