Compaq ProLiant 6400R Compaq's Cluster Management Initiative - Page 2

Compaq's E2000 Platform Architecture is based around industry standard servers, networking, and storage systems that are connected via high speed SAN interconnect to create a scalable and available clustered server environment. Some of the significant components of the E2000 Platform Architecture include:  2-, 4-, & 8-processor Compaq ProLiant Servers  Intel 32-bit Pentium Pro, Pentium II, Xeon, and 64-bit Merced servers  Enterprise Management Utilities for large scale application processing  Fibre Channel-based storage products and backup libraries  Gigabit Ethernet, ATM and other high speed networking technologies  High availability, scalable System Area Network SAN interconnects The E2000 Platform Architecture would integrate these components with industrystandard operating systems such as Microsoft Windows NT, Novell NetWare, and SCO UnixWare and with key enterprise applications from Microsoft, Oracle, SAP and other ISV's. Many of the key Compaq components of the E2000 Platform Architecture are already being delivered to customers (such as high-availability SMP servers and ServerNet SAN interconnect), while others like integrated and easy-to-use management and administrations tools are just beginning to take shape as part of Compaq's Cluster Management Vision. By tightly integrating leading, standards based, enterprise management tools with their E2000 Platform Architecture and Cluster Management products, Compaq will be able to provide users an easy-to-use, end-to-end solution that supports easy administration and troubleshooting of all the components of an enterprise's IT structure. Compaq's Cluster Management Vision Compaq has outlined a cluster management vision and road map that will allow them to deliver intuitive, easy-to-use cluster management tools that simplify the tasks of planning, deploying and operating clusters. The Tables below highlight Compaq's cluster management concepts, goals and how they will bring high-end cluster system management features to the volume cluster market and help develop industry standards. Ease of Use  Common data repository for all enterprise devices  Problem definitions and remedies for rapid resolution  Extensive help text for ease of understanding  Web based management tools for flexibility and efficiency  Intuitive and consistent User Interface for immediate understanding Richness of Function  Common Data Repository  Real Time Cluster Monitor  Cluster Administration and Configuration Management  Extensible Architecture  Multi Node Cluster Support  Common Cluster Monitor and Administration Utilities HARVARD RESEARCH GROUP  Box 297  HARVARD, MA 01451 USA  http:/www.hrgresearch.com 2