Platform Features Summary - Integrated Big Data Platforms

1700 Platform Product and Site Preparation Guide

Product
Integrated Big Data Platforms
Published
March 2018
Language
English (United States)
Last Update
2018-04-17
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Product Category
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The following table outlines the features and components of the 1700 platform.

We reserve the right to replace any of the listed drives with an equivalent or better drive.
Feature Feature Description
Processing Node Processing and hot standby nodes consist of an Intel R2208 chassis with:
  • Two 2.6 GHz eight-core E5-2670 processors (20MB L3 cache)
  • 128 GB or 256 GB memory using 16 GB DIMMs, or 512 GB memory using 32 GB DIMMs, all at 1333 MHz DDR3
  • Disk drives:
    • Two 600 GB SAS (serial-attached SCSI) drives for OS
    • One 600 GB SAS drive for dump processing to improve restart performance
    • Five additional drive bays available for customer use; 600 GB drives supported
  • DVD drive
  • Onboard connectivity to the server management network
  • Onboard connectivity to the BYNET-over-Ethernet network or adapter connectivity to the BYNET V5 InfiniBand network
  • Disk storage adapters
  • Optional network communication adapter
  • Optional network connection to managed BAR servers
Disk Storage Disk arrays:
Each disk array in a 1700 cabinet contains five Gelding (2Ux12) drive enclosures:
  • Each drive enclosure contains two power supply modules.
  • The lowest drive enclosure in each array contains two array controller modules (RIOMs).
  • Each of the remaining four drive enclosures contains two expansion modules (JIOMs).
  • Each drive enclosure contains SAS storage drives.
Storage drives:
  • 2 TB and 4 TB storage drives (3.5", 7.2K rpm) with one or two global hot spares (GHSs) per array
Channel Server Intel R2208 server, configured as dedicated server for interface between Teradata Database and IBM (or compatible) mainframe:
  • Disk drives:
    • Two 600 GB SAS drives for OS
    • One 600 GB SAS drive for dump processing to improve restart performance
  • Dual 2.0GHz six-core 15MB L3 cache E5-2620 processors
  • 128 GB memory using 16 GB DIMMs
  • Host channel adapters -- maximum three FICON adapters
  • No disk array support
  • No amps assigned
  • Onboard connectivity to the server management network
  • Onboard connectivity to the BYNET-over-Ethernet network or adapter connectivity to the BYNET V5 InfiniBand network, no AMPs assigned
  • Optional network communication adapter

For information about HCA configuration, see the Host Channel Adapter Installation and Service Guide, B035-5044.

Extended Channel Solution (ECS) Dell R720 or Dell R730 server, configured as dedicated server for remote interface between Teradata Database and IBM (or compatible) mainframe:
  • Two 900 GB or 1.2 TB SAS (serial-attached SCSI) drives for OS
  • Dell R720: Dual 2.0 GHz six-core 15MB L3 cache E5-2620 processors
  • Dell R730: Dual 2.6 GHz eight-core 15MB L3 cache E5-2640 v3 processors
  • Dell R720: 128 GB memory using 16 GB DIMMs
  • Dell R730: 256 GB memory using 32 GB DIMMs
  • Host channel adapters -- maximum three FICON and/or ESCON adapters (can mix types in same node)
  • No disk array support
  • Onboard connectivity to the server management network
  • Ethernet adapter connection to the processing nodes
  • Optional network communication adapter
Network Connectivity Server (NCS) Intel R1208 server, configured as dedicated server for providing additional customer network connectivity options:
  • Disk drives:
    • Two 600 GB SAS drives for OS
    • One 600 GB SAS drive for dump processing to improve restart performance
  • Dual 2.0GHz six-core 15MB L3 cache E5-2620 processors
  • 128 GB memory using 8 GB DIMMs
  • Onboard connectivity to the server management network
  • Onboard connectivity to the BYNET-over-Ethernet network or adapter connectivity to the BYNET V5 InfiniBand network
  • Optional network communication adapter
  • Optional quad-port 1 GbE or dual-port 10 GbE modules for additional network communication
Teradata Managed Server (TMS)

Teradata Multipurpose Server (TMS)

TMSs consist of Dell R720, Dell R720xd, Dell R730, or Dell R730xd servers used for solution offerings that are peripheral to Teradata processing.

All TMSs have onboard connectivity to the server management network.

If sufficient BYNET V5 switch ports are available, the server can also be connected to the BYNET V5 switches.

For information about TMS configurations, see the Teradata Platform Framework Cabinet Model 12 Product and Site Preparation Guide, B035-5388.

SAS HPA Worker Node Dell Server configured for SAS High-Performance Analytics in-memory software. For more information, see the Teradata Appliance for SAS High-Performance Analytics Model 720 Platform Product and Site Preparation Guide, B035-5410, or the Teradata Appliance for SAS High-Performance Analytics Model 750 Platform Product and Site Preparation Guide, B035-6042.
Dump Server Dell R720xd server, configured as dedicated hardware to be used for crash dump data analysis.

Data can be offloaded from the production data warehouse environment to a dump server, allowing for analysis without disruption to the production system. The dump server must run the same version of Teradata Database as the production system from which the dump data was offloaded.

Each dump server consists of:

  • Two 2.6 GHz eight-core 20MB L3 cache E5-2670 processors
  • 256 GB memory in 16 GB DIMMs (1333 MHz DDR3)
  • Two 2.5" 10K rpm 900 GB or 1.2 TB SAS drives for OS
  • Twenty-four 2.5" 10K rpm 900 GB or 1.2 TB SAS drives for storage
  • Onboard connectivity to the server management network
One portable USB DVD ROM drive is included per system to be used by a Dell R720xd dump server. The product ID number for the USB DVD ROM drive kit is 2021-K944-V001. The kit includes instructions for using the drive.
BYNET-over-Ethernet Interconnect

Redundant 24-port BYNET-over-Ethernet switches in processing/storage cabinets used for processing node (TPA), channel server, and network connectivity server (NCS) communication. Switches support a maximum of 22 TPA nodes, hot standby nodes, channel servers, and NCSs in any combination.

BYNET V5 Interconnect Redundant BYNET V5 switches using BYNET V5 InfiniBand for processing node (TPA), channel server, and NCS communication in processing/storage cabinets or BYNET V5 cabinets.
  • In processing/storage cabinets:
    • 36-port InfiniBand switch chassis for systems with a maximum 36 TPA nodes, hot standby nodes, channel servers, NCSs, and TMSs in any combination
  • In BYNET V5 cabinets:
    • 108-port InfiniBand switch chassis for systems with a maximum 108 TPA nodes, hot standby nodes, channel servers, NCSs, and TMSs in any combination
      CMIC 11.01 or later is required for the 108-port switch.
      The 108-port switch cabinet can have up to two optional Dell R720 or Dell R720xd TMSs in any combination. Some configurations may also have an Intel R1208 System VMS. If a System VMS is included, a KVM is also included.
    • 162-port InfiniBand switch chassis for systems with a maximum 162 TPA nodes, hot standby nodes, channel servers, NCSs, and TMSs in any combination
      The 162-port BYNET V5 cabinets may also have TMSs, Cabinet VMSs, or System VMSs. If a System VMS is included, a KVM is also included.
    • 324-port InfiniBand switch chassis for systems with a maximum 324 TPA nodes, hot standby nodes, channel servers, NCSs, and TMSs in any combination
    System configurations larger than 324 nodes (to a maximum of 1,024 nodes) are accommodated by special order.
Adapters
SAS disk storage adapter:
  • LSI 9200-16E quad 6 Gbx4 SAS PCIe adapter in processing nodes and some TMSs
InfiniBand adapter (for connection to the BYNET V5 network or the BYNET V5 switch):
  • Mellanox MCX354A-FCBT (ConnectX-3) InfiniBand PCIe3 adapter in PE nodes, channel servers, and as an option in TMSs
Communications adapters:
  • Intel I350-T4 quad 1 Gb PCIe2 copper adapter in processing nodes or TMSs
  • Intel PRO/1000 PF dual PCIe adapter in processing nodes, TMSs, or NCSs
  • Intel PRO/1000 PT quad PCIe adapter in processing nodes, TMSs, or NCSs
  • Intel X520-DA2 dual-port 10 Gb copper adapter in processing nodes, TMSs, or NCSs
  • Intel X520-SR2 dual-port 10 Gb optical adapter in processing nodes, TMSs, or NCSs
Host channel adapter:
  • BTI FICON PEFA PCIe adapter
  • Luminex FICON SP LR PCIe adapter
TMS BAR adapter:
  • QLogic QLE2564 quad port 8 Gb fibre channel to PCI adapter
Cable Modes Teradata systems are shipped with multi-mode fiber (MMF) connections for the 10Gb Ethernet optical interface into all servers. Single-mode fiber (SMF) connections are not supported.
Virtualized Management Server (VMS) A virtualized management server (VMS) can reside in a 1700 processing/storage cabinet, a 108-port BYNET V5 cabinet, a 162-port BYNET V5 cabinet, or a Platform Framework Cabinet.
A VMS is an Intel R1208 chassis and can host the following virtual machines (VMs):
  • CMIC -- The CMIC provides server management services for the system cabinets.
  • SWS -- The SWS is the service entry for the system.
  • Viewpoint -- The Viewpoint VM manages only a single Teradata system.

An Intel R1208 VMS is available in System VMS and Cabinet VMS configurations.

Each System VMS consists of:
  • CMIC, SWS, and Viewpoint VMs. A Viewpoint VM supports up to a maximum of 128 nodes and servers.
  • Two 2.0 GHz six-core 15MB L3 cache E5-2620 processors
  • 64 GB memory using 8 GB DIMMs
  • Two 600 GB RAID 1 drives for boot/system operations
  • Two 600 GB RAID 1 drives for Viewpoint data storage
  • Onboard connectivity to server management network
  • Onboard or adapter connectivity to customer network
  • OS:
    • Linux SLES 10 SP3 OS on SWS and Viewpoint VMs
    • Linux SLES 11 OS on SWS VM (required for CMIC 11.01 and later)
    • Linux SLES 11 OS on VMS and CMIC VM
Each Small System VMS consists of:
  • CMIC, SWS, and Viewpoint VMs. A Viewpoint VM supports up to a maximum of 128 nodes and servers.
  • One 2.0 GHz six-core 15MB L3 cache E5-2620 processors
  • 32 GB memory using 8 GB DIMMs
  • Two 600 GB RAID 1 drives for boot/system operations
  • Two 600 GB RAID 1 drives for Viewpoint data storage
  • Onboard connectivity to server management network
  • Onboard or adapter connectivity to customer network
  • OS:
    • Linux SLES 10 SP3 OS on SWS and Viewpoint VMs
    • Linux SLES 11 OS on SWS VM (required for CMIC 11.01 and later)
    • Linux SLES 11 OS on VMS and CMIC VM
Each Cabinet VMS consists of:
  • CMIC VM
  • One 2.0 GHz six-core 15MB L3 cache E5-2620 processor
  • 32 GB memory using 8 GB DIMMs
  • Two 600 GB RAID 1 drives for boot/system operations
  • Onboard connectivity to server management network
  • Onboard or adapter connectivity to customer network
  • Linux SLES 11 OS on VMS and CMIC VM
Server Management Web (SMWeb) Services Server management functions run on the CMIC VM (on a VMS). The CMIC hosts the SMWeb Services Home page and provides applications and services for server management on an MPP system:
  • Server Management Client: Monitor status, display events, and perform commands from a single operational view of the system.
  • Command Line Interface: Download remote command line interface utilities
  • Save and Restore: Download, upload, and view configuration files
  • Users and Groups: Manage user and group security levels
  • Network, Devices, and CMICs: Configure the server management network and device management
  • TVI Connection: Configure settings for TVI data communications to Teradata via the Service Workstation

For use by customer on-site staff members, Teradata Services Analysts in the Global Support Center (GSC), and Teradata Customer Service Representatives.

SMWeb 10.04 and Teradata ServiceConnect are required for 1700 systems.

For information about using SMWeb Services, see the Teradata Server Management Web Services User Guide, B035-5350, or the online help on the SMWeb Services home page.

Enterprise Service Workstation (SWS) Rack-mounted Dell R720 workstation dedicated to system servicing and maintenance. The SWS hardware can reside in a 1700 cabinet or a Platform Framework Cabinet.
  • Adapter connection to server management network
  • SLES 10 SP3 operating system
  • SLES 11 operating system (required for CMIC 11.01 and later)
The level of service depends on the service agreement between Teradata and the customer.
Enterprise Viewpoint Server Dell R720 server that hosts the Viewpoint portal that contains portlets for customer management of the Teradata Database. Systems that have more than 128 nodes require dedicated Enterprise Viewpoint hardware (rather than a VMS with a Viewpoint virtual machine). The Enterprise Viewpoint hardware can reside in a 1700 cabinet or a Platform Framework Cabinet.
  • Adapter connection to server management network
  • SLES 10 SP3 operating system
Keyboard, Video, Mouse (KVM) Console The KVM can reside in a 1700 base processing/storage cabinet, a 162-port BYNET V5 cabinet, or a Platform Framework Cabinet. The KVM must be located in the same cabinet as and be connected to the System VMS or rack-mounted SWS workstation.
Cable Management

Processing/storage cabinets have cable harnesses for server management.

BYNET V5 cabinets do not have cable harnesses.

Platform Framework Cabinets have cable harnesses for power and server management.

Openings in cabinet sides near the rear of the rack accommodate inter-rack cabling.

AC Power Subsystem
1700 processing/storage cabinets:
  • Four PDUs, two on each inside rear panel of the cabinet.
  • Two or four AC feeder boxes inside the cabinet. Available AC feeder box types:
    • AC feeder box with a plug rated at 30A for North America and 32A for Europe and most other regions. The plug is used for both single-phase (220V-240V line to neutral) or phase to phase (208V) connections. Each cabinet has four AC feeder boxes; each AC feeder box has one power cord for a total of four power cords per cabinet.
    • Three-phase Delta AC feeder box with a plug rated at 60A. Each cabinet has two AC feeder boxes; each AC feeder box has one power cord for a total of two power cords per cabinet.
    • Three-phase Wye 230V L-N AC feeder box with a plug rated at 30A for North America or 32A for Europe. Each cabinet has two AC feeder boxes; each AC feeder box has one power cord for a total of two power cords per cabinet. For use in North America, this AC feeder box requires a specialized data center with power wired like a data center in Europe.
BYNET V5 cabinet:
  • Two AC boxes of the same type per cabinet.
  • For cabinets with the 108-port, 162-port, or 324-port switch, the AC box type is a single-cord AC box with a plug rated at 30A for North America and rated at 32A for Europe. The plug is used for both single-phase (220-240V line-to-neutral) or phase-to-phase (208V) connections. Each cabinet has two AC boxes; each AC box has one power cord for a total of two power cords per cabinet.

The PFC cabinet has two AC boxes of the same type per cabinet. For information about the PFC cabinet power subsystem, see the Teradata Platform Framework Cabinet Model 12 Product and Site Preparation Guide, B035-5388.

Operating System
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (SLES 11)
Teradata Database
  • Teradata Database Release 14.00.03 or later
Contact your Teradata representative to confirm the exact version of the Teradata Database and PDE packages required for this platform.
Full Disk Encryption The 1700 platform supports full disk encryption for processing node disks in all system cabinets. Full disk encryption is also supported for Dell R720 servers.