OpenVMS Cluster Software

This document serves as the Software Product Description for OpenVMS Cluster Software (Versions 6.2–1H3, 7.1–1H1, 7.1–1H2, 7.1–2, and 7.2). It outlines the capabilities of the OpenVMS Cluster environment, which allows multiple Alpha and VAX CPUs to share processing, storage, and other resources under a unified management and security domain. The document details key features like clusterwide file sharing, batch/print queue management, and high availability through redundant components and automated failover. It also provides comprehensive configuration rules, including interconnect options (CI, DSSI, SCSI, FDDI, Ethernet, and Memory Channel), supported hardware, software licensing, and recommendations for optimal system performance.