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6-6 Compaq Parallel Database Cluster Model PDC/O2000 for Oracle8i and Windows 2000 Administrator Guide Compaq Secure Path software can detect failures in redundant Fibre Channel Fabric components. When a failure occurs on an active path, Secure Path reroutes I/O through the standby path, allowing applications to continue processing. The Secure Path product CD is included in the cluster kit for the Compaq Parallel Database Model PDC/O2000 for Oracle8i on Microsoft Windows 2000. Monitoring Redundant Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loops Each redundant FC-AL in a PDC/O2000 contains this hardware: I One or more RA4100 Arrays or RA4000 Arrays I Two RA4000 Array Controllers installed in each RA4000 Array or RA4100 Array I At least two Compaq StorageWorks Storage Hubs (Storage Hubs) or Compaq StorageWorks FC-AL Switches (FC-AL Switches) I At least two Fibre Host Adapters installed in each server I GBIC-SW modules I Fibre Channel cables The Fibre Channel Fault Isolation Utility (FFIU) can verify the integrity of a newly installed or existing FC-AL installation. This utility provides fault detection and help in locating a failing device on an FC-AL. FFIU is on the SmartStart and Support Software CD. Compaq Secure Path software can detect failures in redundant Fibre Channel Fabric components. When a failure occurs on an active path, Secure Path reroutes I/O through the standby path, allowing applications to continue processing. The Secure Path product CD is included in the cluster kit for the Compaq Parallel Database Model PDC/O2000 for Oracle8i on Microsoft Windows 2000.