Compaq Parallel Database Cluster Model PDC/O1000 for Oracle8i and Windows 2000 Administrator Guide

iv Compaq Parallel Database Cluster Model PDC/O1000 for Oracle8i and Windows 2000 Administrator Guide
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Chapter 2
Architecture
Compaq ProLiant Servers ........................................................................................ 2-2
High-Availability Features of ProLiant Servers ............................................... 2-3
Shared Storage Components .................................................................................... 2-3
RA4000 Array................................................................................................... 2-4
RA4100 Array................................................................................................... 2-4
RA4000 Array Controller ................................................................................. 2-5
Fibre Channel SAN Switch............................................................................... 2-5
Storage Hub ...................................................................................................... 2-6
FC-AL Switch................................................................................................... 2-7
Fibre Host Adapters.......................................................................................... 2-7
Gigabit Interface Converter-Shortwave Modules ............................................. 2-8
Fibre Channel Cables........................................................................................ 2-8
Availability Features of the Shared Storage Components................................. 2-9
I/O Path Configurations in a Non-Redundant Fibre Channel Fabric ....................... 2-9
Overview of Fibre Channel Fabric SAN Topology .......................................... 2-9
Non-Redundant Fibre Channel Fabric ............................................................ 2-10
Using Multiple Non-Redundant Fibre Channel Fabrics ................................. 2-11
Maximum Distances Between Cluster Nodes and Shared Storage
Subsystem Components in a Non-Redundant Fibre Channel Fabric .............. 2-13
I/O Data Paths for a Non-Redundant Fibre Channel Fabric ........................... 2-13
I/O Path Configurations in a Non-Redundant Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop...... 2-16
Overview of FC-AL SAN Topology .............................................................. 2-16
Non-Redundant Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop............................................. 2-16
Using Multiple Non-Redundant Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loops.................. 2-18
Maximum Distances Between Cluster Nodes and Shared Storage
Subsystem Components in a Non-Redundant FC-AL .................................... 2-20
I/O Data Paths for a Non-Redundant FC-AL.................................................. 2-20
Cluster Interconnect Options.................................................................................. 2-23
Ethernet Cluster Interconnect.......................................................................... 2-23
Local Area Network........................................................................................ 2-29