Compaq Parallel Database Cluster Model PDC/O2000 for Oracle8i and Windows 2000 Administrator Guide

Installation and Configuration 5-7
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Ethernet Cluster Interconnect Adapters
For a non-redundant Ethernet cluster interconnect, install one single-port or
dual-port Ethernet adapter into each cluster node. For a redundant Ethernet
cluster interconnect, install two single-port or two dual-port Ethernet adapters
into each cluster node.
For recommended dual-port and single-port Ethernet adapters, see the Compaq
Parallel Database Cluster Model PDC/O2000 Certification Matrix for
Windows 2000 at
www.compaq.com/solutions/enterprise/ha-pdc.html
If you need specific instructions on how to install an Ethernet adapter, refer to
the documentation of the Ethernet adapter you are installing or refer to the user
guide of the ProLiant server you are using.
Refer to the section “Cabling the Ethernet Cluster Interconnect” for more
information about building an Ethernet cluster interconnect.
Installing the Client LAN Adapters
Unlike other clustering solutions, the PDC/O2000 does not allow transmission
of intra-cluster communication across the client LAN. All such
communication must be sent over the cluster interconnect.
Install a NIC into each cluster node for the client LAN. Configuration of the
client LAN is defined by site requirements. To avoid a single point of failure
in the cluster, install a redundant client LAN.
If you need specific instructions on how to install an adapter, refer to the
documentation of the adapter you are installing or refer to the user guide of the
ProLiant server you are using.
Setting Up the RA4000/RA4100 Arrays
Unless otherwise indicated in this guide, follow the instructions in the Compaq
StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guide or the Compaq StorageWorks
RAID Array 4100 User Guide o set up shared storage subsystem components.
For example, these user guides show you how to install shared storage
subsystem components for a single server; however, a PDC/O2000 contains
multiple servers connected to one or more RA4000/RA4100 Arrays through
redundant storage paths.