Platform Features Summary - Active Enterprise Data Warehouse

The following table outlines the features and components of the 6700 platform.

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Feature	Feature Description
Processing Node	Processing node types include: Database node -- may be referred to as TPA (trusted parallel applications) Hot standby node -- database node but no AMPs assigned (see High Availability below) Each cabinet contains one, two, or three database nodes and one hot standby node. Nodes consist of a Dell R720 chassis with: Processors and memory, 6700H node: Two 2.6 GHz eight-core 20MB L3 cache E5-2670 processors, dual socket 1333 MHz DDR3 memory (eight memory channels, two DIMMs per channel, four memory channels per CPU socket) 256 GB memory in 16 GB DIMMs or 512 GB memory in 32 GB DIMMs Processors and memory, 6700C node: Two 2.0 GHz six-core 15MB L3 cache E5-2620 processors, dual socket 1333 MHz DDR3 memory (eight memory channels, one or two DIMMs per channel, four memory channels per CPU socket) 128 GB memory in 16 GB DIMMs, 256 GB memory in 16 GB DIMMs, or 512 GB memory in 32 GB DIMMs Processors and memory, 6700X node: Two 2.6 GHz six-core 20MB L3 cache E5-2670 processors, dual socket 1333 MHz DDR3 memory (eight memory channels, two DIMMs per channel, four memory channels per CPU socket) 256 GB memory in 16 GB DIMMs or 512 GB memory in 32 GB DIMMs Disk drives: Two 900 GB or 1.2 TB SAS (serial-attached SCSI) drives for OS One 900 GB or 1.2 TB SAS drive for dump processing to improve restart performance Two additional 900 GB or 1.2 TB SAS drive bays available for customer use 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 007-0009034A. The kit includes instructions for using the drive. DVD drive Onboard connectivity to the server management network BYNET InfiniBand network adapter Disk storage adapters Optional network communication adapter Optional network connection to managed BAR servers
Disk Storage	Disk arrays: Each disk array in a 6700 cabinet contains three 5350 Camden drive enclosures: Each drive enclosure contains two power supply/cooling modules. One of the drive enclosures contains two controller modules. The remaining two drive enclosures contain ESMs (two ESMs per drive enclosure). Each drive enclosure contains SAS storage drives Storage drives: 300 GB, 450 GB, and 600 GB HDD storage drives (2.5", 10K rpm) with two mandatory global hot spares (GHSs) per array 400 GB SSD storage drives (2.5") with one optional GHS per array in some configurations Clique configurations: Clique configurations with five disk arrays: 6700H 3+1 (standalone) 6700H 2+1 (standalone) 6700X 2+1 (for coexistence with 6690 platform) 6700C 2+1 (standalone) 6700C 2+1 (for coexistence with 56XX/6650 platforms) 6700C 1+1 (for coexistence with 56XX/6650 platforms) Clique configurations with five disk arrays (three disk arrays are populated): 6700H 1+1 (standalone) 6700X 1+1 (for coexistence with 6690 platform) 6700C 1+1 (standalone) Clique configuration with three disk arrays: 6700H 1+1 (for coexistence with 6680 platform) Storage drive configurations: For 6700H hybrid (SSD and HDD) standalone and coexistence, see: 6700H Hybrid (SSD:HDD) Disk Storage Configurations For 6700X hybrid (SSD and HDD) coexistence see: 6700X Hybrid (SSD:HDD) Disk Storage Configurations For 6700C HDD only standalone and coexistence, see: 6700C HDD Only Disk Storage Configurations Upgrades: Upgrades from a 2+1 clique or 1+1 clique to a 3+1 clique will be based on a customer workload profile analysis. 2+1 and 1+1 HDD only cliques with 0:144 and 0:156 SSD:HDD configurations can be upgraded to 6700H 2+1 and 1+1 configurations with SSDs (requires a sys-init). 2+1 and 1+1 HDD Only cliques with 0:174 SSD:HDD configurations can be upgraded to 6700H 2+1 and 1+1 configurations with SSDs (requires a database reload). 6700H 2+1 cliques with 15:120, 15:144, and 15:156 SSD:HDD configurations can be upgraded in the field to 6700H 3+1 cliques with the same number of AMPs and drives as 2+1 configurations, but the AMPs and drives are distributed on three nodes (SSD:HDD configurations for the 6700H 3+1 will be 10:80, 10:96, and 10:104, respectively).
Full Disk Encryption (FDE)	The 6700C platform (HDD only) supports full disk encryption for disk storage in the database arrays. Internal node and server drives are not encrypted. FDE is not available for the 6700H platform (hybrid system with SSDs and HDDs).
Channel Server	Channel servers consist of a Dell R720 chassis, configured as dedicated server for interface between Teradata Database and IBM (or compatible) mainframe: Two 2.0GHz six-core 15MB L3 cache E5-2620 processors 128 GB memory in 16 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 BYNET InfiniBand adapter connection to the BYNET 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 R730, Dell R720, or Dell R710 server, configured as a dedicated server for remote interface between Teradata Database and IBM (or compatible) mainframe: Dell R730 or Dell R720 server drive, processor, and memory configuration: Two 900 GB or 1.2 TB SAS (serial-attached SCSI) drives for OS Dell R730: Dual 2.6 GHz eight-core 15MB L3 cache E5-2640 v3 processors Dell R720: Dual 2.0 GHz six-core 15MB L3 cache E5-2620 processors Dell R730: 256 GB memory using 32 GB DIMMs Dell R720: 128 GB memory using 16 GB DIMMs Dual 2.0 GHz six-core 15MB L3 cache E5-2620 processors 128 GB memory using 16 GB DIMMs Dell R710 server drive, processor, and memory configuration: Two 450 GB or 600 GB SAS (serial-attached SCSI) drives for OS Single 2.4 GHz quad-core processor 24 GB memory using 4 GB DIMMs General ECS configuration: 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
Teradata Managed Server (TMS) Teradata Multipurpose Server (TMS)	TMSs consist of Dell R710, 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.
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 V5 Interconnect	Redundant BYNET V5 switches using BYNET V5 InfiniBand for processing node (TPA) and channel server communication: In processing/storage cabinets: 36-port InfiniBand switch chassis in 6700 processing/storage cabinet for systems with a maximum 18 TPA nodes and up to 18 non-TPA nodes (for example: channel servers, TMSs). In BYNET V5 cabinets: 108-port InfiniBand switch chassis for systems with a maximum 108 TPA nodes, hot standby nodes, channel servers, 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, and TMSs in any combination The 162-port switch cabinet can have up to three optional Dell R710 TMSs. Some configurations may also have an Intel R1208 or Intel SR1625 Cabinet or System VMS. 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, and TMSs in any combination System configurations larger than 324 nodes (to a maximum of 1,024 nodes) are accommodated by special order.
Adapters	BYNET V5 InfiniBand adapter: Mellanox MCX354A-FCBT (ConnectX-3) InfiniBand PCIe3 adapter in processing nodes, PE nodes, channel servers, and as an option in TMSs SAS disk storage adapters: LSI 9200-16E quad 6 Gb SAS PCIe full height for processing nodes and TMS LSI 9200-8E dual 6Gb SAS PCIe full height for processing nodes Communications adapters: Intel I350-T4 quad 1 Gb PCIe2 copper adapter in processing nodes or TMSs Intel PRO/1000 PF dual PCIe for processing nodes or TMSs Intel PRO/1000 PT quad PCIe for processing nodes or TMSs Intel X520-DA2 dual 10 Gb PCIe2 for processing nodes or TMSs Intel X520-SR2 dual 10 Gb PCIe2 for processing nodes or TMSs Channel server: BTI ESCON PESA4 PCIe full height BTI FICON PEFA PCIe full height Luminex FICON SP LR PCIe adapter Mellanox MCX354A-FCBT Dual 56 Gb InfiniBand PCIe3 full height Extended Channel Solution: BTI ESCON PESA4 PCIe full height BTI FICON PEFA PCIe full height Intel PRO/1000 PT quad PCIe low profile or full height Intel X520-DA2 dual 10 Gb PCIe2 low profile Luminex FICON SP LR PCIe 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) Intel R1208	A virtualized management server (VMS) can host the following virtual machines (VMs) on an Intel R1208 chassis: 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 Small System VMS, System VMS, and Cabinet VMS configurations. A 6700 cabinet can contain a Small System VMS, System VMS, and Cabinet VMS. A BYNET V5 cabinet can contain a System or Cabinet VMS. A TMS cabinet contains the System VMS in 6700H 3+1 clique configurations. Each Intel R1208 VMS can manage up to four cabinets. The Intel R1208 Small System VMS supports systems up to a maximum of 16 nodes and servers and consists of: CMIC, SWS, and Viewpoint VMs One 2.0 GHz six-core 15MB L3 cache E5-2620 processor, dual socket 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 11 OS on VMS and CMIC VM Linux SLES 11 OS on SWS VM (required for CMIC 11.01 and later) Linux SLES 10 SP3 OS on SWS and Viewpoint VMs Each Intel R1208 System VMS supports systems up to a maximum of 128 nodes and servers, or up to a maximum of 128 disk arrays (15 processing/storage cabinets), and consists of: CMIC, SWS, and Viewpoint VMs Two 2.0 GHz six-core 15MB L3 cache E5-2620 processors, dual socket 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 11 OS on VMS and CMIC VM Linux SLES 11 OS on SWS VM (required for CMIC 11.01 and later) Linux SLES 10 SP3 OS on SWS and Viewpoint VMs Each Intel R1208 Cabinet VMS consists of: CMIC VM One 2.0 GHz six-core 15MB L3 cache E5-2620 processor, dual socket 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
Virtualized Management Server (VMS) Intel SR1625	A virtualized management server (VMS) can host the following virtual machines (VMs) on an Intel SR1625 chassis: 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 SR1625 VMS is available in System VMS and Cabinet VMS configurations. A 6700 cabinet or BYNET V5 cabinet can contain a System or Cabinet VMS. A TMS cabinet contains the System VMS in 6700H 3+1 clique configurations. Each Intel SR1625 System VMS supports a system up to a maximum of 64 disk arrays and consists of: CMIC, SWS, and Viewpoint VMs. The SWS VM can manage a system with up to 64 disk arrays (12 processing/storage cabinets). Two Intel 2.4 GHz quad-core CPUs 24 GB memory using 4 GB DIMMs Two 300 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 11 OS on VMS and CMIC VM Linux SLES 11 OS on SWS VM (required for CMIC 11.01 and later) Linux SLES 10 SP3 OS on SWS and Viewpoint VMs Each Intel SR1625 Cabinet VMS consists of: CMIC VM One Intel 2.4 GHz quad-core CPUs 12 GB memory using 4 GB DIMMs Two 300 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 10.01 (or later) and Teradata ServiceConnect are required for 6700 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)	Teradata Dell R720 or Dell R710 workstation dedicated to system servicing and maintenance. Systems with an SR1625 System VMS and more than 64 disk arrays, or an R1208 System VMS and more than 128 disk arrays, require dedicated Enterprise SWS hardware (rather than a VMS with an SWS virtual machine). For systems that use dedicated Enterprise SWS hardware, the SWS hardware resides in a TMS 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	Teradata Dell R720 or Dell R710 server that hosts the Viewpoint portal that contains portlets for customer management of the Teradata Database. Systems with more than 128 nodes 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 TMS cabinet. Adapter connection to server management network SLES 10 SP3 operating system
Keyboard, Video, Mouse (KVM) Console	If the system has a VMS in a Teradata Managed Server cabinet or BYNET V5 cabinet, the KVM resides in the TMS cabinet or BYNET V5 cabinet and has VGA and USB connections to the VMS.
High Availability	Package feature includes: Hot standby nodes (HSN): One node in a clique can be configured as a hot standby node. Eliminates the degradation of database performance in the event of a node failure in the clique. Tasks assigned to the failed node are completely redirected to the hot standby node. Global hot spares (GHS): One or more disks per array can be configured as hot spare disks. In the event of a disk failure on a RAID mirrored pair, the contents of the failed disk are copied into a hot spare disk from the mirrored surviving disk to repair the RAID pair. When the failed drive is replaced, a copy back operation occurs to restore data to the replaced drive. Fallback: Data protection can be provided at the table level by automatically storing a copy of each permanent data row of a table on a different or “fallback” AMP. If an AMP fails, the Teradata Database can access the fallback copy and continue operation.
6700H and 6700X Coexistence	Coexistence is supported for 6700H and 6700X configurations. Contact your Teradata representative to confirm the exact version of the Teradata Database and PDE packages required for this platform. A 6700H or 6700X coexistence system can have either a BYNET V4 or BYNET V5 interconnect. 6700H 1+1 can coexist with 6680 2+1. For storage drive configurations, see 6700H 1+1 Clique Configurations (6680 Coexistence). 6700X 2+1 can coexist with 6690 2+1. For storage drive configurations, see 6700X 2+1 Clique Configurations (6690 Coexistence). 6700X 1+1 can coexist with 6690 1+1. For storage drive configurations, see 6700X 1+1 Clique Configurations (6690 Coexistence) Before they can coexist with 6700H systems, 6680 systems must be upgraded to 192 GB of memory. Before they can coexist with 6700X systems, 6690 systems must be upgraded to 192 GB of memory. The minimum Teradata Database version for a 6700H or 6700X coexistence system is 13.10.xx.xx. A 6700H or 6700X coexistence system must run either the SLES 11 OS or the SLES 10 SP3 OS.
6700C Coexistence	Coexistence is supported for 6700C configurations. Contact your Teradata representative to confirm the exact version of the Teradata Database and PDE packages required for this platform. A 6700C can coexist with the following platform generations using a BYNET V4 interconnect: 5600C 5600H 5650C 5650H 6650C 6650H A 6700C can coexist with the following platform generations using a BYNET V5 interconnect: 6650C 6650H 6700C 1+1 and 6700C 2+1 can co-reside in the same system. All storage drives in a 6700C coexistence system must be HDDs and all HDDs must be the same size. For storage drive configurations, see 6700C 2+1 Clique Configurations (56XX/6650 Coexistence) or 6700C 1+1 Clique Configurations (56XX/6650 Coexistence). 5600, 5650, and 6650 systems must be upgraded to 96 GB of memory before they can coexist with 6700C systems. The minimum Teradata Database version for a 6700C coexistence system is 13.00.01.xx. A 6700C coexistence system must run the SLES 10 SP3 OS for 13.00.01.xx and later. A 6700C coexistence system must run the SLES 11 OS for 14.00.xx.xx and later.
Cable Management	Processing/storage cabinets are pre-wired for one clique, with cable harness provided for server management Ethernet per node. BYNET V5 cabinets do not have cable harnesses. TMS cabinets have cable harnesses for power, server management, and BAR. Openings in cabinet sides near the rear of the rack accommodate inter-rack cabling.
AC Power Subsystem	6700 processing/storage cabinets: Four zero U PDUs, two on each inside rear panel of the cabinet. Two or four AC feeder boxes on each inside rear panel of the cabinet. Available AC feeder box types: AC feeder box type 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 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 30A. 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. 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 Systems	SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (SLES 10) SP3 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (SLES 11)
Teradata Database	SLES 10 SP3 OS, 6700H, 6700X, and 6700C systems: Teradata Database Release 13.10.xx.xx Teradata Database Release 14.00.xx.xx Teradata Database Release 14.10.xx.xx SLES 11 OS, 6700H, 6700X, and 6700C systems: Teradata Database Release 14.00.xx.xx Teradata Database Release 14.10.xx.xx Contact your Teradata representative to confirm the exact version of the Teradata Database and PDE packages required for this platform.