Clustering Overview
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Compaq ProLiant Clusters for SCO UnixWare 7 U/300 Quick Install Guide for the Compaq ProLiant DL380
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4.
Upgrade controller firmware.
Firmware provides an interface between hardware and software. It is
important to use the latest firmware for full hardware functionality.
Upgrading controller firmware is performed using a diskette created as
part of server configuration. Refer to “Updating Controller Firmware” in
Chapter 3.
5.
Verify ServerNet I connections.
If your cluster uses the ServerNet I cluster interconnect, you must ensure
that the hardware for the interconnect is properly installed. This
procedure instructs you to perform tests of the adapters and the cables.
Refer to “Verifying ServerNet I Connections” in Chapter 3.
6.
Install the software.
Installing the software provides your cluster with the SCO UnixWare 7
operating system and the SCO UnixWare 7 NonStop Clusters software
discussed in this chapter. You must select the Quick Install CDs for your
configuration and install the software on both nodes. Installation
prompts guide you through the installation and request the information
found in your completed worksheets. Refer to “Installing the Cluster
Using Quick Install” in Chapter 3.
The following sections offer sources of information and support for
application installation and cluster documentation.
Resources for Application Installation
Client/server software applications are among the key components of any
cluster. Compaq is working with its key software partners to ensure that
cluster-aware applications are available and that the applications work
seamlessly on Compaq ProLiant
Clusters for SCO UnixWare 7.
Compaq white papers provide information about installing applications in
Compaq ProLiant Clusters for SCO UnixWare 7. Visit the Compaq High
Availability website to download cluster-related white papers and other
technical documents at
http://www.compaq.com/highavailability
IMPORTANT:
Some software applications may need to be updated to take advantage of
clustering. Contact the software vendors to check whether their software supports SCO
UnixWare 7 NonStop
Clusters and to ask whether any patches or updates are available for
SCO UnixWare 7 NonStop Clusters operation.