Adding a Second Server System Management and Maintenance
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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 Server2 host name(s) and IP address(es) for
the second server. See “Network Settings” on page64.
The first server (Server 1) reboots.
3Connect the second server to the network:
aConnect the GB 1 Ethernet port of the new server to the enterprise
network.
bUse one of the provided crossover cables to connect the GB 2 ports of
the two servers.
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 Server1, 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 page82.
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 page347
“Adding a Second Server” on page 402
“Expanding a Patched System” on page 404
Caution
The first server must be running properly before you turn on the second server.