[Info-vax] Looking to remote cluster my two OVMS machines. Questions. Need help!!!

[Len Whitwer]

On Tuesday, October 9, 2012 6:03:56 PM UTC-7, Len Whitwer wrote:
> I have two ES40 Alpha servers running OVMS 7.1 (75 miles apart) Machines are identical for disaster recovery. (Using tape now) Using Decnet phase IV. (Not DECnet over IP) I have COMCAST between the two sites with speeds over 15mb. Looking to keep costs down!! Questions!!! 1. Has anyone already done this?? 2. What networking equipment will support DECnet. (Routing or bridging) o Have heard Cisco and Procurve might work. 3. Open to any thoughts?? Len Whitwer o 425-488-0710

Hi Stephen:

Thanks for all the info and advice. Yes you are right in that I
do want to persist. 
  o I can move to less power hungary machines. (DS15's or even DS10L')
  o I am stuck with old application that now runs on VMS 7.1
    and I believe DECnet is the only network protocal I
    can use. (Can't upgrade to OVMS 8.4) Does VMS 7.1 Phase V
    support DECnet over IP???? 
  o Yes-- I do want to use HBVS. (Could use 2nd NIC and split load??)
    The server is not very busy at all however I do need 
    continuious availability if main server goes down.
  o Do you or do you know someone I can talk to regarding bridging
    equipment that might be able to suggest an affordable (ie: Cisco
    Procurve or etc)solution for me??

Thanks again for all your help.

Len