Dell FL100 Server User Manual


 
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For each cluster, a network switch or Giganet cLAN cluster switch to connect the
cluster nodes.
NOTE: If you have a two-node PowerEdge Cluster FE100/FL100 Datacenter Server
configuration that will not expand the configuration to a three or four node cluster, a
crossover cable or cLAN cable can be used to connect the nodes rather than using a
private network switch.
Cluster Client Network Connections
(Public Network)
The cluster connections to the client network (public network for client access of
cluster resources) requires the following hardware components:
For each server, a Broadcom NetExtreme Gigabit Ethernet NIC or
Intel
®
PRO/1000 Gigabit Server Adapter.
Operating System and System Management Software
Dell PowerEdge Cluster FE100 and FL100 Datacenter Server systems require the
following operating system and system management software:
Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
NOTE: One licensed copy of Windows 2000 Datacenter Server is required for
each cluster node.
QLogic Fibre Channel Configuration Utility
Dell OpenManage Application Transparent Failover
Dell OpenManage Managed Node (Data Agent)
Dell OpenManage Data Administrator or Dell OpenManage Data Supervisor
Dell OpenManage Cluster Assistant With ClusterX 3.0.1 with Service Pack 2 or
later (optional)