Apple Xsan 1.4 - Manual (Page 123)

Chapter 5 Managing Metadata Controllers 123
2 In Xsan Admin, select the SAN in the SAN Components list and click Setup.
3 Select the new controller in the computer list and click Edit.
4 Choose Controller from the Role pop-up menu.
5 Choose a failover priority and click OK.
6 Choose the Ethernet interface the controller will use to communicate with other
devices on the SAN.
7 Type an Xsan software serial number.
You can find the serial number for a single copy of Xsan on the Xsan installation disc
sleeve. If you have purchased a site-licensed serial number, look on the paperwork you
received when you purchased the license.
8 If you’re using a site-licensed serial number, type the registered license holder and
organization in the “Registered to” and Organization fields. Be sure to type these
exactly as they were provided when you purchased the license.
9 Click OK.
Setting Controller Failover Priority
When the primary controller for a volume fails, Xsan uses the failover priorities of the
available standby controllers to decide which one to switch to.
To set a controller’s failover priority:
1 Open Xsan Admin, select the SAN in the SAN Components list, click Setup, and then
click Computers.
2 Select the controller in the computer list and click Edit.
3 Choose a failover priority and click OK.