The following table outlines the features and components of the 2850 platform.
Feature | Feature Description |
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Processing Node | Each 2850 cabinet can contain two
to twelve Teradata Database nodes. Nodes consist of a Dell R630 1U
chassis configured as follows:
There are two memory and drive node configurations, based on the type of memory used (32 GB DIMMs or 64 GB DIMMs).
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Disk Storage | Each 2850 cabinet contains disk
arrays to support the systems and cliques installed. The number of
disk array chassis depends on the configuration and clique:
Each disk array is made up of two 2U drive
enclosures and provides the following components:
A 2850 system can also contain additional systems (see below). Refer to the documentation for those systems for clique and disk array configuration details. |
Additional Systems in Multi-System Configurations |
Additional
systems can be installed in the first cabinet of a 2850 system,
resulting in a multi-system configuration. A 2850 multi-system
configuration can include one or more of the following
additional systems in Cabinet 1, as space and power permit:
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Full Disk Encryption |
The 2850 platform supports full disk encryption for all database node disks, storage disks, and server disks in all system cabinets. Some Teradata Managed Servers may have database data on the TMS drives (temporarily or permanently). Full disk encryption is offered for these Teradata Managed Servers with self-encrypting drives (Dell R720 and later). |
Operating System | SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11
(SLES 11) SP3 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (SLES 11) SP1 for systems running Teradata Database 15.00 |
Teradata Database | The 2850 platform supports the
following at time of publication:
Contact Teradata Customer Support to confirm the exact version of the
Teradata Database and PDE packages required for this
platform.
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Software Compression | The 2850 platform uses the Teradata Database block-level software compression feature. Default block-level software compression settings are pre-configured and optimized for 2850 system-level performance. |
Channel Server | Dell R720 or Dell R730 server,
configured as a dedicated server for remote interface between
Teradata Database and IBM (or compatible) mainframe: Dell R730 Channel Server configuration:
Dell R720 Channel Server configuration
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 a dedicated server for remote interface between Teradata Database and IBM (or compatible) mainframe:
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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. TMSs will connect to the BYNET V5 switches depending on TMS application requirements and the availability of BYNET V5 ports on the switches. For information about TMS configurations, see the Teradata Platform Framework Cabinet Model 12 Product and Site Preparation Guide, B035-5388. |
Network Connectivity Server (NCS) | Dell R720 or Dell R730 server,
configured as dedicated server for providing additional customer
network connectivity options: Dell R730 Channel
Server configuration:
Dell R720 Channel Server configuration
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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 or Dell R730xd
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. Dell R720xd dump server configuration
Dell R730xd dump server configuration
An optional USB transport drive is available for customers who require Teradata GSC to ship physical media back to Teradata. The kit number for the USB transport drive is 2021-K943. The kit includes instructions for using the drive. |
BAR Storage Hardware Data Domain products |
Storage hardware. The following
are used for BAR and installed in the field by third-party vendor
personnel:
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BAR Storage Hardware Quantum products |
Quantum Scalar i80 tape library
for automated retrieval, storage, and management of backup tape
cartridges. The i80 can be installed in the first cabinet. Quantum Scalar key manager servers are also available in the first cabinet. |
BAR Storage Hardware Teradata Managed Storage Server (TMSS) (Dell R720xd) Teradata Multipurpose Storage Server (TMSS) (Dell R730xd) |
Dell R720xd or Dell R730xd
server. Used as an NFS storage target with the Appliance Backup
Utility (ABU) and with the Data Stream Utility (DSU).
All TMSSs have onboard connectivity to the server management network. They can also be connected to BYNET V5 switches. If the option to connect to a BYNET
V5 switch is used, port consumption ramifications should be
considered.
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BYNET V5 Interconnect | Redundant BYNET V5 switches using
BYNET V5 InfiniBand for processing node, channel server, and NCS
communication in the cabinets. Up to 36 nodes are supported with an in-cabinet, redundant InfiniBand switch Additional nodes are supported using a Star
Satellite Topology and second-level switches:
In addition to the Star Satellite topology, the 2850 platform supports use of 108-port, 324-port, and 648-port switches in a monolithic switch topology. For information on using these switches, see the Teradata Data Warehouse Appliance 2800 Platform Product and Site Preparation Guide, B035-6006. BYNET over Ethernet is supported
only for 2750 co-residence systems, and is limited to 22 nodes.
The switches must be installed in a 2750 cabinet.
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Dell R630 Processing Node Adapters | The Dell R630 Processing Node has
3 adapter slots, and accommodates the following adapters:
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Cable Modes | Both single-mode fiber (SMF) and multi-mode fiber (MMF) connections are supported for the 10 Gb Ethernet optical interfaces into the servers in this Teradata system. |
TMS and TMSS Adapters | For detailed information on the adapters available for Teradata Managed Servers, Teradata Multipurpose Servers, Teradata Managed Storage Servers, and Teradata Multipurpose Storage Servers, refer to the Teradata Platform Framework Cabinet Model 12 Product and Site Preparation Guide, B035-5388. |
Virtualized Management Server (VMS) | A virtualized management server
(VMS) is an Intel R1208 or Intel R1208WT chassis. A VMS can host the
following virtual machines (VMs):
An Intel R1208 or Intel R1208WT VMS is available in system VMS and cabinet VMS configurations. In the 2850 platform, Cabinet 1 (the first cabinet) contains the system VMS. Subsequent cabinets may contain a cabinet VMS. Each system VMS consists of:
Each cabinet VMS consists of:
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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:
SMWeb 12.01 and Teradata ServiceConnect are required for 2850 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. |
Multi-System Support | The server management network
(domain) can support multiple systems. All configurations are subject to power and space limitations. Refer to the cabinet builds, later in this section, or Contact Teradata for more information about multi-system configurations. Multiple systems are supported only
when installed in Cabinet 1.
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Enterprise Service Workstation (SWS) | Teradata Dell R720 or Dell R730
workstation dedicated to system servicing and maintenance. A
dedicated Enterprise SWS hardware chassis replaces the SWS virtual
machine in the system VMS. For systems that use dedicated Enterprise
SWS hardware, the SWS hardware resides in a Platform Framework
Cabinet (PFC).
The level of service depends on the
service agreement between Teradata and the
customer.
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Enterprise Viewpoint Server | Teradata Dell R720 or Dell R730
server that hosts the Viewpoint portal that contains portlets for
customer management of the Teradata Database. Multi-system
configurations and single systems that have more than 128 nodes or
servers require dedicated Enterprise Viewpoint hardware (rather than
a VMS with a Viewpoint virtual machine). For systems that use
dedicated Enterprise Viewpoint hardware, the Viewpoint hardware can
reside in a PFC.
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Keyboard, Video, Mouse (KVM) Console | The KVM console resides in the 2850 Cabinet 1 (the base cabinet) and has VGA and USB connections to the system VMS. |
Cable Management | Cabinets are pre-wired for two
cliques, with cable harness provided for server management Ethernet
per node. 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 | 2850 cabinets:
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Co-residence | The 2850 platform can co-reside
with the 2750 and 2800 platforms. When creating a co-residence
system, follow these guidelines:
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Unified Data Architecture (UDA) |
The 2850 production system and, if installed, the second or third 2850 system, 2800 systems, or 680 systems are UDA-capable. Aster 5 and Hadoop 5 systems in multi-system configurations are also UDA-capable. For more information, contact Teradata Customer Support. |