ServerNet Cluster Manual

Upgrading a ServerNet Cluster
ServerNet Cluster Manual—520575-003
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Task 4: Select an Upgrade Path
Table 4-11 lists the supported upgrade paths for clusters using the split-star topology.
Table 4-11. Supported Upgrade Paths for Clusters Using the Split-Star
Topology (page 1 of 2)
A split-star topology
using . . .
Can be upgraded to . . .
To upgrade . . .Topology
Cluster
Switches
Per
Fabric
One cluster switch per
fabric
Split-star 1 Refer to Upgrading Software to
Obtain G06.14 Functionality on
page 4-34. This option upgrades the
software from release 2 (G06.12) to
release 3 (G06.14 or superseding
SPRs) without changing the
topology or the number of cluster
switches per fabric.
2 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 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.
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 split-star
topology. Refer to Merging
Clusters to Create a Tri-Star
Topology on page 4-68.