ServerNet Cluster Manual

ServerNet Cluster Description
ServerNet Cluster Manual—520575-003
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Three Network Topologies Supported
* The maximum length for the four-lane links depends on the level of clustering software and type of processor. For
details, see Table 2-4, Cable Length Requirements for Multilane Links,
on page 2-11.
Figure 1-3. 16-Node ServerNet Cluster Using Split-Star Topology
ServerNet Nodes
VST069.VSD
ServerNet Nodes
External ServerNet X
fabric consists of 2
cluster switches, four-
lane links, and switch-
to-node links
X1
Y1
X2
Y2
Switch-to-Node Links
(80 meters maximum)
Switch-to-Node Links
(80 meters maximum)
External ServerNet Y
fabric consists of 2
cluster switches, four-
lane links, and switch-
to-node links
Four-Lane Links
(maximum length
depends on software
release) *