ServerNet Cluster Manual

Installing and Configuring a ServerNet Cluster

ServerNet Cluster Manual—520575-003

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Task 1: Complete the Planning Checklist

Before you install a ServerNet cluster, HP recommends that you complete all the tasks

in the planning checklist. Section 2, Planning for Installation, contains the Planning

Checklist and describes how to complete it. You should review the planning checklist

each time you add a system to the cluster.

Table 3-1. Task Summary for Installing a ServerNet Cluster With a Star Topology

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Task 1: Complete the Planning Checklist

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Task 2: Inventory Your Hardware 3-3

Task 3: Install the Servers 3-4

Task 4: Upgrade the Operating System and Software 3-4

Task 5: Install MSEBs in Slots 51 and 52 of Group 01 3-5

Task 6: Add MSGMON, SANMAN, and SNETMON to the System-

Configuration Database

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Task 7: Verify That $ZEXP and $NCP Are Started 3-11

Task 8: Install the Cluster Switches 3-12

Task 9: Perform the Guided Procedure for Configuring a ServerNet Node 3-17

Task 10: Check for Problems 3-23

Task 11: Add the Remaining Nodes to the Cluster 3-24

Note. If you do not complete the planning checklist, you might have to go back and complete

some planning tasks during installation.