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

6-6 Compaq Parallel Database Cluster Model PDC/O2000 for Oracle8i and Windows 2000 Administrator Guide

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Compaq Secure Path software can detect failures in redundant Fibre Channel

Fabric components. When a failure occurs on an active path, Secure Path

reroutes I/O through the standby path, allowing applications to continue

processing.

The Secure Path product CD is included in the cluster kit for the Compaq

Parallel Database Model PDC/O2000 for Oracle8i on Microsoft

Windows 2000.

Monitoring Redundant Fibre Channel Arbitrated

Loops

Each redundant FC-AL in a PDC/O2000 contains this hardware:

■ One or more RA4100 Arrays or RA4000 Arrays

■ Two RA4000 Array Controllers installed in each RA4000 Array or

RA4100 Array

■ At least two Compaq StorageWorks Storage Hubs (Storage Hubs) or

Compaq StorageWorks FC-AL Switches (FC-AL Switches)

■ At least two Fibre Host Adapters installed in each server

■ GBIC-SW modules

■ Fibre Channel cables

The Fibre Channel Fault Isolation Utility (FFIU) can verify the integrity of a

newly installed or existing FC-AL installation. This utility provides fault

detection and help in locating a failing device on an FC-AL. FFIU is on the