ServerNet Cluster Manual

Contents

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3. Installing and Configuring a ServerNet Cluster

Installing a ServerNet Cluster Using a Star Topology 3-1

Task 1: Complete the Planning Checklist 3-2

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 3-7

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

Installing a ServerNet Cluster Using the Split-Star Topology 3-25

Task 1: Decide Which Nodes Will Occupy the Two Star Groups of the Split-Star

Topology 3-25

Task 2: Route the Fiber-Optic Cables for the Four-Lane Links 3-26

Task 3: Install the Two Star Groups of the Split-Star Topology 3-26

Task 4: Use the Guided Procedure to Prepare to Join the Clusters 3-27

Task 5: Connect the Four-Lane Links 3-27

Task 6: Configure Expand-Over-ServerNet Lines for the Remote Nodes 3-29

Task 7: Verify Operation of the Cluster Switches 3-29

Task 8: Verify Cluster Connectivity 3-29

Installing a ServerNet Cluster Using the Tri-Star Topology 3-30

Task 1: Decide Which Nodes Will Occupy the Three Star Groups of the Tri-Star

Topology 3-30

Task 2: Route the Fiber-Optic Cables for the Two-Lane Links

3-32

Task 3: Install the Three Star Groups of the Tri-Star Topology

3-32

Task 4: Use the Guided Procedure to Prepare to Merge the Clusters 3-32

Connecting the Two-Lane Links 3-33

Task 5: Configure and Start Expand-Over-ServerNet Lines 3-35

Task 6: Verify Operation of the Cluster Switches 3-35

Task 7: Verify Cluster Connectivity 3-36