Polycom 3725-76302-001LI manual Expanding an Unpatched System

Adding a Second Server System Management and Maintenance

Expanding an Unpatched System

To expand an unpatched single-server system into a two-server cluster

1Unpack, inspect, and physically install the second server as described in its Getting Started Guide. Mount it in the rack adjacent to the first Polycom DMA system server (or close enough to connect them with one of the provided crossover Ethernet cables).

2Log into your Polycom DMA system, go to Admin >Local Cluster > Network Settings, change System server configuration to 2 server configuration, and add the Server 2 host name(s) and IP address(es) for the second server. See “Network Settings” on page 64.

The first server (Server 1) reboots.

3Connect the second server to the network:

a Connect the GB 1 Ethernet port of the new server to the enterprise network.

b Use one of the provided crossover cables to connect the GB 2 ports of the two servers.

Caution

The first server must be running properly before you turn on the second server.

4Confirm that the first server is running and displays DMA Ready. Then turn on the second server, insert the installation DVD, and reboot it.

The server boots from the DVD, and the installation commences. About 15-20 minutes later, the DVD ejects and the server reboots. It detects the presence of Server 1, gets its configuration settings from it, and joins the cluster. When done, both servers’ LCDs display DMA Clustered.

5Log into the system, go to Admin >Local Cluster > Licenses, and follow the procedure for obtaining and entering a license activation key. See “Add Licenses” on page 82.

6On the Dashboard, check the License Status, Supercluster Status, and Cluster Info panes to verify that you now have a properly configured two-server cluster.

See also:

“Management and Maintenance Overview” on page 347 “Adding a Second Server” on page 402

“Expanding a Patched System” on page 404

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