Microsoft Windows Compute Clusters

5 HP Cluster Platform Terminology
Table 5-1 lists and defines generic terms specific to the HP Cluster Platform. Terms in bold in
the Definition column are defined in the list. Where a concept is defined differently, or does not
apply to clusters running Microsoft Windows Server 2003, and appropriate definition is included.
Table 5-1 HP Cluster Platform Terminology
DefinitionWindows Compute Cluster
Term
HP Cluster Platform
Term
A cluster has two internal networks used for low-speed
communication between nodes. The administrative network is
used to manage the running cluster and for tasks such as job
management.
Windows clusters do not
distinguish a separate
administrative network
and console network
administrative
network
The ProLiant DL series servers used in the CP4000cluster platform
employ the AMD Opteron 32/64-bit CPU.
AMD Opteron
A server that runs end-user programs. A bundle of application
nodes requires one control node. Other than the high-speed
network connection , an application node does not have
significant I/O or storage capabilities.
compute nodeapplication node
Any cluster with less than 128 nodes. Clusters with 128 nodes or
fewer do not require their interconnects to be organized into a
federated topology. Bounded clusters cannot easily be upgraded.
bounded cluster
See compute building block.CBB
See interconnect chassis.chassis
A set of industry standard servers joined together using various
interconnect technologies to form a supercomputer.
cluster
The modular makeup of the cluster using CBBs, IBBs, UBBs, and
a UXR. The configuration can be dense or modular.
Windows clusters do not
support utility building
blocks (UBB) or utility
expansion racks (UXR)
cluster configuration
See interconnect.The term switch might be
used to describe this
component
cluster interconnect
The HP Cluster Platform has three models based on the type of
server used in the cluster. See CP3000, CP4000, and CP6000.
cluster model
Any discrete device that is used to build the cluster, such as a
server, network switch or high-speed interconnect.
component
A module containing a number of nodes (compute nodes and
possibly also control nodes) management network switches, and
other supporting components.
Compute Building
Block (CBB)
A cluster has two internal networks used for low-speed
communication between nodes. The console network is used to
access nodes for hardware management tasks, such as power on,
shut down, and boot.
Windows clusters do not
distinguish a separate
administrative network
and console network
console network
See network interface card.console NIC
A server that provides management functions for the cluster. One
control node exists in the cluster.
head nodecontrol node
See management port.control processor
An HP Cluster Platform based on ProLiant DL series servers that
employ the Intel Xeon 32-bit CPU.
CP3000
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