Using Serviceguard Extension for RAC, 2nd Edition, February 2005 Update

Table Of Contents
Introduction to Serviceguard Extension for RAC
Node Failure
Chapter 124
Node Failure
RAC cluster configuration is designed so that in the event of a node
failure, another node with a separate instance of Oracle can continue
processing transactions. Figure 1-3 shows a typical cluster with
instances running on both nodes.
Figure 1-3 Before Node Failure
Figure 1-4 shows the condition where Node 1 has failed and Package 1
has been transferred to Node 2. Oracle instance 1 is no longer operating,
but it does not fail over to Node 2. Package 1’s IP address was transferred
to Node 2 along with the package. Package 1 continues to be available