ServerNet Cluster Manual

Upgrading a ServerNet Cluster
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Task 4: Select an Upgrade Path
Table 4-10 lists the supported upgrade paths for clusters using the star topology.
Table 4-10. Supported Upgrade Paths for Clusters Using the Star Topology
A star topology
using . . .
Can be upgraded to . . .
To upgrade . . .Topology
Cluster
Switches
Per Fabric
One cluster switch
per fabric
Star 1 Refer to one of the following:
•
Upgrading Software to Obtain
G06.12 Functionality on page 4-17
•
Upgrading Software to Obtain
G06.14 Functionality on page 4-34
These upgrade paths upgrade software
from release 1 (G06.09) or release 2
(G06.12) to release 2 or release 3
(G06.14 or superseding SPRs) without
changing the topology or the number of
cluster switches per fabric.
Split-star 1 Refer to one of the following:
•
Upgrading Software to Obtain
G06.12 Functionality on page 4-17
•
Upgrading Software to Obtain
G06.14 Functionality on page 4-34
2 1. Upgrade the cluster, referring to
Upgrading Software to Obtain
G06.12 Functionality on page 4-17.
2. Merge the cluster with another
cluster using the star topology.
Refer to Merging Clusters to Create
a Split-Star Topology on page 4-54.
Tri-star 1 Refer to Upgrading Software to Obtain
G06.14 Functionality on page 4-34.
2 or 3 1. Upgrade the cluster, referring to
Upgrading Software to Obtain
G06.14 Functionality on page 4-34.
2. Merge the cluster with another
cluster using the star topology.
Refer to Merging Clusters to Create
a Tri-Star Topology on page 4-68.