HP StorageWorks XP Cluster Extension Software Installation Guide (T1656-96034, April 2010)
4. Install XP Cluster Extension only on the local node.
For installation instructions, see “Installing XP Cluster Extension Software for
Windows” on page 20.
IMPORTANT:
Perform the upgrade procedure on each node locally. XP Cluster Extension does not support
remote upgrades.
5. Restart the cluster service on the node.
6. Repeat Step 2 through Step 5 for additional nodes in the cluster.
Upgrading from XP Cluster Extension 3.0x.00 (Windows Server
2003/2008/2008 R2)
IMPORTANT:
Before starting the upgrade procedure, save the XP Cluster Extension configuration file, if it exists.
You can save the file by using the Export feature in the XP Cluster Extension configuration tool. For
instructions on saving the file, see the
HP StorageWorks XP Cluster Extension Administrator Guide
.
After completing the upgrade procedure in this section, use the Import feature in the XP Cluster
Extension configuration tool to import the saved configuration file.
IMPORTANT:
Perform the upgrade procedure on each node locally. XP Cluster Extension does not support remote
upgrades.
To upgrade from XP Cluster Extension 3.0x.00:
1. Download the XP Cluster Extension Software from SUM. You can access SUM from the ITRC
website: http://www.itrc.hp.com.
2. Move all of the applications from the current node to any other node.
3. Double-click the XP Cluster Extension installation package, and then follow the on-screen
instructions.
4. Restart the cluster service on the node.
5. Repeat this procedure for all other nodes that are running XP Cluster Extension 3.0x.00.
XP Cluster Extension maintenance
After installation, you can modify, repair, or remove XP Cluster Extension.
In the Server Core or Hyper-V Server environment, the Control Panel Programs and Features function
is not available. To perform maintenance operations in a Server Core or Hyper-V Server environment,
run the XP Cluster Extension installation package from the command prompt. HP recommends saving
a copy of the XP Cluster Extension installation package in case it is needed for performing maintenance
operations on Server Core or Hyper-V Server systems.
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