ServerNet Cluster Manual

Installing and Configuring a ServerNet Cluster
ServerNet Cluster Manual—520575-003
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Task 8: Install the Cluster Switches
Table 3-3. Decision Table for Updating the ServerNet II Switch Firmware and
Configuration
If . . . Then . . .
The cluster switch will be connected
in a star topology with up to eight
nodes, and all nodes are running
G06.09, G06.10, or G06.11 and do
not have the required SPRs listed in
Table 3-5
on page 3-15.
The cluster switch can be installed using the
preloaded T0569AAA firmware and configuration.
You do not need to update the firmware or
configuration.
The cluster switch will be connected
in a star topology with up to eight
nodes, and some or all nodes are
running the following RVUs:
•
G06.09, G06.10, or G06.11 with
the required SPRs listed in
Table 3-5 on page 3-15
•
G06.12 or later
The cluster switch can be connected running the
preloaded T0569AAA firmware and configuration.
However, any nodes that are running G06.12 or a
later RVU, or have the required SPRs listed in
Table 3-5
on page 3-15, will generate OSM or TSM
alarms recommending that you download the
T0569AAB firmware and configuration (or a
superseding firmware and configuration) to the
cluster switch.
You can ignore the alarms. However, HP
recommends that you install the required SPRs and
update the switch firmware and configuration to
obtain defect repair and new functionality.
The cluster switch will be connected
in a split-star topology with up to 16
nodes.
Before installing the cluster switch, you must update
the firmware and configuration with T0569AAB (or a
superseding SPR). See Updating the Firmware and
Configuration on page 3-15.
The cluster switch will be connected
in a tri-star topology with up to 24
nodes.
Before installing the cluster switch, you must update
the firmware and configuration with T0569AAE (or a
superseding SPR). See Updating the Firmware and
Configuration on page 3-15.
Caution. All nodes attached to a cluster switch whose firmware and configuration will be
updated must be running the compatible RVUs and their required SPRs. Any nodes that do not
meet these requirements will experience permanent loss of Expand traffic across the cluster
switch when the new firmware and configuration is loaded on the cluster switch. See Table 3-4
on page 3-14.