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6Turn on the replacement cluster node.

If the PERC RAID adapter has been replaced, the following error message is reported:

Configuration of NVRAM and drives mismatch (Normal mismatch) Run View/Add Configuration option of Config Utility

Press <Ctrl><H> for WebBIOS

Press A Key to Run Configuration Utility Or <Alt><F10> to Continue

7Press any key to enter the RAID controller's BIOS configuration utility, and select Configure→ View/Add Configuration→ View Disk Configuration.

Verify that the configuration that displays includes the existing configuration on the disks.

8Press <Esc>, and select Yes to save the disk configuration, and exit the configuration utility.

9Restart the system and allow Windows to start normally.

10Add the replacement node to the cluster.

11Use Cluster Administrator to verify that the node rejoins the cluster, and check the Windows Event Viewer to ensure errors were not encountered.

12Reinstall any cluster applications (such as Microsoft SQL Server or Exchange Server onto the new node, if required).

NOTE: You may need to reinstall or configure your cluster applications before moving or testing the failover capabilities of any cluster resources to the new node.

Changing the Cluster Service Account Password in Windows Server 2003

To change the cluster service account password for all nodes in a cluster running Windows Server 2003, open a command prompt and type the following syntax:

Cluster /cluster:[cluster_name] /changepass

where cluster_name is the name of your cluster.

For help with changing the cluster password, type the following:

cluster /changepass /help

NOTE: Blank passwords are not allowed as cluster service account passwords in Windows Server 2003.

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Contents Installation and Troubleshooting Guide Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Assigning Static IP Addresses to Your Cluster Updating the Windows Driver for the Perc RAID AdapterNaming and Formatting Drives on Installing and Configuring Microsoft Windows Configuring Microsoft Windows ServerMicrosoft Cluster Administrator Configuring Active and Passive Cluster Nodes Setting Advanced Resource PropertiesConfigurations Using Non-Dell Products Uninstalling Mscs From Clusters RunningChanging the Cluster Service Account Password PowerEdge Cluster SE500W Solution Data FormMaximum Configuration of the PowerEdge Bus Configuration Switch Modes Important System Warning Power Cabling Example With Two PowerPrivate Network Hardware Components Applications and Hardware RequiringIntended Audience IntroductionObtaining More Information IntroductionObtaining Technical Assistance Overview Virtual Servers and Resource GroupsQuorum Resource PowerEdge Cluster SE500W Solution Shared Storage SystemsOperating Systems Configuration, at least three virtual disks are recommended Storage SystemEdition X64 Edition Cluster Components Hardware and Software TechnologiesScsi cables System RequirementsCluster Nodes Cluster storageCluster Node Requirements Component Minimum Requirement Other Documents You May Need Cabling for the Cluster SE500W Solution Cabling Your Cluster HardwareCabling Your Cluster Hardware Redundant power supply Pin connector Shared storage connector BNode Shared storagePin connectors Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Adapter Channel 0 Perc RAID adapter channel Pin connectorsNetwork Connections Description Cabling Your Public and Private NetworksPrivate network adapter Cluster node Cabling Your Public NetworkCabling Your Private Network NIC TeamingPrivate Network Hardware Components and Connections Method Cabling the Mouse, Keyboard, and Monitor Power Cabling for the PowerEdge Cluster SE500W SolutionPage Power Cabling Example With One Power Supply in the Systems Power Cabling Example With Two Power Supplies in the Systems Cabling Your Cluster Hardware Preparing Your Systems for Clustering Before You BeginPreparing Your Systems for Clustering Installation Overview Selecting a Domain Model Configuring the Cluster Nodes as Domain ControllersInstalling and Configuring the Windows Operating System Configuring the Internal Drives in Your Cluster NodesPreparing Your Systems for Clustering Configuring Windows Networking Configuring IP Addresses for the Private Network Dell recommends using static IP addresses for your clusterHas been corrected in Windows Server Preparing Your Systems for Clustering Verifying Cluster Network Communications Configuring the Internet Connection FirewallUpdating the Windows Driver for the Perc RAID Adapter Installing the Perc RAID AdaptersInstalling and Configuring the Shared Storage System Clustering PowerVault Storage SystemsSplit-Bus Module Module Primary Split-busPage Enclosure Management Module EMM EMM serves two primary functions in your storage systemPreparing the Perc RAID Adapter for Clustering Setting the Scsi Host Adapter IDs Enabling the Cluster Mode Using the Perc RAID AdapterNaming and Formatting Drives on the Shared Storage System Configuring and Managing Virtual DisksAssigning Drive Letters and Mount Points EmailData Verifying Cluster Readiness Installing and Configuring MscsCreating the Quorum Resource Configuring Cluster Networks Running WindowsConfiguring Cluster Networks Running Windows Server Preparing Your Systems for Clustering Adding Cluster Nodes Using the Advanced Configuration Option Verifying Cluster Functionality Installing Applications in the Cluster GroupVerifying Mscs Operation Verifying Cluster Resource AvailabilityObtaining More Information Troubleshooting Failed ResourcesMicrosoft Cluster Administrator Installing Your Cluster Management SoftwareLaunching Cluster Administrator on a Cluster Node Running Cluster Administrator on a Remote ConsoleLaunching Cluster Administrator on a Remote Console Using Mscs Using MscsCluster Objects Cluster NetworksCluster Nodes Network InterfacesPreventing Network Failure Node-to-Node CommunicationJoining an Existing Cluster Forming a New ClusterCluster Resources GroupsDependent Resources Setting Resource PropertiesConfiguring Resource Dependencies Setting Advanced Resource PropertiesCluster Resources and Required Dependencies Resources and Configurable Parameters Resource ParametersQuorum Disk Quorum Resource Resource Failure Creating a New Resource Adjusting the Threshold and Period ValuesFile Share Resource Type Deleting a ResourceConfiguring Active and Passive Cluster Nodes Failover and FailbackFailover Using Mscs Failback Using Mscs Certification Requirements Upgrading Your System to a Cluster ConfigurationCompleting the Upgrade Configurations Using Non-Dell ProductsUpgrading Your System to a Cluster Configuration Upgrading Your Operating SystemBefore you perform a rolling upgrade Performing a Rolling UpgradeUpgrading Node Maintaining Your Cluster Adding a Network Adapter to a Cluster NodeMaintaining Your Cluster IP address Maintaining Your Cluster Running chkdsk /f on a Quorum Disk Removing Nodes From Clusters Running Windows ServerRecovering From a Corrupt Quorum Disk Replacing a Cluster Node Replacing a Cluster-Enabled Dell Perc RAID AdapterWhere clustername is the name of your cluster Reformatting a Cluster Disk Maintaining Your Cluster Rebuilding Operation in Dell OpenManage Utilities Maintaining Your Cluster Maintaining Your Cluster Troubleshooting TroubleshootingPerc 3/DC Bios Troubleshooting Viewer, see the Microsoft Cluster Service Administrator’s Guide for instructions onSupport.microsoft.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Abbreviations and Acronyms Abbreviations and AcronymsGUI NLB RAM Abbreviations and Acronyms PowerEdge Cluster SE500W Solution Data Form Cluster Data FormCluster Data Form System Storage Node Server Type Cluster Name Service Tag Number Server NameDrive letters, RAID types, applications/data Dell PowerVault Description of Installed ItemsComponent Storage Storage, internal drivesW . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Index IndexMscs Replacing a cluster-enabledcard Shared storage system configuring, 39 enclosure managementVirtual disks, 45 using dynamic disks Index Example of Network Cabling Connection PowerVault 22 xS Back PanelPage Table A-1 General Cluster Troubleshooting
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