Technical information

Contents
iv HiTest Notes for Lotus Domino Windows NT Prioris MX
Operating System Installation ................................................................................................................... 4–2
Windows NT Server Installation ........................................................................................................ 4–2
Service Pack Installation.................................................................................................................... 4–3
Save of System Settings .............................................................................................................. 4–3
Domino Server Installation ....................................................................................................................... 4–3
Management Station Installation............................................................................................................... 4–4
Hardware Installation......................................................................................................................... 4–4
Software Installation .......................................................................................................................... 4–4
Operating System Installation...................................................................................................... 4–4
Management Station.................................................................................................................... 4–4
SQL Server Installation ........................................................................................................ 4–4
SMS Server Installation........................................................................................................ 4–5
Prioris MX 6200 System ............................................................................................................. 4–5
SMS Client........................................................................................................................... 4–5
5 Tests and Results
Overview of Results.................................................................................................................................. 5–1
Test Environment ..................................................................................................................................... 5–1
Test Tools................................................................................................................................................. 5–2
Test Configuration.................................................................................................................................... 5–3
Minimum Configuration .................................................................................................................... 5–3
Maximum Configuration.................................................................................................................... 5–3
Test Management ..................................................................................................................................... 5–4
Test Process and Results........................................................................................................................... 5–4
6 Problems and Solutions
Foundation Hardware................................................................................................................................ 6–1
Mylex PCI RAID Adapter.................................................................................................................. 6–1
Foundation Software................................................................................................................................. 6–2
Windows NT and Service Pack 3 Installation..................................................................................... 6–2
AppSet Software....................................................................................................................................... 6–2
System Management Station..................................................................................................................... 6–2
7 Detailed Hardware Configuration
System Diagram ....................................................................................................................................... 7–1
HiTest System Slot Configuration............................................................................................................. 7–2
Storage Architecture ................................................................................................................................. 7–3
Figures
Figure 2-1: RAID Level Summary............................................................................................................ 2–4
Figure 2-2: Lotus Domino Windows NT Prioris MX Price Range............................................................. 2–7
Figure 2-3: Lotus Domino Windows NT Prioris MX HiTest Suite Scalability........................................... 2–8
Figure 2-4: Lotus Domino Windows NT Prioris MX HiTest Suite Workload Capability........................... 2–9
Figure 3-1: UltraSCSI Cable Connections................................................................................................. 3–6
Figure 5-1: Test Environment ................................................................................................................... 5–2
Figure 7-1: System Diagram ..................................................................................................................... 7–1
Figure 7-2: HiTest System Slot Usage....................................................................................................... 7–2
Figure 7-3: Storage Architecture............................................................................................................... 7–3