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Frequently Asked Questions: HP
NonStop™ ServerNet Cluster
Below is a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) for the NonStop™ ServerNet Cluster
product. The questions are grouped into topics, and the topics are listed in alphabetical order.
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List of Topics and Questions
Topics Question
Cables What kind of cables are required for connections between a node and
a cluster switch?
What kind of cables are required for connections between cluster
switches?
What lengths of fiber-optic ServerNet cables are available?
Can fiber-optic cables for other NonStop™ S-series communications
products be used in a ServerNet cluster?
How are ServerNet cables attached to a NonStop™ Cluster Switch
(model 6770)?
How are ServerNet cables attached to a NonStop™ ServerNet Switch
(model 6780)?
What are the requirements for using 5-kilometer cables between
switches?
Cluster Size How many nodes are supported in a ServerNet cluster?
Will larger clusters be supported in future releases?
Is it possible to have a one-node cluster?
Can multiple clusters be connected to enable communication between
the clusters?
Coexistence Can a ServerNet cluster be combined with other types of Expand
networks?
Will ServerNet clusters coexist with Windows NT clusters?
Will I have to make changes to my applications in order to use a
ServerNet cluster?
Definitions What is a ServerNet cluster?
What is a node?
What is a NonStop Cluster Switch (model 6770)?
What is a NonStop ServerNet Switch (model 6780)?
What is a ServerNet II Switch?
What is an AC transfer switch?
What is an MSEB?