Dell AX4-5 - Manual (Page 59)

Upgrading to a Cluster Configuration
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Upgrading to a Cluster
Configuration
This section provides instructions to perform upgrading a cluster
configuration in your Dell™ Failover Cluster.
Before You Begin
Before you upgrade your non-clustered system to a cluster solution:
• Back up your data.
• Verify that your hardware and storage systems meet the minimum system
requirements for a cluster as described in "System Requirements" on
page 10.
• Verify that your hardware and storage systems are installed and configured
as explained in the following sections:
– Cabling Your Cluster Hardware section of the Dell Failover Cluster
Hardware Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for the specific
storage array
– "Preparing Your Systems for Clustering" on page 15
– "Installing Your Cluster Management Software" on page 37
Supported Cluster Configurations
Dell certifies and supports only solutions that are configured with the Dell
products described in this guide. For more information on the corresponding
supported adapters and driver versions, see Dell Cluster Configuration
Support Matrices located on the Dell High Availability website at
www.dell.com/ha.