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Servers - Announcement: IBM SSA RAID Cluster Adapter for PC Servers
Applicable to: World-Wide
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IBM SSA RAID Cluster Adapter Can Improve Connectivity and System Reliability for PC Servers
OVERVIEW
The IBM SSA RAID Cluster Adapter provides industry-standard Serial Storage Architecture (SSA) for supported PC Server clustering configurations to protect your mission-critical business applications.
In addition to the basic functions of SSA, a pair of SSA RAID Cluster Adapters provides data protection and host failover when used with Windows NT 4.0 Server, Enterprise Edition, which includes Microsoft Cluster Server software.
The SSA RAID Cluster Adapter enables two-way connection of SSA disk storage between a pair of supported PC servers. When used with Windows NT 4.0 Server, Enterprise Edition, both servers are operable. If one of the servers fails, the remaining server takes on the applications of the other to ensure continued availability.
With RAID 1 data protection, you can mirror whole systems, PC servers, and disk storage, up to a distance of 2.4 km apart using the fiber extender, with SSA high performance.
INTENDED CUSTOMERS
Customers looking for SSA storage expansion for PC Server Clustering Solutions or a new storage investment decision for new PC Servers
KEY PREREQUISITES
The IBM SSA RAID Cluster Adapter supports attachment of the IBM 7133 SSA Disk Subsystem to the following PC Servers running Windows NT 4.0:
- Compaq ProLiant 1500 (Single and Dual Processor Models)
- Compaq ProLiant 2500 (Single and Dual Processor Models)
- Compaq ProLiant 5000 (Dual and Quad Processor Models)
- Compaq ProLiant 6000 (Dual and Quad Processor Models)
- HP NetServer LH Pro (Dual Processor Model)
- HP NetServer LX Pro (Dual Processor Model)
- Windows NT 4.0 Server, Enterprise Edition for host failover support
AT A GLANCE
The IBM SSA RAID Cluster Adapter provides:
- SSA Host Cluster Adapter support
- Failover support with Windows NT 4.0 and the Microsoft Cluster Server
- RAID 1 data protection
- Simple, compact SSA connectivity
- Extensible up to 2.4 km
Planned Availability Date: February 17, 1998
PRODUCT NUMBER
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Description |
Machine |
Model |
Feature |
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SSA RAID Cluster Adapter for PC Server |
7133 |
10 |
4012 (MES) |
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SSA RAID Cluster Adapter for PC Server |
7133 |
500 |
4012 (MES) |
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SSA RAID Cluster Adapter for PC Server |
7133 |
20 |
4012 |
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SSA RAID Cluster Adapter for PC Server |
7133 |
600 |
4012 |
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SSA RAID Adapter for PC Server** |
7132 |
REP |
4012 |
Note(**): This product number may be used for ordering IBM SSA RAID Adapter for the 7133.
DESCRIPTION
Two PC Server systems connected to SSA disk drives with a pair of IBM SSA RAID Cluster Adapter provide RAID protection for your data with robust host failover when used with Windows NT 4.0 Server, Enterprise Edition, and the Microsoft Cluster Server.
SSA is ideally suited to multihost failover designs because of the unique characteristics of serial link architecture. The full duplex design tolerates single-link breakage in any loop, which complements the philosophy of the failover principle.
Two supported PC Server systems support up to three adapters pairs.
SSA ADVANTAGES: Serial Storage Architecture (SSA) defines a high-performance serial link for the attachment of input/output devices such as hard disk drives, host adapter cards and array controllers.
The SSA loop significantly improves connectivity and system reliability thanks to the design simplicity of the standard SSA cables used between hosts and storage enclosures.
The unique autoconfiguration capability of SSA provides dynamic reconfiguring when disk drives are removed or added to loops. This function reroutes data if a loop is broken and new disks are ignored by the host until added by the resource configurator. The full duplex operation of SSA means that each cable supports data transfers in both directions simultaneously.
The IBM SSA RAID Cluster Adapter is supported by the IBM 7133 SSA Disk Subsystem, available as either deskside or rack-mounted models and SSA Fibre-Optic Extenders, which can operate over distances of up to 2.4 km. Also supported are the 5-disk IBM 7131-405 SSA Multi-Storage Tower and IBM 3527001 SSA Storage Entry Subsystem deskside enclosure.
RAID PROTECTION: The SSA System allows 22 arrays of RAID 1 mirrored disks. The adapter pair can support hot spares that can be used by any array defined within the pair. RAID 1 was chosen because it provides the highest I/O performance and protection.
Furthermore, running the RAID function in the adapter hardware frees up host CPU cycles which maximizes application performance.
ADVANCED TECHNICAL FEATURES:
Availability
- Paired host adapter configuration
- No single point of path on dual host systems
- Maximum 22 RAID 1 arrays
- Global hot spares per adapter pair
Reliability
- 4-byte CRC check on all SSA links
- Point-to-point connection
- Data scrubbing available on arrays
- Power-on self tests
- Link error recovery functions
- Redundant power/cooling with 7133
Management
- Native and DOS configurator
- Topology views for fast error diagnosis
- Full RAS support package
- Host error logging of all errors
Compatibility
- Supports 2.2, 4.5, and 9.1 GB SSA disks
- Supports 7133, 7131, and 3527 SSA Disk enclosures
- Supports Fibre-Optic Extender on 7133
- Supported on Compaq and HP PC servers
- Coexists with other SSA RAID adapters
Other Functions
- Private disk capability for each host
- IPL form SSA private disks (or SCSI)
YEAR 2000
This product does not have date dependencies and is therefore Year 2000 Ready.
This product is Year 2000 Ready. When used in accordance with its associated documentation, it is capable of correctly processing, providing, and/or receiving date data within and between the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, provided all other products (for example, software, hardware, and firmware) used with the product properly exchange accurate date data with it.
PUBLICATIONS
The following publications will be available December 1997 for the IBM SSA RAID Cluster Adapter:
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Publication Description |
Order Number |
Part Number |
Distribution Location |
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*Installation and User's Guide |
S96H-9839 |
02L7634 |
Mechanicsburg |
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*Maintenance Guide |
S96H-9840 |
02L7635 |
Mechanicsburg |
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**Technical Reference |
SA33-3275 |
Mechanicsburg |
DISPLAYABLE SOFTCOPY PUBLICATIONS
The product books are offered in displayable softcopy form. All books are included. The displayable manuals are part of the basic machine-readable material. The files are shipped on the same media type as the basic machine-readable material.
These displayable manuals can be used with the BookManager (TM) READ licensed programs in any of the supported environments. Terms and conditions for use of the machine-readable files are shipped with the files.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Approximate height: 127 mm (5.0 in)
Approximate width: 21.59 mm (.85 in)
Approximate depth: 340.74 mm (13.415 in)
Approximate weight: not applicable
Conforms to PCI 2.0 Specification for Long Card
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: IBM SSA RAID Cluster Adapter operates at:
Ambient Temperature: 10 to 40 degrees C (50 to 104 degrees F)
Relative humidity: 8% to 80% non-condensing
AGENCY APPROVALS:
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USA FCC Class A |
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:
The IBM SSA RAID Cluster Adapter is supported on the following PC Servers:
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System Name |
Machine Type |
Model |
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Compaq ProLiant |
1500 |
Single and Dual Processor |
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Compaq ProLiant |
2500 |
Single and Dual Processor |
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Compaq ProLiant |
5000 |
Dual and Quad Processor |
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Compaq ProLiant |
6000 |
Dual and Quad Processor |
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HP NetServer |
LH Pro |
Dual Processor |
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HP NetServer |
LX Pro |
Dual Processor |
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: A separate device driver is provided for Windows NT 4.0 Server, Enterprise Edition.
LIMITATIONS:
Each PC Server can support up to three IBM SSA RAID Cluster Adapters. For failover support PC servers must be configured in pairs, each with an adapter connected to the SSA disk drives.
The maximum number of logical groups that can be connected to the Windows NT 4.0 Server, Enterprise Edition, when using the Microsoft Cluster Server software is 24. In practice, this limits the number of RAID 1 arrays to 22, or 200.2 GB with 9.1 GB SSA disk drives.
IPL from SSA disk is supported; IPL from RAID 1 arrays is not.
PLANNING INFORMATION
CABLE ORDERS:
Additional Cable Orders Required: _ NO _
Approximate Installation Time: At least 30 minutes
Two cables are required to form an SSA loop. Only one cable is required to add an additional subsystem to an existing loop.
Refer to the IBM 7133 SSA Disk Subsystem Sales Manual for cable requirements.
INSTALLABILITY: Installation time for the IBM SSA RAID Cluster Adapter is approximately 30 minutes.
SECURITY, AUDITABILITY, AND CONTROL
This product uses the security and auditability features of host hardware, host software, and application software.
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This product is available for purchase under the terms of the IBM Customer Agreement.
IBM Agreement Terms.
IBM hardware products are manufactured from new parts and used parts. In some cases, the hardware product may have been previously installed. Regardless, IBM's warranty terms apply.
MES DISCOUNT APPLICABLE: No
FIELD INSTALLABLE FEATURE: Yes
WARRANTY PERIOD: One Year
CUSTOMER SET-UP: Yes
LICENSED INTERNAL CODE: No
WARRANTY SERVICE: Parts Exchange Only
MAINTENANCE SERVICE: Parts Exchange Only
IBM will assist customers with hardware problem isolation to determine if hardware service or parts exchange is required. The IBM SSA RAID Cluster Adapter for PC Servers is a Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU).
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