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Upgrading to a Cluster

Configuration

This section provides instructions to perform upgrading a cluster

configuration in your Dell™ Failover Cluster.

Before You Begin

Before you upgrade your non-clustered system to a cluster solution:

• Back up your data.

• Verify that your hardware and storage systems meet the minimum system

requirements for a cluster as described in "System Requirements" on

page 10.

• Verify that your hardware and storage systems are installed and configured

as explained in the following sections:

–

Cabling Your Cluster Hardware

section of the Dell Failover Cluster

Hardware Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for the specific

storage array

– "Preparing Your Systems for Clustering" on page 15

– "Installing Your Cluster Management Software" on page 5

Supported Cluster Configurations

Dell certifies and supports only solutions that are configured with the Dell

products described in this guide. For more information on the corresponding

supported adapters and driver versions, see Dell Cluster Configuration

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