3 multi-node setup, Configuring the primary node 0, Configuring the secondary nodes – HP 9000 Virtual Library System User Manual
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3 Multi-node Setup
This section explains how to configure the identities of each node after the nodes and other
components of the system are installed and cabled.
NOTE:
The Fibre Channel and Ethernet switches should be powered on before configuring the
nodes.
NOTE:
The VLS system can be configured remotely using iLO with virtual terminal or virtual media;
see the iLO user guide for details.
Configuring the Primary Node 0
To configure the primary node:
1.
All arrays should be powered off, but they can be added when the primary node is online
and when all required capacity license have been installed via Command View VLS (see
).
2.
On the primary node, connect to the serial port or use the keyboard and mouse ports to
connect to a console.
3.
Power on the primary node. The node will now run cable checks and configuration checks.
After several minutes, a menu will appear on your monitor asking whether the node is a
primary (master, m) or secondary (slave, s) node.
4.
Enter m. The node will then run cable checks and configuration checks.
5.
After the checks are complete the node will reboot automatically. Wait for the primary node
to fully boot.
Rebooting is complete when you receive the “Initializing node#” and then “Initializing for
node# completed.” messages in the systems notifications (if you have DHCP enabled) of
Command View VLS or when you see the login prompt on the terminal.
6.
Set the IP address and other public network configurations on the VLS. Refer to
for instructions.
Configuring the Secondary Nodes
To configure each secondary node (nodes 1 through 5 or 7, depending on whether deduplication
is enabled):
1.
On the secondary node, connect to the serial port or use the keyboard and mouse ports to
connect to a console.
2.
Power on the primary node and all previously installed secondary nodes of the VLS.
3.
Power on the secondary node being added to the VLS.
The node will then run cable checks and configuration checks.
After several minutes, a menu will appear on your monitor asking whether the node is a
primary (master, m) or secondary (slave, s) node.
4.
Enter s.
5.
At the prompt, enter the node number (next sequential node number), and the node will then
automatically reboot.
NOTE:
Node numbering must be sequential with no gaps. Gaps in ID numbering will prevent
the VLS from recognizing any nodes with an ID after the gap. For example, if node numbering
is 0, 1, 2, 4, the VLS will not recognize node 4.
After the reboot, the VLS will automatically recognize and add the node.
6.
Repeat this procedure for each secondary node in the system.
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