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Brief support notes IP Rating Physical infrastructure interoperability
guide Guide for evaluating the installation of
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MSL libraries Library SCSI cables A short introduction to HP classic VA
storage for non-HP classic people HyperTape from BridgeHead
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Pre-sales Support
Partner Edition October 2002 Volume 2, Issue 9
in this issue
business critical systems
New statements of support EOL Info ES45 From Tru64 Unix to HP-UX Alpha Systems Times Prior version support HP OpenVMS systems software rollout
report New OpenVMS solutions Smart Array 5300A Backplane Raid
Controller
industry standard server
New Linux Solutions: Linux TPC-C Benchmark for Oracle
9i RAC HP secure OS software for Linux New poduct announcements
events/training
4th KTE Cameron House, Loch Lomond (Scotland)
training
The 4th Knowledge Transfer Event at Loch Lomond has received a record number of applications.
Although fully subscribed anyone interested in attending can be placed on our waiting list; or our advance mailing list for June 2003.
We will be offering more than 50 session (presentations/workshops), including a worksop demonstrating the Next Generation Alpha System 1280 (model 8). The sessions will be presented by a wide range of speakers: Pre-sales Consultants from the EMEA Pre-sales Support Centre, hp Product Engineering, hp Product Consulting, Brocade, XuiS, Invensys, XDelta and BridgeHead Software.
HP’s Imaging and Printing Divison will be demonstrating their printing solutions for the Enterprise, which will include solutions such as : SAP Printing, Print Accounting, Electronic Forms, Distribution and Management, Secure Printing, Cluster Printing and
Cheque Printing.
The full training program is available to view on the web, with the final agenda published shortly. Please check our web site at http://www.compaq.com/emea/presalessupport/kte/Agenda_November02.pdf.
Information on the weather during the period of November can be found at the folowing web site: http://www.weather.co.uk/weather/climatology/G83.htm?dayofyear=329.
We are looking forward to seeing you at the KTE in November
Your Pre-sales Support Team
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new statements of support
alpha systems times
eol info
New statements of support can be found at our external web site at http://www.compaq.com/emea/presalessupport/SupportInfo.html
DRACO III (HP StorageWorks Director/Edge Switch) NOW SUPPORTED ON THE DS10/DS10L UNDER Tru64 UNIX (STANDALONE AND CLUSTER SUPPORT) AND OPENVMS (published 30/09/02)
DRACO III (HP StorageWorks Director/Edge Switch) NOW SUPPORTED ON THE DS20E, DS20L, DS25, ES40, AND ES45 UNDER Tru64 UNIX (STANDALONE AND CLUSTER SUPPORT) AND OPENVMS (published 30/09/02)
DRACO III (HP StorageWorks Director/Edge Switch) NOW SUPPORTED ON THE GS80, GS160, AND GS320 UNDER Tru64 UNIX (STANDALONE AND CLUSTER SUPPORT) AND OPENVMS ( published 30/09/02)
MSL5026SL MINI TAPE LIBRARY NOW SUPPORTED ON THE DS10/DS10L SYSTEMS UNDER VMS AND UNIX: (Added Graphite Part Numbers) (published 04/10/02)
MSL5026SL MINI TAPE LIBRARY NOW SUPPORTED ON THE DS20E, DS25, ES40, AND ES45 SYSTEMS UNDER VMS AND UNIX:(Added Graphite Part Numbers) (published 04/10/02)
MSL5026SL MINI TAPE LIBRARY NOW SUPPORTED ON THE GS80, GS160, and GS320 SYSTEMS UNDER VMS AND UNIX:(Added Graphite Part Numbers) (published 04/10/02)
DS-SWLA4-PD Is Now Supported on the ES45 System Under Linux: (published 08/10/02)
KN610-EA 68/1250-MHz 16MBytes CACHE CPU NOW SUPPORTED ON THE ES45 SYSTEMS UNDER Tru64UnixV5.1A & OPENVMS V7.3/V7.3-1:(published 09/10/02)
3X-KZPDC-BE/DF NOW SUPPORTED ON THE DS10 SYSTEM UNDER VMS: :(published 25/10/02)
3X-KZPDC-BE/DF NOW SUPPORTED ON THE DS20E SYSTEM UNDER VMS: :(published 25/10/02)
3X-KZPDC-BE/DF NOW SUPPORTED ON THE ES40 AND ES45 SYSTEMS UNDER VMS: :(published 25/10/02)
EOL Product Description ReplacementDA-68DAA-BA ES45 68/1000 M2 1GB UNIX DA-68DBA-BA.DA-68DAA-CA ES45 68/1000 M2 2GB UNIX DA-68DBA-CADH-68DAA-AA ALPHASERVER ES45,EV68 CPU 1GHZ, DIS DH-68DBA-AADY-68DAA-BA ES45 68/1000 M2 1GB OVMS DY-68DBA-BADY-68DAA-CA ES45 68/1000 M2 2GB OVMS DY-68DBA-CA
The Alpha Systems Times will soon be coming to you with a new title, the Customer First Times. In addition to bringing you the latest news on AlphaServer systems, this newsletter will be expanding its coverage to include HP 9000 and HP e3000 server topics. Look for the first edition of the Customer First Times in December 2002.http://www.compaq.com/hps/news/newsletters.html http://www.compaq.com/hps/download/October2002AlphaSystemTimes.pdf
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smart array 5300A backplane raid controller
from tru64 unix® to hp-ux
prior version support
The Smart Array 5300A controller is a high performance PCI/SCSI RAID controller providing industry-leading features to Alpha system customers. SA5300A controllers are cousins of the Proliant-based Smart Array 5300 family of controller products with hardware, firmware and software components specifically qualified for use on Alpha systems. There are two variants: Smart Array 5302A (2-channel) controller and Smart Array 5304A (4-channel) controller as well as optional upgrade modules.
Smart Array 5300A Questions and Answers http://www.compaq.com/emea/presalessupport/downloads/ KZPDC_QA_OCT18.pdf
Smart Array Web Site http://www.compaq.com/alphasever/products/storage/sa5300a.html
Statements of Support (see previous page)
An external transition Web site is now available live at http://www.tru64unix.compaq.com/transition/. It includes pointers to migration programs, services, training, white papers and other customer collateral, as well as FAQs (http://www.tru64unix.compaq.com/transition/faqs.html). This site will continue to be populated as new Tru64 UNIX customer deliverables become available.
REMINDER:Standard Support status for both OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.2-2 and OpenVMS VAX Version 7.2 ends on December 31, 2002. Both versions enter into Prior Version Support Sustaining Engineering (PVS-SE) on January 1, 2003. The attached charts are part of the OpenVMS Operating System Support Policy document and provide information on the support status of all OpenVMS releases. They are located at http://www.compaq.com/services/software/ss_openvms.html, then proceed to the second bullet from the bottom and click on OpenVMS Operating System Support Policy.
In addition to the site noted above, we also post PVS information on the Prior Version Support web sites:www.compaq.com/services/software/ss_pvs.htmlwww.compaq.com/services/software/ss_pvs_se_amap.htmlwww.compaq.com/services/software/ss_mps_pvs_eur.html
Customers should contact their local support representative to purchase Prior Version Support-Sustaining Engineering (PVS-SE) Service if they choose to continue to run OpenVMS VAX Version 7.2 and OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.2-2. OpenVMS VAX Version 7.3 and OpenVMS Alpha Versions 7.3 and 7.3-1 continue to be supported under Standard Support contracts.
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software public rollout Reports for OpenVMS
OpenVMS VAX
Version Standard Spt Entry Date to Prior
End Date for Prior Version
Version Release Date Ending Date Version Support
Support - SE
5.5-2 Nov 1991 Sep 30, 1995 Oct 1, 1996 W/24 mo notice5.5-2H4 Jul 1993 Sep 30, 1995 Oct 1, 1996 W/24 mo notice6.2 May 1995 Mar 31, 1998 Apr 1, 1998 W/24 mo notice7.0 Jan 1996 Mar 31, 1998 Not Available 7.1 Jan 1997 Jun 30, 2000 Jul 1, 2000 Dec 31, 20017.2 Feb 1999 Dec 31, 2002 Jan 1, 2003 June 30, 20047.3 May 2001 TBD TBD TBD
OpenVMS Version Standard Spt Etry Date to Prior End Date for PVS-SE
Alpha Version
Release Date Ending Date Version Support-SE
6.2 May 1995 Mar 31, 1998 Apr 1, 1998 W/24 mo notice6.2-1HX Feb/May 1996 Mar 31, 1998 Apr 1, 1998 W/24 mo notice7.0 Jan 1996 Mar 31, 1998 Not Available 7.1 Jan 1997 Jul 1, 2000 Not available 7.1-1H2 Apr 1998 Jul 1, 2000 Not Available 7.1-2 Dec 1998 Jun 30, 2000 Jul 1, 2000 Dec 31, 20017.2 Feb 1999 Jun 30, 2002 Not available 7.2-1 Aug 1999 June 30,2002 Not Available 7.2-1H1 Jun 2000 Jun 30, 2002 Not available 7.2-2 Sep 2001 Dec 31, 2002 Jan 1, 2003 June 30, 20047.3 May 2001 Dec 31, 2003 Not Available7.3-1 Aug 2002 TBD
Software Public Rollout Reports for OpenVMS Software Public Rollout Reports for OpenVMS list the current and future availability of Compaq's Enterprise software products shipping on the Software Products Library kits (CDROM consolidations) for OpenVMS Alpha and OpenVMS VAX. The reports are updated monthly.
o Software Public Rollout for OpenVMS Alpha http://www.openvms.compaq.com/openvms/os/swroll/VAROL.HTML
o Software Public Rollout for OpenVMS VAX http://www.openvms.compaq.com/openvms/os/swroll/VVROL.HTML
Comprehensive Public Rollout Information for OpenVMS Comprehensive Public Rollout Information, listing previous product versions as well as currently shipping versions, has been compiled in a separate set of reports. Product information is grouped to show Operating System support. This set of reports is also updated monthly.
o Software Products Supporting OpenVMS Version 6.2 and Higher http://www.openvms.compaq.com/openvms/os/swroll/62PLUS.HTML
o Software Products Supporting OpenVMS Version 6.2 as Maximum http://www.openvms.compaq.com/openvms/os/swroll/62ONLY.HTML
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New openvms solutions
o Software Products Supporting OpenVMS Version 7.2 and higher http://www.openvms.compaq.com/openvms/os/swroll/72.HTML
o Software Products Supporting OpenVMS Version 7.3 http://www.openvms.compaq.com/openvms/os/swroll/73.HTML
o Software Products Supporting OpenVMS Version 7.3-1 and higher http://www.openvms.compaq.com/openvms/os/swroll/73-1.HTML
Support for OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.3-1 OpenVMS Alpha V7.3-1 is shipping as of 23-August-2002. The OpenVMS e-Business Infrastructure CD-ROM V1.3 is included in the V7.3-1 Operating System Kit. Layered Products shipped with the V7.3-1 Operating System or the V1.3 e-Business Infrastructure CD are shown as shipping "NOW". The Q3'02/September Software Products Library for OpenVMS Alpha will ship on 10-Sep-2002. Revising Layered Products shipping on this release can be found in the "Future" or "Unreleased" section of the Software Public Rollout for OpenVMS Alpha. A 7.3-1 Report has been added to the "Comprehensive Rollout" reports to list all current and revising products supporting the new OS release together with their approximate delivery times.
A solution for Finance customers running the SWIFT ST400 product on OpenVMS who are concerned how to migrate to its
replacement, SWIFTnet without having to change their OpenVMS based Finance applications. http://www.tlcconsulting.net/interlock/interlock.htm
Attunity Application Connect from Attunity provides open connectivity to legacy applications and mainframe transactions. (HP-UX, Linux, NonStop Servers, OpenVMS,
Tru64 UNIX, Windows 2000, and Windows NT) Attunity Connect for Adabas provides real-time access to the Software AG
Adabas database and Natural development system. Attunity Connect for OpenVMS is the data access standard for the HP
OpenVMS operating system. The solution’s key components are licensed and included with the operating system as part of the HP On Platform Package, providing a comprehensive set of connectivity solutions for developing and Internet-enabling new OpenVMS applications. This extends OpenVMS data to integration brokers such as Microsoft BizTalk or BEA WebLogic Integration.
Attunity Connect for WebLogic provides a comprehensive set of BEA-certified connectivity solutions that integrate data from BEA WebLogic Server and BEA WebLogic Portal.
Attunity Data Connect (formerly ISG Navigator) provides out-of-the-box access to all enterprise data sources, including relational, network, indexed, hierarchical, object, and flat files.
B2CFlex from IMSure Network Inc. is a comprehensive, transactional business-to-consumer (B2C) solution that runs on virtually any operating system, including HP OpenVMS.
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MSA1000 firmware for LINUX and NetWare finally available
brief support notes
Process Software provides networking solutions for mission-critical business environments.
MultiNet is a TCP/IP solution that provides a reliable backbone for mission-critical applications running on the HP OpenVMS operating system.
PMDF MessageStore for OpenVMS and Tru64 UNIX is a standards-based Internet messaging product suite that ensures efficient and secure communications.
SSH for OpenVMS is a Secure Shell (SSH) networking extension that protects HP AlphaServer systems running the OpenVMS operating system.
TCPware is a networking solution for the HP OpenVMS operating system that turns an HP AlphaServer system into a powerful application server to support multiplatform environments.
Partners provided updates to these OpenVMS solutions: ELOS is a turnkey gaming and lottery system that supports traditional
online terminals, as well as advanced technologies for betting via the Internet, mobile telephones, and interactive TV.
UNIFACE is a complete, feature-rich rapid application development (RAD) environment and deployment architecture that enables organizations to greatly accelerate the deployment of new functionality and services.
OnExchange Extensible Clearing System is an integrated real-time clearing solution for derivatives clearinghouses and emerging-market clearinghouses.
Please note: Although the MSA fabric switch 6 is not listed in the EBS matrix, it is in fact
supported with anything that the MSA1000 is supported with. The drivers for the FC2101 ship either with the MSA1000 installation kit or
with the platform kits for HSG80/EVA. There has always been speculation on whether or not the internal SCSI
controllers supported libraries/autoloaders as well as drives. Although there is information on DL380s and other servers with integrated array controllers saying that libraries are not supported, not all ProLiants have integrated array controllers.
The answer is that no ProLiant supports libraries without the relevant supported PCI SCSI card option !
necessary steps to enable NetWare, Linux support(until November)
1) purchase appropriate HBA • NetWare FCA2210 -281540-B21• Red Hat or SuSE Linux –FCA2214 281541-B21
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physical infrastructure interoperability guide
Guide
ip rating
2) purchase an interconnect if desired• msa fabric switch 6 (embedded)• SAN switch 2/8-EL, 2/16-EL, 2/16
3) purchase StorageWorks msa1000• download ISO CD image and flash firmware (controller & EMU)
withappropriate version. This now can be used to burn a MSA1000 bootable support CD. All documentation, drivers, flash utilities, etc. will be in the file. This is a large file (280MB+) and should be downloaded through broadband access.
http://www.compaq.com/products/storageworks/msa1000/index.htmlftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/supportsoftware/MSAVA/
MSAva100.iso
IP rating are often used often used when specifying the environmental protection afforded by enclosures around electronic equipment. Further information on IP rating can be found at the ANTARES web site: http://www.antares.co.uk/ip_rating.htm
IntroductionAs the new HP moves forward with the HP ProLiant family of industry standard servers, many customers will integrate industry-standard HP Servers and ProLiants into their data centers. For those customers who wish to use existing rack and power infrastructures to support the integration of the two server families, this document will cover the following information.
Racks:• Comparison of features between the 10000 Rack Series and the Rack
System/E for HP Servers• Installing ProLiant servers in Rack System/E for HP Servers• Installing StorageWorks storage products in Rack System/E for HP Servers• Installing NetServers in 9000 and 10000 Series Racks• Installing HP Storage products in 9000 and 10000 Series Racks
Power Infrastructure:• Comparison of product features between HP Server and ProLiant UPS
products• Integrating ProLiant Servers into HP APC UPS power infrastructure• Using ProLiant UPS products with existing HP Servers
Specific best practice documentation for implementation of 9000 and 10000 Series rack products and ProLiant UPS options are available in separate documents at:http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/racks/index.html
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The tables (see below) are taken from the ‘Physical Infrastructure Interoperability Guide’. Please note that information which is highlighted in yellow has not yet been updated in the document ‘Physical Infrastructure Interoperability Guide’.
Installing pre-merger Compaq storage products in rack system/ECompaq storage product
HP rack system/E installation
Notes
SW 4314 Mounts with standard rail kit.Follow instructions provided with the standard rail kit for round hole rail installation, skipping steps 2 and 5.
MSA1000 Mounts with standard rail kit.Follow instructions provided with the standard rail kit for round hole rail installation, skipping steps 2 and 5.
MA8000 Mounts with standard rail kit.Follow instructions provided with the standard rail kit for round hole rail installation, skipping steps 2 and 5.
EVA Mounts with standard rail kit.Follow instructions provided with the standard rail kit for round hole rail installation, skipping steps 2 and 5.
MSL 5052Mounts with special rail (Kit part# 304826-B21).
For ordering information, contact Mike Peebles 970-898-6997
Table 1
Installing ProLiant servers in rack system/E
ProLiant serverHP rack system/E installation
Notes
ProLiant DL 360 G1Requires optional mounting kit.
Part# 174574-B21.
ProLiant DL360 G2Mounts with included mounting kit.
The slides can be bolted to the rack. Cannot secure server into rack; front lock screws are not long enough. A more permament solution is being investigated. Solution was designed and implemented to begin shipping mid-July.
ProLiant BL e-Class servers
Mounts with included mounting kit.
The slides can be bolted to the rack with the appropriate cage nuts. Cannot secure the server enclosure into rack; front locking screws require the appropriate cage nuts.
ProLiant ML 350 G3Mounts with included mounting kit.
ProLiant ML 370 G2Requires optional mounting kit.
Part# 23122-B21.
ProLiant ML 530 G2Requires optional mounting kit.
Part# 274739-B21.
ProLiant ML 570 G2Requires optional mounting kit.
Part# 274739-B21.
ProLiant DL 380 G2Requires optional mounting kit.
Part# 228894-B21.
ProLiant DL 580 G2Requires optional mounting kit.
Part# 287528-B21.
Table 2
NOTE: Other ProLiant servers that are not listed in the above table do not fit into an HP Rack System/E with their included rail kits and optional rails are not available. Future ProLiant servers will be compatible with the Rack System/E and will fit via an optional rail kit.
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NOTE: Industry-standard HP servers, ProLiant servers, HP storage devices and Compaq storage
devices will fit seamlessly in the Compaq rack systems.Installing netservers in 9000 and 10000 series racksIndustry-Standard HP server
9000 series rack 10000 series rack
e800 Tower Tower
tc2100 Tower Tower
tc2110 Tower Tower
tc3100 Tower Tower
tc4100 With standard rail kit. With standard rail kit.
lc2000 Tower Tower
lc2000r With standard rail kit. With standard rail kit.
lp1000r With standard rail kit. With standard rail kit.
lp2000r With standard rail kit. With standard rail kit.
lh3000 Tower Tower
lh3000r With standard rail kit. With standard rail kit.
lh6000 Tower Tower
lh6000r With standard rail kit. With standard rail kit.
lt6000r With standard rail kit. With standard rail kit.
lxr8500 With standard rail kit. With standard rail kit.
rx4610 With standard rail kit. With standard rail kit.
Table 3
Pre-merge HP storage in 9000 and 10000 series racksHP storage product
9000 series rack 10000 series rack
RS12Mounts with non-HP rail kit.Part #: 5064-7063.Mounts with non-HP rail kit.
Mounts with non-HP rail kit.Part #: 5064-7063.Mounts with non-HP rail kit.
RS12/FCMounts with non-HP rail kit.Part #: 5064-7063.Mounts with non-HP rail kit.
Mounts with non-HP rail kit.Part #: 5064-7063.Mounts with non-HP rail kit.
DS2100Mounts with Rittal rail kit.Part #: A5679-60001.Product #: A5679A.
Mounts with Rittal rail kit.Part #: A5679-60001.Product #: A5679A.
DS2300Mounts with Rittal rail kit.Part #: 5065-5975.Product #: A6496A.
Mounts with Rittal rail kit.Part #: 5065-5975.Product #: A6496A.
VA7100Mounts with Rittal rail kit.Part #: 5065-5975.Product #: A6496A.
Mounts with Rittal rail kit.Part #: 5065-5975.Product #: A6496A.
VA7400Mounts with Rittal rail kit.Part #: 5065-5975.Product #: A6496A.
Mounts with Rittal rail kit.Part #: 5065-5975.Product #: A6496A.
Table 4
PA-RISC servers in 9000 and 10000 series racksPA-RISC Product 9000 series rack* 10000 series rack*
rp2400 (former A-class)
Fits with included rackmount. Fits with included rackmount.
rp5400 series Fits with adapter kit and rack rear Fits with adapter kit. The adaptor
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guide for evaluating the installation of hp equipment in non-hp racks
media partitioning in compaq esl and msl libraries
(former L-class)
extension or rear door removed. The adaptor kit (P/N 249579K) is available from Jonthan Engineered Solutions in Fullerton, CA. The rack rear extension (120679-B21).
kit (P/N 249579K is available from Jonathan Engineered Solutions in Fullerton, CA.
rp7400 (former N-Class)
No adaptor kit available at this time.No adaptor kit available at this time.
rp7410 (Matterhorn)
Fits with rack rear extension kit (120679-B21) or with rear door removed.
Fits with included rackmount.
rp8400 (Keystone)
Fits with rack rear extension kit (120679-B21) or with rear door removed.
Fits with included rackmount.
Table 5
*NOTE: For rackmounting of PA-RISC products in 9000 or 10000 series racks, the racks must be tied to the floor or to adjacent racks to be a supported configuration until the rack stabilizer offering can be qualifed
IFP servers in 9000 and 10000 series racksIPF Product 9000 series rack* 10000 series rack*
rx2600 (Long's peak)
Fits with included rackmount. Fits with included rackmount.
rx5670 (Everest - same chassis as rp5400)
Fits with adapter kit and rack rear extension or rear door removed. The adaptor kit (P/N 249579K) is available from Jonthan Engineered Solutions in Fullerton, CA. The rack rear extension (120679-B21).
Fits with adapter kit. The adaptor kit (P/N 249579K is available from Jonathan Engineered Solutions in Fullerton, CA.
Table 6
Further details on this document can be found at: http://www.compaq.com/emea/presalessupport/downloads/HP-CPQ phys-infrastructure.pdf
http://www.hp.com/racksolutions/infolib/evalguide.pdf
This document should be utilized when there is a need to evaluate and qualify whether any HP equipment can be installed, maintained, and serviced in a non-HP rack. Please follow the step-by-step instructions. Fill in the blanks with requested information so that if technical help is required, all of the appropriate information is in one place.
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library scsi cables
Compaq Premier Partner ISV applications provide for the mixing of different drive and media types in the same library through a feature known as “media partitioning”. The tape libraries for which drive and media partitioning has been qualified are:
ESL9326D/DX , ESL9326SL and ESL9595SLESL9198DLX and ESL9198SLMSL5026DLX and MSL5026SL
ESL9326D/DX and ESL9198DLX require ESL9000 SDLT Upgrade Extension Axis Kit to configure SDLT drives.
ESL9000 SDLT UPGRADE EXTENSION AXISPart Number: 249632-B21This product is required for ESL9198DLX libraries upgrading to SDLT or LTO Ultrium1 drives, and ESL9326D/DX to SDLT drives.
Wide to Wide cables : required to connect KZPBA, KZPSA and 3X-KZPCA-AA adapters on Alpha Servers to ESL9000, TL895, TL891XXX, SSL2020 libraries.328215-001 SCSI Dif. Cable 5M/US328215-002 SCSI Dif. Cable 10M/US328215-003 SCSI Dif. Cable 15M/US328215-004 SCSI Dif. Cable 20M/US
Wide to VHDCI Cables: required to connect 129803-B21 adapters on ProLiant servers to ESL9000, TL895, TL891XXX, SSL2020 libraries and KZPBA, KZPSA and 3X-KZPCA-AA adapters on Alpha Servers to MSL5026XXX libraries341176-B21 Wide/VHDCI 6’ cable341177-B21 Wide/VHDCI 12’ cable201160-B21 Wide/VHDCI 10M cable201160-B23 Wide/VHDCI 20M cable (can be used only on ESL9000 libraries, requires LVD extender (PN 221249-B21) when used on ESL9198DLX, ESL9198SL and ESL9326SL libraries)
VHDCI to VHDCI cables: required to connect 129803-B21 adapters on ProLiant servers to SL5026XXX libraries. 341174-B21 VHDCI/VHDCI 6’ cable341175-B21 VHDCI/VHDCI 12’ cable
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A short introduction to HP classic VA storage for non-HP classic people.
General remarksFirst of all, VA stands for Virtual Array. There are at the moment 3 variations of VA storage subsystems:
va7100 va7400 va7410 (next generation of va7400 storage)
Soon to be released is the next generation of va7100, namely the va7110.
Features common to all VA’s are:
Up to two redundant controllers Two power/fan modules Fibre Channel host connectivity (FC-SW or FC-AL) Fibre Channel disk drives (FC-AL) RAID 1+0 and RAID5DP (DP for Double Parity) with AutoRAID Up to 2 active hot spares Virtualisation
All enclosures ship with two power modules and two power cords. All enclosures are supported in the following racks:
HP rack systems E41, E33 and E25 (with rail kit A6209A) Compaq Rack 9000 and 10000 (with rail kit A5672A)
PackagingThe packaging of the va71x0 arrays is similar to the RA4100 in the sense that it includes, in one enclosure, controllers and disks and that no expansion is possible. It is available in rack or tower form factor. The packaging of the va74x00 arrays is basically an enclosure including controllers and disks which can be expanded with up to 6 disk enclosures (ds2405 or ds2400).
Virtual Array controllers
Feature per controller va7100 va7400 va7410
Max cache 1GB 1GB 2GBCache Number of DIMM's 2 2 2
Cache battery integrated Yes Yes Yes
# of host ports 1 1 2FC Ports # of disk ports* 0 1 2 Type of connector SC LC LC
Transfer rates 1Gb/s1 or
2Gb/s1 or
2Gb/s*This is the number of FC ports on the front of the controller for connectivity to disk shelves ; integrated within every controller is a port which allows connectivity to the controller enclosure disks.
Disks
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The disk enclosures (ds2405/ds2400) and controller enclosures support up to 15 Fibre Channel disks in HP classic packaging (Compaq classic universal disks are not supported). Therefore, the va71x0 arrays support up to 15 disks, while the va74x0 arrays support up to 105 disks (6 disk enclosures + 1 controller enclosures = 7x 15 disks).
Feature per arrayva710
0va740
0va741
0Max # of disks supported 15 105 105
Disks Min # of disks supported 4 10 10
# of disk enclosures supported 0 6 6
FC disk drives Yes Yes Yes
Array management softwareThe array management software is HP StorageWorks Command View Storage Device Manager (SDM). It is shipped with the arrays. It runs only on native OS (see next section) and allows for the following:
configuration management diagnosis performance monitoring launch and configuration of compatible software (see below)
Three interfaces are provided: Command Line User Interface (CLUI) Command View Graphical User Interface (CVGUI) Command View User Interface (CVUI)
Compatible software
HP StorageWorks Command View SDM (device manager software) HP StorageWorks AutoPath (multi-pathing software) HP StorageWorks Secure Manager VA (selective storage presentation
software) HP StorageWorks Business Copy VA (point-in-time copy software)
OS supportNative OS support:
HP-UX 10.20, 11.0 and 11i Windows NT 4.0 SP6a &+ Windows 2000 SP1 &+ Red Hat Linux 6.2 & 7.1
Non-native OS needs a dedicated management console running Command View SDM on one of the native OS listed above. Non-native OS support:
MPE/iX 7.5 (for va7100 only) Sun Solaris 2.6, 7 & 8 IBM AIX 4.3.3 & 5.1 NetWare 5.0, 5.1 & 6.0
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hypertape from bridgehead
ProLiant server supportSupported by ProLiant servers with Emulex LP952L (FCA2101) or LP8000: 245299-B21 or 176479-B21.
New Enterprise Backup Solution as part of the HP EBS Program. (HyperTape will be presented at the Knowledge Transfer Event 26-28 Nov. 2002)
http://www.compaq.com/emea/presalessupport/downloads/ New_Enterprise_Backup_Solution.pdf
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new product announcments (15th October )
ProLiant Servers ProLiant DL380 G3Continuing to raise the bar for 2-way dense computing, the new ProLiant DL380 offers integrated lights-out management and enterprise-class uptime, optimized for a variety of application usages - still in a 2U form factor. The ProLiant DL380 G3 now includes new
technologies such as PCI-X, iLO and SA5i+ with optional BBWC.
QuickSpecs http://www5.compaq.com/products/quickspecs/Division/Division.html (World Wide version)
Questions and AnswersQ. What is PCI-X technology? A. A compatible extension of the existing PCI Bus, the 64-bit PCI-X architecture
runs at speeds up to 133 MHz, providing burst transfer rates above 1gigabyte per second. This critical I/O bandwidth is needed for industry standard servers running enterprise applications such as Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel, Ultra3 SCSI and Cluster Interconnects. PCI-X ensures investment protection because it offers backward compatibility with existing PCI based systems and a stable and complementary technology roadmap for future I/O standard system architectures. For more information on PCI-X, go to http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/technology/pci-x-enablement.html.
Q. What are the key advantages of PCI-X system architecture? A. PCI-X bus protocol allows the expansion card to run at speed up to 133MHz
in the system. This is a significant performance increase from previous 66MHz just from pure bus throughput perspective. In addition, the PCI-X protocol implements additional features such as delayed transaction, which retries the requester when the data is not ready. This allows other devices on the bus to perform its data transaction while the data requested by first device is being gathered (from a hard drive, for example). This ability allows the PCIX bus to be more efficiently utilized.
Q. What is NIC teaming and how can I use it? A. NIC Teaming allows the user to configure two NICs such they form one
single virtual NIC. The teamed pair may then be configured for fault tolerance or load balancing. This feature requires network driver support. HP offers NIC teaming support through the NIC drivers. For more information on NIC teaming, review the readme files for the HP value-add software through the CSP.
Q. How do I enable teaming functionality? A. In the Microsoft operating systems, invoke the HP Teaming applet from the
Windows Control Panel. For non-Microsoft operating systems where teaming is supported, refer to network adapter driver documentation for configuration instructions.
Complete Q & A: http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/proliantdl380/questionsanswers-g3.html
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ProLiant ML370 G3The ProLiant ML370 G3 is the most versatile 2-way expansion platform that enables IT infrastructures to adapt to today’s demanding business requirements. A wide variety of configuration possibilities and powerful Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) management makes it the ideal server for the corporate data center to the remote site. QuickSpecs http://www.compaq.com/products/quickspecs/11450_div/
11450_div.html
Q uestions and A nswers Q. What are the primary feature differences between the second and
third generation ProLiant ML370 servers? A. New features include, but are not limited to the following:
Processor: Intel Pentium 3 Flip Chip-PGA (512K on die Cache) 1.13GHz and higher vs. Intel Xeon Processors with NetBurst Micro-Architecture and Hyper-Threading technology (512K on die Cache)
Memory: 6GB max memory vs. 12GB max memory (2:1 Interleaved) with Online Spare Support
Memory: PC133 133MHz SDRAM vs. PC2100 200MHz DDR DIMM NIC: 10/100 Fast Ethernet NIC vs. 10/100/1000 Ethernet Controller 66MHz PCI slots vs. 100MHz PCI-X Slots Slot based Remote Insight Lights Out card vs. Integrated Lights Out
Management on G3 Integrated Smart Array 5i Option vs. Slot based Array Controller Option
Q. What is the difference in a 3.3V and a 5V PCI card and how can I tell what will work in my PCI slots?
A. The PCI specification allows for three different PCI add-in cards: 3.3V, 5V and "Universal" adapters, but only 3.3V signaling is allowed for 66MHz or greater operations per specification. New PCI controllers are manufactured to operate at 3.3V, while older options were 5V. New HP servers have 64-bit/66MHz and PCI-X slots, which are keyed to allow only 3.3V or Universal adapters. For more information on the PCI slots in your server, review the product QuickSpecs. Refer to your adapter documentation to determine if your PCI device is keyed for the 3.3V, 5V or Universal specification.
Q. What is 2:1 interleaved memory and what is its primary advantage?A. Very simply, memory interleaving requires that the memory be populated in
pairs. Memory interleaving is a requirement of the chipset that has dual memory paths. The advantage to this design is that the memory data path is doubled, from 64 bits to 128 bits per memory cycle, which leads to increased performance.
Q. What is Advanced Memory Protection?A. HP’s Advanced Memory Protection is designed to maintain server availability
and memory reliability without service intervention. HP’s Advanced Memory Protection consists of a variety of memory protection alternatives, such as Online Spare Memory and Memory Mirroring. These memory configurations provide additional fault tolerance by configuring extra system memory for a fail-over scenario. Each of these options can be configured in ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) by pressing F9 at POST. Within RBSU, select Advanced Memory Protection from the Main Menu. For additional information on
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Advanced Memory Protection, go to ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/16LC-0402A-WWEN.pdf.
Q. How does Online Spare Memory work? Is it an automatic feature, or does it need to be configured? Does it require a re-boot of NT to take effect after a failure of the primary memory? What level of errors has to occur before the switch to the spare takes place?
A. The Online Spare feature is user configurable and requires the installation of the System Management Driver, which ships with Smart Start. Once the health driver is installed, it will monitor the status of the memory for single bit errors. (HP uses the same single bit error threshold used on the pre-failure warranty limit). If the threshold reaches the pre-determined limit, than System Management Driver will initiate a fail over. The system will copy the content of all the failed memory to the spare bank, and upon completion will automatically switch over. It will not require re-boot of OS. The system will continue to run normally and the switch over is transparent to the OS. After switch over, the failed bank is no longer used. The failed bank can be replaced during the next scheduled system shutdown. The system will automatically switch back to the primary bank the next time you reboot the server.
Q. What is the memory requirement for Online Spare Memory? A. The ML370 G3 Memory option kit is setup to support the Online Spare
Memory. In order to support online Spare Memory, only order memory kits supported by this server. Because ML370 G3 server requires memory to be populated in order, the last bank populated will be designated as fail over bank. This bank needs to have the same or larger capacity than those installed in previous banks in order to support online spare memory. Note: in the G2 the dedicated Online Spare was the 3rd memory bank. In the G3 the Online Spare is the last populated bank. Please refer to your Setup and Installation Guide for more detail.
Complete Q & A : http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/proliantml370/questionsanswers-g3.html
ProLiant ML530 G2The ProLiant ML530 G2 is a high-performance 2-way server that delivers industry-leading expansion and availability features. ProLiant engineering, powerful management capabilities, and design expertise optimize system resources for intensive data center and remote office environment. Processor, memory, and I/O subsystems combine to provide unbeatable price/performance for database engines or server consolidation efforts.
QuickSpecs http://www.compaq.com/products/quickspecs/11359_div/11359_div.html
Q uestions and A nswers
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Q. What is different about the new Intel DP Xeon processors and what are the benefits?
A. DP Xeon processors not only increase system performance, they can also handle a significantly greater workload per processor. That means customers can add more users per server, or more applications per server, and the system will still run faster than Pentium III systems.
This is a result of several performance enhancements for the DP Xeon processors. First, DP Xeon processors use a .13 micron technology that allows higher processor frequencies and a faster system bus. Initially the ML530 G2 server launched with 2.4GHz processors, and now has been refreshed with 2.8GHz processor technology. This class of dual processor (DP) Xeons run at a 400MHz system bus. A large, high-speed data bus increases throughput and performance to critical processor, memory and I/O subsystems, resulting in uncompromising application performance. The new Xeon processor system bus delivers 3.2GB of data per second in and out of the processor. This compares to 1.06GB/s delivered on PIII processor’s with a 133MHz front side bus.
In addition to higher processor speeds, DP Xeon processors now have a 512k L2 cache.
L2 cache is located on die, storing commonly used data closer to the processor, and L2 cache transfers data on each core clock cycle. This results in reduced memory access times and increased performance of a critical server subsystem. The larger the cache size means the ML530 G2 can be used in CPU intensive environments such as databases applications that must access specific data multiple times in order to complete a calculation.
Finally, the new DP Xeon processors incorporate Intel's Hyper-Threading Technology, which makes one physical processor looks like two logical processors to the OS and applications.
Q. What is Hyper-Threading technology and what are the benefits?A. The new Intel XeonTM processors incorporate Intel's Hyper-Threading
Technology, which makes one physical processor look like two logical processors to the OS and applications. These two ‘logical’ processors on a single physical processor can execute different tasks simultaneously using shared hardware resources. By allowing the processor to use on-die resources that would otherwise have been idle, Hyper-Threading Technology provides a performance boost on multi-threading and multi-tasking operations. Not all operating systems take advantage of the XeonTM Hyper-Threading features. For more information and details on what operating systems support Hyper-Threading, go to http://issgweb:2200/products/servers/technology/hyper-threading.html
Q. What is NetBurst architecture and Hyper-Threading? What are the advantages of this technology?
A. With the launch of Intel Xeon Processor MP, Intel is introducing a new breed of processors using the NetBurst architecture. This new architecture integrates the cache subsystem tightly than previous generation processors, thus providing a higher throughput (peak bandwidth of
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51.2GB/s compared to 28.8GB/s for PIII Xeon processors). Additionally, Intel is also introducing a new concept titled Hyper-Threading (formerly known as Jackson Technology) with the new generation of MP Xeon processors. Quite simply, Hyper-Threading offers significant performance improvement in multi-threaded multi-tasking applications through better utilization of CPU execution resources. It enables a single physical processor to execute two separate codes concurrently, thus reflecting as two logical processors to the OS. Initial performance gain estimates of up to 30% on next generation IA-32 processors. Most contemporary 32-bit operating systems will be supporting Hyper-Threading.
Together, NetBurst architecture and Hyper-Threading are two of the three cornerstones for Intel’s new innovative Xeon MP processors. The third, Integrated Level Cache (iL3) is discussed later in this document.
For additional information on these technologies, please visit http://developer.intel.com/technology/hyperthread/
Complete Q & A : http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/proliantml530/questionsanswers-g2.html
ProLiant ML570 G2The new ProLiant ML570 G2 is industry's first 4-way expansion server that offers not only best performance, but also increased reliability with hot-plug mirrored memory, unmatched internal expansion and flexibility With expansion capabilities featuring up to 32GB max memory, support for up to 14x1" Hot-plug hard drives, up to 7 PCI-X 100MHz I/O slots, the ProLiant ML570 G2 is a truly expandable and reliable server for a data center or remote enterprise environment.
Q. What are the benefits of Advanced Memory Protection (AMP) and is this a standard feature?
A. HP recently introduced its new Advanced Memory Protection (AMP) technology, which enables memory protection before it fails. In addition to Advanced ECC protection and Online Spare memory available in existing ProLiant ML370 G2/ProLiant DL380 G2 servers, the new ProLiant ML570 G2 features Hot-plug mirrored memory. This new feature allows the user to replace the failed DIMM/s in mirrored memory mode without powering the server down or scheduling any downtime. ML570G2 is the only 4-way server in its class that offers this high level of memory redundancy.The ProLiant ML570 G2 includes the following optional Advanced Memory Protection features:
o Online Spare Memory Offers a higher level of memory protection than Advanced ECC alone. If the number of single-bit correctable errors on a bank exceeds the pre-defined error threshold, that bank will fail over to the online spare bank without intervention or server interruption. Online spare memory can be configured across one or
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two memory cards. The failed memory can then be replaced at the user's convenience during a scheduled maintenance window.
o Single-Board Mirrored Memory Single-board mirrored memory provides a higher level of availability than Advanced ECC and Online Spare Memory because it protects against diverse multi-bit errors. Single-board Mirrored Memory uses mirrored banks on a single memory board that is configured with one redundant bank of memory. The system writes to both banks, but reads from one. If a DIMM(s) has a multi-bit error, the system simply reads from the mirrored bank instead. This process occurs without intervention or server interruption, and the failed DIMM can be replaced during a regularly scheduled shutdown.
o Hot-Plug Mirrored Memory Hot -Plug Mirrored Memory is a fault-tolerant memory feature that provides a higher level of availability than Advanced ECC, Online Spare Memory, or Single-Board Mirrored Memory because it protects against multi-bit errors and provides the additional benefit of not requiring any server downtime to replace failed DIMMs. Hot-Plug Mirrored Memory requires that two memory boards be installed, one an exact mirror of the other, which run in parallel and provide protection against multi-bit memory errors. When configured for Hot-Plug Mirrored Memory, the system writes to both memory boards, but reads from one. If a read error occurs, the system fails over to the redundant memory board. At that point the memory board containing the failed DIMMs can be hot replaced. Once the failed DIMMs are replaced and the memory board re-installed into the server, the system goes back to full mirrored status. All this occurs without bringing the server down
Note: Hot-Plug Mirrored Memory and Dual-Board Online Spare Memory require the use of two memory cards. All ProLiant ML570 G2 servers ship standard with a single memory board. The second (expansion) memory board is optional.
For more information on how AMP works, http://www.hp.com/products/servers/technology/memoryprotection.html
Q. Is "hot-add" the same as "hot-plug" memory and is this feature available in the new ProLiant ML570 G2?
A. No, "hot-add" allows for dynamic expansion of the memory sub-system without powering down the server while "hot-plug" refers to the capability of removing and replacing a failed DIMM in a dual-memory board configuration. Currently, the ProLiant ML570 G2 supports both “hot-plug” mirrored memory and "hot-add" capabilities. Hot-plug does not require any OS intervention while hot-add does. Microsoft .NET will be the first OS that will enable this functionality.
Complete Q & A : http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/proliantml570/questionsanswers-G2.htmlInterScan/Immunix Secured Solution for HP ProLiantThe InterScan/Immunix Secured Solution for HP ProLiant servers is a complete anti-virus network gateway delivered on a QuickStart CD ready for deployment
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on ProLiant DL servers. It provides appliance-like ease of deployment, while maintaining all ProLiant Advantages, low total cost of ownership and server re-deployment. Question & Answers: http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/solutions/iis/questionsanswers.htmlQuickSpec: http://www.compaq.com/products/quickspecs/11476_div/11476_div.html
ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack -- SmartStart 6.0SmartStart 6.0 is a set of server integration tools and utilities shipped standard with every ProLiant server that optimizes platform configuration and simplifies the setup of servers. SmartStart 6.0 has been redesigned to streamline single-server setup, providing a faster way to deploy reliable and consistent server configurations. The new SmartStart takes advantage of embedded utilities for performing server and array controller configuration from the system ROMs, while preparing the system for installing “off-the-shelf” versions of leading operating system software.
Question & Answers: http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/management/smartstart/questionsanswers.htmlQuickSpec: http://www.compaq.com/products/quickspecs/11497_div/11497_div.html
Services from HPThe HP NetServer to ProLiant integration services brings an expert HP systems specialist to your site for planning a migration to, or integration of, ProLiant servers. Services are also available for installing the ProLiant Essentials server deployment and management tools. HP specialists have the expertise and knowledge to thoroughly assess your current NetServer environment. They can also recommend steps for smoothly adding ProLiant platforms and using the ProLiant Essentials tools based on your unique business goals and objectives.
hp netserver to proliant integration servicesftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/ntsrvr-proliant-transition-services.pdf
Integrated Keyboard and DrawerDesigned to make efficient use of rack space and provide maximum functionality, the integrated keyboard and drawer is an all-in-one device that provides a full functionality keyboard with 9 programmable hot keys for quick movement from one server to the next. The product has been designed to allow a switchbox to be mounted behind it on the rails to further maximize rack space.
Question & Answers:http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/keyboard-drawer/questionsanswers.html
QuickSpec: http://www.compaq.com/products/quickspecs/11475_div/11475_div.html
TFT5110RThe TFT5110R is the most compact and space efficient rack mount flat panel monitor offered by HP. As a 1U retractable TFT flat panel monitor, it provides a full 15” viewing screen when needed and tucks away in only 1U of rack space when not being used. The
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Linux TPC-C Benchmark for Oracle 9i RAC
hp secure OS software for Linux
product has been designed to allow a switchbox to mount behind it on the rails to further maximize rack space.
Question & Answers: http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/tft5110r/questionsanswers.html
QuickSpec: http://www.compaq.com/products/quickspecs/10820_div/10820_div.html
TPC-C Rev. 5.0 HP ProLiant DL580 – PDC 32P C/S Report Date: October 2, 2002
Executive Summary (76 KB)
Full Disclosure Report (794 KB)
For more technical details about the benchmark see the presentation below created by Andy Bond (HP) -- this highlights the HP Linux TPC-C result, talks about some of the Advanced Server features, and gives some Advanced Server tuning tips.
Oracle Performance On Red Hat Advanced Serverhttp://www.compaq.com/emea/presalessupport/downloads/RedHatOraclePerformance.ppt
Technical product brief
http://www.hp.com/security/products/linux/papers/techbrief/hp-tlx-brief.pdf 227 KB
HP Secure OS Software for Linux helps businesses secure their Linux environments by offering intrusion prevention, real-time protection against attacks, and damage containment. HP is first to market with this business-critical security solution for Linux.
HP Secure OS Software for Linux provides high reliability, performance, availability, flexibility and scalability. Additionally, it is easy to install and manage, making it attractive to businesses that don't have large IT organizations.
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new linux solution – linda & paradise
new linux solution - attunity aonnect
new linux solution – openedge from progress
new linux solution – b2cflex from imsure network inc.
These solutions run on HP AlphaServer and/or HP ProLiant servers
Attunity Connect from Attunity, Inc. is a family of standards-based access software solutions that uses prebuilt adapters to enable a simplified connection to relational and nonrelational data sources, transaction
systems, and legacy applications. HP embeds Attunity Connect; native adapters available across entire product line. Attunity Connect Version 3.4 Availability Matrix:
http://www.attunity.com/WinConnect3400/docs/am34.pdf
OpenEdge from Progress Software is a business platform that enables developers to develop, integrate, deploy, and manage business applications.
The Progress Company Platform & Product Availability Guide Update: October 1, 2002
http://www.progress.com/products/pavail.pdf
B2CFlex from IMSure Network Inc. is a comprehensive, transactional business-to-consumer (B2C) solution that lets you market, sell, and accept payment for products marketed directly over the Web.
Linda from Scientific Computing Associates, Inc. is a set of extensions to the C, C++, and FORTRAN languages that enable the development of parallel
applications based on a virtual-shared-memory (VSM) programming model and language-level commands.Supported Platforms Linda 6.2: http://www.lindaspaces.com/APlatforms.html
Paradise, also from Scientific Computing, is a flexible and powerful parallel distributed computing environment that can create "ensemble applications" from separate independent programs. Supported Platforms Paradise 6.2: http://www.lindaspaces.com/APlatforms.html
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Linux supercomputers eat Itanium http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1103-961441.html
Itanium 2 Servers: Now It's a Software Issue - Server Infrastructure Strategies
Linux TCO: Less Than Half The Cost of Windows
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Alpha How to install AlphaServer in Compaq’s 9000 Series Cabinets What to consider when Upgrading GS Series Alpha Server Software Base System Requirements current systems archive systems
Storage Multi Vendor Guide 1 – Involving HSGxx controllers Multi Vendor Guide 2 - Involving HSV110 controller Configuration Guide Compaq Modular SAN Array (MSA1000) FAQ Data Replication Manager (updated)
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