Compaq Parallel Database Cluster Solutions for Windows NT Pre-packaged configurations for rapid deployment Delivering maximum system availability Picture an electronic commerce retail operation. The on-line inventory database system is the heart of the business. Customers require ongoing access to the Web site's database of products, codes, names, and prices to place orders. If the on-line inventory database system fails, sales cannot be logged, the quality of service will suffer, and the operation will lose business. Don't let this happen to you. Invest in clustering technology for maximum system availability. High availability and scalability Oracle Parallel Server clustering Windows NT(R) operating system ProLiant servers Fibre Channel storage Factory integrated in cabinet o High availability for critical database applications o High performance and scalability across multiple clustered servers o Concurrent Oracle(R) database access across the cluster o ProLiant 1850R and 6500 cluster platforms factory-integrated, staged, and tested by Compaq CustomSystems at its ISO 9001 facility Compaq Parallel Database Cluster Solutions for Windows NT with Fibre Channel storage provide cost-effective, scalable, fault- resilient computing for e-commerce, telecom, decision support, and business-intelligence environments. Compaq and Oracle team up to bring the highest level of system availability to the Windows NT enterprise. Higher uptime, lower costs Compaq Parallel Database Cluster Solutions for Windows NT deliver high availability and scalability in Oracle database environments using industry-standard components and software. They provide significantly improved uptime and lower operating costs compared to multiple single-server database implementations. Certified for Oracle8 Server Release and Oracle Parallel Server, the Compaq Parallel Database Cluster Solutions for Windows NT are powered by ProLiant 6500 and ProLiant 1850R servers. They offer a wealth of reliability features including hot-swappable redundant power supplies. The Compaq Fibre Channel Storage System features easily scalable, high-capacity, high-performance industry-standard storage with redundant and hot-swappable power supplies and cooling fans, as well as hot-swappable disk drives to ensure continuous access to your valuable data. Factory integration: Speed deployment, reduce risk Packaged in a space-saving, easy-to-maintain, factory-integrated cabinet, each platform contains the ProLiant servers, Windows NT operating system, memory, high-performance storage, redundant power supplies, and every cable and connector needed to tie it all together. ISO 9001 factory integration, staging, and testing from Compaq CustomSystems creates a platform that can be shipped in the cabinet to arrive at your site ready to load and run Oracle software. If you wish, CustomSystems can also factory load and test your Oracle software. (The customer is responsible for acquiring all Oracle software licenses.) In either case, you will significantly cut the time it takes to put your new systems to work while reducing overall deployment risk. Oracle Parallel Server technology Parallel Database Cluster Solutions act as a single logical server for an Oracle database. Users can concurrently access the shared database for read and write operations. Each node of the cluster can work independently of the others, allowing related client/server applications to access the same set of data. Distributed operations with other Oracle servers are fully supported. Oracle Parallel Server and Windows NT bring datacenter capabilities and performance to the Internet generation. Exceptional data integrity and consistency In the event of a failure in the cluster, the remaining nodes continue to access the database, ensuring high availability for your most critical applications. Users on the failed node switch to another node and continue processing. In addition, Oracle Parallel Server software performs online recovery, complementing the highly reliable server platform to ensure exceptional data integrity and database consistency. Full integration Oracle Parallel Server is fully integrated with Oracle8 Enterprise Edition, building on its performance, reliability, flexibility, and simplified administration. Oracle Parallel Server operates in conjunction with all other features of Oracle8, including Parallel Query and distributed options. It also adds many important new features such as the Oracle's Parallel Cache Management Technology. ISO 9001 factory integration, staging, and testing creates a platform that can be shipped fully assembled and ready to load and run Oracle software. Parallel Cache Management Technology allows users across the Windows NT cluster to access the same database using an Integrated Distributed Lock Manager (DLM) to track the state and location of data in each cache. Supporting business growth With Parallel Database Cluster Solutions technology, your clustered system can grow as your business grows. Unlike single- server solutions, Parallel Database Cluster Solutions give you multiple ways to expand your processing power, storage capacity, and connectivity limits without making any major modifications to your application. Just add more nodes to expand as your needs expand with little modifications to your applications or changes to your Oracle database. The throughput provided by Parallel Database Cluster Solutions scales to match the size of your configuration as it grows. Ensuring success with services In partnership with Oracle, Compaq offers a range of professional services to ensure the success of your critical applications. A wide variety of services are available including: o Program management o Application migration o Training o Network integration o Performance tuning o Windows NT Server high-availability consulting With Parallel Database Cluster Solutions for Windows NT your clustered system can grow as your business grows. Ordering Information Compaq Parallel Database Cluster Solutions for Windows NT Pre- packaged configurations* CT-OP18F-01 2-node Pre-packaged Parallel Database Cluster Solution for ProLiant 1850R Fibre Channel System 2 Pentium II 450 MHz CPUs per node 1 GB memory per node 4 x 4.3 GB system disks TFT450R 14.5-inch flat panel 2U monitor Console manager RAID controller 9 x 9.1 GB RAID storage Fibre Channel hub Fibre Channel Storage Interconnect Two Ethernet switches and one Fibre Channel hub Windows NT server media/license Factory integrated and tested Shipped fully assembled *The customer is responsible for acquiring all Oracle software licenses. CT-OP65F-01 2-node Pre-packaged Parallel Database Cluster Solution for ProLiant 6500 Fibre Channel System 4 Pentium III Xeon 500 MHz CPUs per node 2 GB memory per node 4 x 4.3 GB system disks TFT450R 14.5-inch flat panel 2U monitor Console manager RAID controller 16 x 18.2 GB RAID storage Fibre Channel Hub Fibre Channel Storage Interconnect Two Ethernet switches and one Fibre Channel hub Windows NT server media/license Factory integrated and tested Shipped fully assembled CT-OP65F-02 Add 3rd ProLiant 6500 Node CT-OP65F-03 Add 4th ProLiant 6500 Node CustomSystems: added value in action In addition to its first-class computing platforms and services, Compaq offers value-added support capabilities from CustomSystems that include: o Technical quote support o Technical project management o Test/assembly of software and hardware o Integration beyond standard products o Equipment placement to your specifications o Custom configuration documentation o Business-critical delivery o Factory integration, test, and assembly of Compaq and third-party hardware Compaq Professional Services: ongoing support With Compaq, you don't have to worry about service after the sale. We field one of the most powerful IT service and support organizations in the world - including 27,000 IT experts in 114 countries and a network of over 30,000 highly skilled resellers. We offer a suite of proactive and reactive services to keep your business-critical computing environment operating at peak performance. High Availability Solutions for Windows NT Learn more about Compaq Parallel Database clustering and other High Availability Solutions for Windows NT at www.compaq.com/highavailability Call your Compaq sales representative or Authorized Business Partner today to learn how you can put prepackaged Parallel Database Cluster Solutions for Windows NT to work for you. For More Information TOLL-FREE PHONE: 1-800-344-4825 WEBSITE: www.compaq.com/customsystems © 1999 Compaq Computer Corporation. Compaq believes that the information in this publication is accurate as of its publication date; such information is subject to change without notice. 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