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cluster server quickstart system requirements from Q Associates, Symantec Elite Partner UK
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| HP-UX |
CD-ROM
Drive
- One CD-ROM drive on each system
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Configuration
- A minimum of 2 nodes per cluster
- Dual heartbeats between nodes (two Ethernet hubs or crossover cables)
- A maximum of eight network channels and four communication disks
- Shared disk (dual ported, multi-initiated) - shared nothing configurations are supported but replication or synchronization of data between nodes is required
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Disk
Space
- Each VERITAS Cluster Server system must have at least 35 megabytes of free disk space
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Disks
- Typical configurations require shared disks to support applications that migrate between nodes
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Ethernet
Controllers
- Requires at least one Ethernet controller per node in addition to the built-in public Ethernet controller
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HP-UX
Supported Server Hardware
- HP 9000: D, K, L, N, R, V classes
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HP-UX
Supported Storage Hardware
- HP AutoRaid
- HASS
- DG Clariion - SCSI 1000 3000
- HP-branded DG Clariion
- EMC Symmetrix - 37xx XP256, XP512
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Networking
- Public Network: 10-MB/100-MB/Gigabit Ethernet
- Private Network: 10-MB/100-MB Ethernet
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SCSI
Adapters
- Requires at least one built-in SCSI adapter per system for the operating system disks and at least one additional SCSI adapter per system for shared data disk
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Servers
- Two or more HP/9000 D, K, L, N, R, V class serv
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VERITAS
Cluster Server Systems
- HP-UX 11.0, 32 and 64 bit
- Each VERITAS Cluster Server system must have at least 35 megabytes of free disk space
- Each VERITAS Cluster Server system requires at least 128 MB RAM
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| Microsoft
Windows NT Enterprise Edition |
CD-ROM
Drive
- One CD-ROM drive on each system
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Configuration
- A minimum of 2 nodes per cluster
- Dual heartbeats between nodes (two Ethernet hubs or crossover cables)
- A maximum of eight network channels and four communication disksShared disk (dual ported, multi-initiated) - shared nothing configurations are supported but replication or synchronization of data between nodes is required
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Disks
- Typical configurations require shared disks to support applications that migrate between nodes
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Ethernet
Controllers
- Requires at least one Ethernet controller per node in addition to the built-in public Ethernet controller
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Networking
- Public Network: 10-MB/100-MB/Gigabit Ethernet
- Private Network: 10-MB/100-MB Ethernet
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SCSI
Adapters
- Requires at least one built-in SCSI adapter per system for the operating system disks and at least one additional SCSI adapter per system for shared data disk
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Servers
- Dell 2300 PowerEdge, Compaq Proliant 1850K
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Supported
Server & Storage Hardware
- Servers
Dell 2300 PowerEdge, Compaq Proliant 1850K, IBM Netfinity, HP Netserver, and many more
- Storage
JBOD
Storage Works
HDS
FC JBOD (Clariion FC5500)
EMC Symmetrix
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VERITAS
Cluster Server Systems
- Windows NT: 4.0 Server or Enterprise Edition with SP6a
- Each VERITAS Cluster Server system must have at least 35 megabytes of free disk space
- Each VERITAS Cluster Server system requires at least 128 MB RAM
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| Microsoft
Windows NT Server |
CD-ROM
Drive
- One CD-ROM drive on each system
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Configuration
- A minimum of 2 nodes per cluster
- Dual heartbeats between nodes (two Ethernet hubs or crossover cables)
- A maximum of eight network channels and four communication disks
- Shared disk (dual ported, multi-initiated) - shared nothing configurations are supported but replication or synchronization of data between nodes is required
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Disks
- Typical configurations require shared disks to support applications that migrate between nodes
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Ethernet
Controllers
- Requires at least one Ethernet controller per node in addition to the built-in public Ethernet controller
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Networking
- Public Network: 10-MB/100-MB/Gigabit Ethernet
- Private Network: 10-MB/100-MB Ethernet
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SCSI
Adapters
- Requires at least one built-in SCSI adapter per system for the operating system disks and at least one additional SCSI adapter per system for shared data disk
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Servers
- Dell 2300 PowerEdge, Compaq Proliant 1850K
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Supported
Server & Storage Hardware
- Servers
Dell 2300 PowerEdge, Compaq Proliant 1850K, IBM Netfinity, HP Netserver, and many more
- Storage
JBOD
Storage Works
HDS
FC JBOD (Clariion FC5500)
EMC Symmetrix
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VERITAS
Cluster Server Systems
- Windows NT: 4.0 Server or Enterprise Edition with SP6a
- Each VERITAS Cluster Server system must have at least 35 megabytes of free disk space
- Each VERITAS Cluster Server system requires at least 128 MB RAM
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Windows
NT Supported Server Hardware
- Dell 2300 PowerEdge, Compaq Proliant 1850K, IBM Netfinity, HP Netserver, and many more
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Windows
NT Supported Storage Hardware
- JBOD
- Storage Works
- HDS
- FC JBOD (Clariion FC5500)
- EMC Symmetrix
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| Sun
Solaris |
CD-ROM
Drive
- One CD-ROM drive on each system
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Configuration
- A minimum of 2 nodes per cluster
- Dual heartbeats between nodes (two Ethernet hubs or crossover cables)
- A maximum of eight network channels and four communication disks
- Shared disk (dual ported, multi-initiated) - shared nothing configurations are supported but replication or synchronization of data between nodes is required
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Disk
Space
- Each VERITAS Cluster Server system must have at least 35 megabytes of free disk space
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Disks
- Typical configurations require shared disks to support applications that migrate between nodes
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Ethernet
Controllers
- Requires at least one Ethernet controller per node in addition to the built-in public Ethernet controller
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Memory
- Each VERITAS Cluster Server system requires at least 128 MB RAM
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Networking
- Public Network: 10-MB/100-MB/Gigabit Ethernet
- Private Network: 10-MB/100-MB Ethernet
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SCSI
Adapters
- Requires at least one built-in SCSI adapter per system for the operating system disks and at least one additional SCSI adapter per system for shared data disk
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Servers
- Two or more SPARC/Solaris servers
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Solaris
Supported Storage Hardware
- Sun StorEdge models
- DG Clarion: SCSI, FC 5x00, FC 3x00 (no split bus)
- Compaq StorageWorks: RA7000, ESA 10000
- EMC: Symmetrix
- Hitachi Data Systems: 5800 SCSI/FC, FC 7700E
- HP: XP256, XP512
- Network Appliance Series 700 Filers
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Solaris
Supported Server Hardware (SBUS)
- Sparc 5, 10, 20, 1000
- Ultra 1, 2
- E3x00, 4x00, 5x00, 6x00
- SC2000, E10000 PCI
- Ultra 5, 10, 30, 60, Netra T, E220/250, E420/450
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Supported
Server & Storage Hardware
- Servers
SBUS:
Sparc 5, 10, 20, 1000
Ultra 1, 2
E3x00, 4x00, 5x00, 6x00
SC2000, E10000 PCI
Ultra 5, 10, 30, 60, Netra T, E220/250, E420/450
- Storage
Sun StorEdge models
DG Clariion: SCSI, FC 5x00, FC 3x00 (no split bus)
Compaq StorageWorks: RA7000, ESA 10000
EMC: Symmetrix
Hitachi Data Systems: 5800 SCSI/FC, FC 7700E
HP: XP256, XP512
Network Appliance Series 700 Filers
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VERITAS
Cluster Server Systems
- Solaris: 2.5.1 or later
- Each VERITAS Cluster Server system must have at least 35 megabytes of free disk space
- Each VERITAS Cluster Server system requires at least 128 MB RAM
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