Symantec 5 Preparing for a manual installation when adding a node

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Adding a node to a cluster

Figure 7-1	Adding a node to a two-node cluster using two switches
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To set up the hardware

1Connect the VCS private Ethernet controllers. Perform the following tasks as necessary:

■When you add nodes to a two-node cluster, use independent switches or hubs for the private network connections. You can only use crossover cables for a two-node cluster, so you might have to swap out the cable for a switch or hub.

■If you already use independent hubs, connect the two Ethernet controllers on the new node to the independent hubs.

Figure 7-1illustrates a new node being added to an existing two-node cluster using two independent hubs.

2Connect the system to the shared storage, if required.

Preparing for a manual installation when adding a node

Before you install, log in as the superuser. You then mount the disc and put the files in a temporary folder for installation.