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

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Chapter 2
Cluster Architecture
The Compaq Parallel Database Cluster Model PDC/O2000 (referred to here as
the PDC/O2000) is an integration of a number of different hardware and
software products. This chapter discusses how these products play a role in
bringing a complete clustering solution to your computing environment.
The hardware products include:
■ Compaq ProLiant servers
■ Shared storage components
G Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4100s (RA4100 Arrays) or
Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000s (RA4000 Arrays)
G Two Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 Controllers (RA4000
Array Controllers) installed in each RA4000 Array or RA4100 Array
G Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel SAN Switches (Fibre Channel
SAN Switches) for redundant Fibre Channel Fabrics
G Compaq StorageWorks Storage Hubs (Storage Hubs) or Compaq
StorageWorks FC-AL Switches (FC-AL Switches) for redundant
Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loops
G Compaq StorageWorks 64-bit/66 MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapters
or Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Host Adapter/Ps (Fibre
Host Adapters) installed in each server
G Gigabit Interface Converter-Shortwave (GBIC-SW) modules
G Fibre Channel cables