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Configuring Communication Paths
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Configuring Communication Paths
This section includes guidelines and procedures for configuring primary and secondary
communication paths.
Planning Primary Communications
Configuring a primary communication path involves:
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Specifying a master for the cluster
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Specifying a communication methods between the master and the C•CURE host.
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Specifying connection parameters for establishing and maintaining the primary path.
Primary Communication Guidelines
Follow these guidelines when configuring a primary path:
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Every cluster must have a master.
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Only one master is allowed per cluster.
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If a cluster contains only one controller, that controller is the master.
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Any controller in a cluster can be designated as the master.
Planning Secondary Communications
Configuring a secondary communications path involves:
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Specifying the same controller responsible for secondary communications with the
C•CURE host via another NIC when a communications failure occurs on the primary
path.
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Specifying the connection type.