Digital Clusters for Windows NT V1.0 with Service Pack 1
Supported Hardware List
This document is a compilation of the systems and options tested and supported by Digital Clusters for Windows NT V1.0 with Service Pack 1. Refer to the Digital Clusters for Windows NT Configuration and Installation Guide for complete information on configuring your cluster.
Before using any of the hardware listed in the following pages, consult the documentation for your system to be sure your selected options are also supported on that system. Both the clusters software and your system must support the hardware in your clusters configurations.
| System | I/O Bus | ECU (Min)* | ARC Firmware (Min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlphaServer
2100 4/xxx AlphaServer 2000 4/xxx |
EISA/PCI | V1.81 | V4.36 |
| AlphaServer
2100 5/xxx AlphaServer 2000 5/xxx |
EISA/PCI | V1.81 | V4.34 |
| AlphaServer 2100A | EISA/PCI | V1.81 | V4.4 |
| AlphaServer 1000 | EISA/PCI | V1.8 | V4.25 |
| AlphaServer 1000A† | EISA/PCI | V1.8 | V4.46 |
| AlphaServer 400 | ISA/PCI | V1.8 | V5.5 |
| AlphaServer 4100 | EISA/PCI | V1.9 | V4.44.0 |
* An ECU configuration file that includes a call to an overlay file will not execute on an AlphaServer system.
† If you use an AlphaServer 1000A system with KZPSA SCSI adapter cards, the KZPCA cards can be installed only in PCI slots 0, 1, or 2. A software interaction prevents the KZPSA controller from working correctly in a bridged PCI slot (3, 4, or 5).
Supported Prioris Server Systems
| System | I/O Bus | SCU | System BIOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prioris HX Server | EISA/PCI | V1.02 upgrade | V1.09 |
| Prioris XL Server | EISA/PCI | V1.00 V1.02 V1.03 V1.05 V1.08 |
V1.00 V1.02 V1.04 V2.01 V2.04 |
| Prioris ZX Server | EISA/PCI | V3.30 | V1.00.07.BGO |
| Digital Part Number | Kit Contents |
| FR-BA356-NT | BA356
Cluster Kit:
|
| FR-BA356-N2 | Expansion
Kit (prerequisite is FR-BA356-NT):
|
| FR-CK310-RF | Prioris
RA310 Cluster Kit:
|
| FR-CK310-RU | Prioris
RA310 Cluster Upgrade Kit, for existing BA356 Cluster
Kit customers(prerequisite is FR-BA356-NT):
|
Each cluster server system must have a supported SCSI adapter installed on the system expansion bus, in addition to any internal bus adapter shipped with the system. Digital strongly recommends that you disable or remove all internal termination and use Y cables or trilink connectors for external termination.
| Adapter | Description | Connector | Driver | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital KZPSA-BB |
PCI-based, fast wide differential SCSI-2 controller | 68-pin differential | deckzpsx.sys NT driver V1.3 required.
|
FW
A10 required. Supports AlphaServers only. |
| Adaptec AHA-2944W |
PCI-based, fast wide differential SCSI-2 controller. | 68-pin differential | aic78xx.sys V1.23s Supplied with Digital Clusters for Windows NT software. |
|
Single-ended storage enclosures require a SCSI signal converter to connect to the supported adapters.
| Storage Enclosure | Description | Transmission Method | Data Path Size | Connector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA346-KB | Pedestal, 16 bit SCSI | Single-ended | Wide | 68-pin |
| BA350-KB | Pedestal, 8 bit SCSI | Single-ended | Narrow | 50-pin high density |
| BA356-KC | Expansion unit, 16 bit SCSI | Single-ended | Wide | 68-pin |
SCSI Bus Extenders and Signal Converters
Signal converters convert single-ended SCSI signals to differential SCSI signals. Signal converters let you
Some signal converters can also connect narrow single-ended devices to a wide differential bus. You can have a maximum of two signal converters installed between devices.
| Signal Converter | Minimum Hardware |
Minimum Firmware |
Data Path | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWZZB-AA | E01 | A02 | wide/ wide |
External, independently powered unit. Includes built-in universal power supply for general-purpose SCSI bus length and signal conversion needs. |
| DWZZB-VW | E01 | A02 | wide/ wide |
StorageWorks building block. Installs in disk slot 0 in a BA356 or BA346 storage enclosure. |
| DWZZA-AA | E02 | n/a | narrow/ wide |
Includes DWZZA-MA (module for embedding in SCSI systems) and a power supply encased in small standalone unit. For use with BA350-KB enclosure. |
| DWZZA-VA | F02 | n/a | narrow/ wide |
StorageWorks building block. Installs in disk slot 0 in a BA350-KB enclosure. |
Supported RAID Controllers and Subsystems
StorageWorks RAID Kits for Digital Clusters for Windows NT
The following kits make the addition of RAID storage to a Clusters for NT environment easier to configure and order. These kits assume that the customers owns or is planning to purchase StorageWorks RAID 310, RAID 410 or RAID configurations using HSZ40’s.
| Part Number | Description | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| SWDKT-DC | Alpha/NT
Clusters Platform Kit:
|
|
| SWIKT-DC | Intel/NT
Clusters Platform Kit:
|
|
| SWDKT-DD | Windows NT
Cluster Enabling Kit:
|
This upgrade kit includes everything the customer needs to upgrade from basic SCSI expansion JBOD storage to RAID. |
| Disk Device | Description | Data Path | Minimum Firmware |
|---|---|---|---|
| RZ26L-VA | 1.5GB disk in SBB | Narrow | 440C |
| RZ28B-VA | 2.1GB disk in SBB | Narrow | 0006 |
| RZ28C-VA | 2.1GB disk in SBB | Narrow | 0004 |
| RZ28D-VA | 2.1GB disk in SBB | Narrow | 0008 |
| RZ29B-VA | 4.3GB disk in SBB | Narrow | 0014 |
| RZ26L-VW | 1.5GB wide disk in SBB | Wide | 442E |
| RZ28C-VW | 2.1GB wide disk in SBB | Wide | 0004 |
| RZ28D-VW | 2.1GB wide disk in SBB | Wide | 0008 |
| RZ29B-VW | 4.3GB wide disk in SBB | Wide | 0014 |
The type of cables you need for your cluster depends on the hardware configuration. The following tables describes the supported cables and the context in which each cable would be used. Note that each supported cable comes in a variety of lengths. You must select cables such that the total length of the bus segment does not exceed its specified maximum.
| Cable | Connector Densities | Use |
|---|---|---|
| 50-Pin (A) | ||
| BN21V-0B
BN23G-nn* or BN21R-nn* |
One
high, two low
One high, one low |
This
Y cable attaches to narrow devices and can be terminated
if necessary.
These cables connect devices and cables with different connector densities. |
| 68-Pin (P) | ||
| BN21W-0B
BN21K-nn* or BN21L-nn* |
Three
high
Two high |
This
Y cable attaches to wide devices and can be terminated if
necessary.
These cables connect BN21W Y cables or wide devices |
* nn denotes the cable length, in meters
Supported Bus Terminators and Connectors
You need terminators and connectors for the shared SCSI bus. This table describes the supported terminators and connectors and the context in which you would use them.
| Type | Description | Density | Pin | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terminator | ||||
| FR-PCXAR-WJ
H879-AA (external vendor) |
Single-ended,
wide terminator
Wide differential terminator |
High
High |
68-pin
68-pin |
Terminates
wide cables
Terminates a trilink connector or wide differential cable |
| Connector | ||||
| H885-AA (external vendor) |
Trilink connector | Three high |
Three 68-pin |
Attaches to high-density, 68-pin cables or devices. Can be terminated if necessary. Electrically the same as a BN21W-0B. |
| BN21W-0B | Wide Y cable | 68-pin |
