HP StorageWorks 4000 Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview - Page 22

Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 22 Clustering with RA4000 A cluster is a loosely coupled collection of servers and storage devices that are managed by cluster management software. Clustering provides high availability of applications and data and performance scalability. Clustering with RA4000 systems benefits business-critical application because RA4000 technology ensures that applications stay up and running through: • Redundant components in storage. • Hot-plug and redundancy in servers. • Software that provides failover of hardware. Clustered RA4000s provide investment protection and flexibility in certain configurations. Hardware can be in matched- or mix-pair configurations tailored to meet the needs of the computing environment. Compaq software enables rapid installation, configuration monitoring and management, and deployment of clustered environments throughout the enterprise. Compaq SmartStart and Compaq Insight Manager are now cluster enabled, allowing easy installation and sophisticated management, either locally or from remote locations. Compaq installation and systems management software, along with MSCS software, brings easy, efficient cluster administration for MSCS clusters. NetWare High Availability Cluster is also supported while NetWare Cluster Services will be supported after the product initially ships. Compaq servers, RA4000 storage, server-to-server interconnect options, system software, and implementation documentation have all been thoroughly tested in a variety of cluster configurations and with many standard applications. These tests have resulted in Compaq solutions that have the means to deliver higher levels of application availability at much lower costs than traditional, proprietary cluster solutions. For More Information For additional information about Fibre Channel technology and the Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000, refer to: www.compaq.com ECG0205699A