Platform Features Summary - Aster Appliances

The following table outlines the features and components of Teradata Aster® Big Analytics Appliance 3H and 4.

We reserve the right to replace any of the listed drives with an equivalent or better drive.

Feature	Feature Description
Aster queen node Aster worker node	Aster queen and Aster worker nodes consist of Dell R720xd chassis with: For Teradata Aster® Big Analytics Appliance 3H: Two 2.6 GHz eight-core E5-2670 processors (20MB L3 cache) 256 GB memory using 16 GB DIMMs (1333 MHz DDR3) Two 900 GB (or 1.2 TB replacement) SAS 2.5" 10K rpm drives for OS Twenty-four 900 GB (or 1.2 TB replacement) SAS 2.5" 10K rpm drives for data storage For Teradata Aster® Big Analytics Appliance 4: Two 2.5 GHz ten-core E5-2760 v2 processors (25MB L3 cache) 256 GB memory using 16 GB DIMMs (1600 MHz DDR3 ) Two 900 GB (or 1.2 TB replacement) SED 2.5" SAS 10K rpm drives for OS Twenty-four 900 GB (or 1.2 TB replacement) SED 2.5" SAS 10K rpm drives for data storage Linux SLES 11 or Linux SLES 12 SP2-STND OS Onboard connectivity to the server management network Adapter connectivity to the InfiniBand network Onboard connectivity to the customer network One portable USB DVD ROM drive is included per system that uses a Dell R720xd server. The product ID number for the USB DVD ROM drive kit is 2021-K944-V001. The kit includes instructions for using the drive.
Aster backup node	Aster backup nodes consist of Dell R720xd chassis with: For Teradata Aster® Big Analytics Appliance 3H: Two 2.0 GHz six-core E5-2620 processors (15MB L3 cache) 128 GB memory using 16 GB DIMMs (1333 MHz DDR3) Two 900 GB (or 1.2 TB replacement) SAS 2.5" 10K rpm drives for OS Twelve 3 TB SAS 3.5" 7.2K rpm drives for data storage For Teradata Aster® Big Analytics Appliance 4: Two 2.1 GHz six-core E5-2620 v2 processors (15MB L3 cache) 128 GB memory using 16 GB DIMMs (1600 MHz DDR3) Two 900 GB (or 1.2 TB replacement) SED 2.5" SAS 10K rpm drives for OS Twelve 4 TB SED 3.5" SAS 7.2K rpm drives for data storage Linux SLES 11 or Linux SLES 12 SP2-STND OS Onboard connectivity to the server management network Adapter connectivity to the InfiniBand network Onboard connectivity to the customer network One portable USB DVD ROM drive is included per system that uses a Dell R720xd server. The product ID number for the USB DVD ROM drive kit is 2021-K944-V001. The kit includes instructions for using the drive.
Aster loader node	Aster loader nodes consist of Dell R720 chassis with: For Teradata Aster® Big Analytics Appliance 3H: Two 2.0 GHz six-core E5-2620 processors (15MB L3 cache) 64 GB memory using 8 GB DIMMs (1333 MHz DDR3) Two 900 GB (or 1.2 TB replacement) SAS 2.5" 10K rpm drives for OS Six 900 GB (or 1.2 TB replacement) SAS 2.5" 10K rpm drives for data storage For Teradata Aster® Big Analytics Appliance 4: Two 2.1 GHz six-core E5-2620 v2 processors (15MB L3 cache) 64 GB memory using 8 GB DIMMs (1600 MHz DDR3) Two 900 GB (or 1.2 TB replacement) SED 2.5" SAS 10K rpm drives for OS Six 900 GB (or 1.2 TB replacement) SED 3.5" SAS 10K rpm drives for data storage Linux SLES 11 or Linux SLES 12 SP2-STND OS Onboard connectivity to the server management network Adapter connectivity to the InfiniBand network Onboard connectivity to the customer network
Server Management Switches	Each cabinet contains two 24-port 1 GB Ethernet switches for connecting nodes to the server management network.
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: 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
Teradata Managed Server (TMS) Teradata Multipurpose Server (TMS)	TMSs consist of Dell R720, R720xd, Dell R730, and Dell R730xd servers used for solution offerings. All TMSs have onboard connectivity to the server management network. If sufficient InfiniBand switch ports are available, the server can also be connected to the InfiniBand 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.
InfiniBand Interconnect	Redundant InfiniBand switches available in processing/storage cabinets or InfiniBand cabinets. In processing/storage cabinets: Two 36-port InfiniBand switches for connecting a maximum of 36 nodes to the InfiniBand network (base processing/storage cabinets) Cascaded 36-port InfiniBand switches (two per cabinet when 37 or more nodes in a system) for connecting a maximum of 108 nodes to the InfiniBand network (up to six expansion cabinets) In InfiniBand cabinets: 108-port InfiniBand switch chassis for connecting a maximum 108 nodes to the InfiniBand network The 108-port InfiniBand cabinets may also have one or two optional TMSs and an optional System VMS. If a System VMS is included, a KVM is also included. 162-port InfiniBand switch chassis for connecting a maximum 162 nodes to the InfiniBand network The 162-port InfiniBand cabinets may also have one to three optional TMSs and an optional Cabinet VMS or System VMS. If a System VMS is included, a KVM is also included. 324-port InfiniBand switch chassis for connecting a maximum 324 nodes to the InfiniBand network System configurations larger than 324 nodes (to a maximum of 1,024 nodes) are accommodated by special order.
Adapters	InfiniBand network adapter: Mellanox MCX354A-FCBT (ConnectX-3) InfiniBand PCIe3 adapter in PE nodes, channel servers, and as an option in TMSs Optional network communications adapters: 1 Gb Ethernet, PCIe2, i350-T4, quad-port, Copper 1 Gb Ethernet, PCIe2, i350-F2, dual-port, Optical 1 Gb Ethernet, Intel PRO/1000 PT quad-port, Copper 1 Gb Ethernet, Intel PRO/1000 PF dual-port, Optical 10 Gb Ethernet, Intel X520-DA2 dual-port, Copper SFP+ Direct Attach 10 Gb Ethernet, Intel X520-SR2 dual-port, Optical 10 Gb Ethernet, Intel X540-T2 dual-port, Copper
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) is an Intel R1208 chassis. A VMS 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 Aster cluster. An Intel R1208 VMS is available in System VMS and Cabinet VMS configurations. Each Teradata Aster cabinet and InfiniBand cabinet contains a System or Cabinet VMS. Each System VMS consists of: CMIC, SWS, and Viewpoint VMs. The Viewpoint VM can support up to 128 nodes and servers. 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 (optional) Onboard connectivity to server management network Onboard or adapter connectivity to customer network OS: Linux SLES 11 OS on VMS, CMIC VM, and SWS Linux SLES 11 SP3 OS on Viewpoint VMs Each 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
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 External Connections: Configure settings for communication to the Service Workstation (TVI connection) and the Viewpoint server (Teradata Alerts) For use by customer on-site staff members, Teradata Services Analysts in the Global Support Center (GSC), and Teradata Customer Service Representatives. SMWeb and Teradata ServiceConnect are required for Teradata systems. Teradata Aster® Big Analytics Appliance 3H platforms required SMWeb 10.02 or later. Teradata Aster® Big Analytics Appliance 4 platforms requires SMWeb 11.03 or later. 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 Viewpoint Server	Dell R720 server that hosts the Viewpoint portal containing portlets for customer management of the system 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 an Aster appliance cabinet or a Platform Framework Cabinet. Adapter connection to server management network SLES 11 SP3 operating system
Keyboard, Video, Mouse (KVM) Console	The KVM resides in the base processing/storage cabinet and has VGA and USB connections to the VMS.
AC Power Subsystem	Teradata Aster 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 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. With this power type, full cabinet configuration cannot be achieved. See the cabinet build illustrations in this guide for limitations. 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 and rated at 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. InfiniBand 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.
Operating System	SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (SLES 11) or SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 (SLES 12) SP2-STND
Aster Database	For Teradata Aster® Big Analytics Appliance 3H: Aster Database Version 5.01 or later For Teradata Aster® Big Analytics Appliance 4: Aster Database Version 6.00.01 or later Contact your Teradata representative to confirm the exact version of the Aster Database required for this platform.