3.4.0 Matrix Server Release Notes

PolyServe Matrix Server Release Notes 2

• The Matrix Server Connect window now allows you to create a

bookmark when you connect to a server. The bookmark is stored in

the .matrixrc file and can include the user name and optionally the

password.

Server bookmarks can be synchronized automatically if desired.

When you connect to a server, this feature automatically creates or

deletes bookmarks to match the list of servers in the matrix to which

the server belongs. If you currently have a .matrixrc file, you may need

to update it to use this feature. See the PolyServe Matrix Server

Administration Guide or the “Connect to a Matrix” online help for

details.

•New mx server markdown command that can be used to tell Matrix

Server that a server is down and does not need to be fenced.

• Support for EqualLogic iSCSI-based storage arrays. Clusters using

these arrays can include up to six nodes.

Matrix Server 3.4.0 also adds support for the following operating system

features:

• Windows 2003 R2 (32-bit and 64-bit versions).

• Windows sparse files API. You will need to enable this feature on

existing PSFS filesystems. New filesystems are created with sparse

files enabled.

•GPT disks.

Implementation Changes in Matrix Server

3.4.0

The following implementation changes have been made in this release:

• The maximum number of partitions on a disk or LUN is now limited

to 31. Disks or LUNs containing a larger number of partitions cannot

be imported into the matrix. If you currently have imported disks or

LUNs with more than 31 partitions, or have created dynamic volumes

using those higher-numbered partitions, the higher-numbered

partitions will continue to work correctly; however, you should be

aware of the following.