Upgrading Your System to a Cluster Configuration
This section provides additional procedures for upgrading your
Certification Requirements
All hardware components of the PowerEdge Cluster SE500W must pass Microsoft Windows Hardware Qualification Labs (MS WHQL) certification. Each cluster configuration must be certified and qualified against the latest MSCS certification program.
Before You Begin
Before you upgrade your
•Back up the data on your cluster nodes.
•Verify that your cluster hardware and storage systems meet the minimum system requirements for a Cluster SE500W as described in "System Requirements."
•Verify that your cluster hardware and storage systems are installed and configured properly as explained in the following sections:
–"Cabling Your Cluster Hardware"
–"Preparing Your Systems for Clustering"
Dell certifies and supports only Cluster SE500W solutions that are configured with the Dell products described in this guide. For a description of the PowerEdge cluster components, see the Platform Guide.
Upgrading Your System to a Cluster Configuration
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