ServerNet Cluster 6780 Planning and Installation Guide (G06.24+, H06.03+)

ServerNet Cluster 6780 Planning and Installation Guide—527301-004
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1 ServerNet Cluster Overview
This section provides an overview of ServerNet clusters.
ServerNet Clusters 1-2
ServerNet Fabrics 1-2
Internal ServerNet Fabrics 1-2
External ServerNet Fabrics 1-2
Cluster Switches 1-3
6780 Switch 1-3
6770 Switch 1-3
Network Topologies for ServerNet Clusters 1-4
Star Topologies 1-4
Layered Topology 1-4
Automatic Fail-Over 1-6
Message-System Traffic and Expand 1-6
Software Requirements for NonStop S-Series Servers 1-8
Minimum RVUs and SPRs Required 1-8
Expand Profiles Required 1-9
Hardware Required 1-10
Switches 1-10
Nodes 1-10
Fiber-Optic Cables 1-11