3.5.1 Matrix Server Administration Guide

Configure Servers

Before adding a server to a matrix, verify the following:

• The server is connected to the SAN if it will be accessing PSFS

filesystems.

• The server is configured as a fully networked host supporting the

services to be monitored. For example, if you want Matrix Server to

provide failover protection for your Web service, the appropriate Web

server software must be installed and configured on the servers.

•If the /etc/hosts file has been modified, it should be consistent with the

DNS.

Add a New Server to a Matrix

Use the following procedures to add a new server (and, optionally, a new

FibreChannel switch) to an existing matrix.

Add a New FibreChannel Switch

If you are using FibreChannel switch-based fencing and need to add a

new FC switch for use with the new server, take these steps before adding

the server:

1. Shut down Matrix Server on all nodes.

# /etc/init.d/pmxs stop

2. Issue the mxconsole command on one node to start the Management

Console. On the Matrix Server Connect window, specify the server,

click the Connect button, and select Configure. If you are prompted

for the user name and password, specify the appropriate values.