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About This Manual
This manual describes how to set up and maintain the hardware
configuration for a TruCluster™ Server cluster.
Audience
This manual is for system administrators who will set up and configure the
hardware before installing the TruCluster Server software. The manual
assumes that you are familiar with the tools and methods that are needed to
maintain your hardware, operating system, and network.
New and Changed Features
The following changes have been made to this manual since the Version
5.1 release:
• Section 1.6 is a new section that introduces eight-node clusters.
• Section 3.7.1.3 is a new section that introduces the RA3000 and discusses
how to configure a RAID array 3000 (RA3000) for use on a shared SCSI
bus with UltraSCSI hubs.
• Section 5.7.3 is a new section that explains how to upgrade a virtual hub
Memory Channel configuration to a standard hub configuration.
• Chapter 9 and Chapter 10 were re-ordered and rewritten to provide
better continuity between the chapters, and to make them flow better.
• Section 10.4.2 is a new section that discusses how to cable a single
storage shelf onto a shared SCSI bus.
• Section 10.4.5 is a new section that discusses how to cable an RA3000
onto a shared SCSI bus using external termination.
• Chapter 11 is a new chapter that discusses how to create an externally
terminated eight-node cluster.
Organization
This manual is organized as follows:
Chapter 1 Introduces the TruCluster Server product and provides an overview
of setting up TruCluster Server hardware.
Chapter 2 Describes hardware requirements and restrictions.
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