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15. Configure the Matrix

You will be asked for the following information:

• The IP address or hostname of each server that will be in the matrix.

• The location of your Matrix Server license file.

• A secret network key that provides security for network

communications among the matrix servers.

• An administrative password for configuring the matrix.

• The fencing method that you want to use (either FibreChannel switch-

based fencing or Web Management-based fencing via server reset/

shutdown).

• The IP address or hostname of each FibreChannel switch that is

included in the SAN. (This step is required for FibreChannel switch-

based fencing and optional for Web Management-based fencing via

server reset/shutdown.)

• The partitions or LUNs that you want to use for membership

partitions.

• If you will be using the snapshot feature, information about the

management appliance.

Connect to the Management Console

On one server, select Start > Programs > PolyServe Matrix Server >

Management Console. On the Matrix Server Connect window that

appears next, type the IP address or host name of the server in the

“Connect to” field. Then click on the down-arrow on the Connect button.

You will see two options: Connect and Configure. Click on Configure.