What are the general requirements for MSCS cluster hardware?
The most important criteria for MSCS hardware is that it be included in a validated Cluster configuration on the Microsoft Hardware Compatibility List, indicating it has passed the Microsoft Cluster Hardware Compatibility Test. Microsoft will only support MSCS when used on a validated cluster configuration. Validation is only available for complete configurations that were tested together, not on individual components. A cluster configuration is composed of two servers, storage, and networking. Here are the general requirements for MSCS cluster hardware for Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.