Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 Administrator Guide

Overview of the ProLiant Cluster HA/F500
1-10 ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 for MA8000 Administrator Guide
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Dual Storage Controllers
Figure 1-6 adds a second storage controller and a second cable between the switch
and the additional storage controller. This results in a higher level of availability
because of the additional redundant components.
NOTE: The dashed lines indicate maximum configuration.
Fibre Channel
Storage Switch
Interconnect
LAN
Host Bus
Adapter
Host Bus
Adapter
ProLiant
Server
ProLiant
Server
Controller A
Controller B
Port 1 Active
Port 1 Standby
Storage
Subsystem
Controller A
Controller B
Storage
Subsystem
Figure 1-6: Basic configuration with a switch (dual
storage controllers)