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

2-2 Compaq Parallel Database Cluster Model PDC/O2000 for Oracle8i and Windows 2000 Administrator Guide

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Cluster interconnect components

G Ethernet NIC adapters

G Ethernet cables

G Ethernet switches/hubs

The software products include:

■ Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server with Service Pack 1 or later

■ Compaq drivers and utilities

■ Oracle8i Enterprise Edition with the Oracle8i Parallel Server Option

Refer to Chapter 3, “Cluster Software Components,” for a description of the

software products used with the PDC/O2000.

Compaq ProLiant Servers

A primary component of any cluster is the server. Each PDC/O2000 consists

of two or more cluster nodes. Each node is a Compaq ProLiant server.

With some exceptions, all nodes in a PDC/O2000 cluster must be identical in

model. In addition, all components common to all nodes in a cluster, such as

memory, number of CPUs, and the interconnect adapters, must be identical

and identically configured.

NOTE: Certain restrictions apply to the server models and server configurations that are

supported by the PDC/O2000. For a current list of PDC-certified servers and details on

supported configurations, refer to the Compaq Parallel Database Cluster Model

PDC/O2000 Certification Matrix for Windows 2000 at