Adding a node to a single-node cluster
All nodes in the new cluster must run the same version of VCS. The example procedure refers to the existing single-node VCS node as Node A. The node that is to join Node A to form a multiple-node cluster is Node B.
Table: Tasks to add a node to a single-node cluster specifies the activities that you need to perform to add nodes to a single-node cluster.
Table: Tasks to add a node to a single-node cluster
| Task | Reference |
|---|---|
| Set up Node B to be compatible with Node A. | See Setting up a node to join the single-node cluster . |
| - Add Ethernet cards for private heartbeat network for Node B. | See Installing and configuring Ethernet cards for private network . |
| - If necessary, add Ethernet cards for private heartbeat network for Node A. | |
| - Make the Ethernet cable connections between the two nodes. | |
| Connect both nodes to shared storage. | See Configuring the shared storage . |
| - Bring up VCS on Node A. | See Bringing up the existing node . |
| - Edit the configuration file. | |
| If necessary, install VCS on Node B and add a license key. | See the Veritas InfoScale Installation Guide for installation instructions. |
| Make sure Node B is running the same version of VCS as the version on Node A. | |
| Edit the configuration files on Node B. | See About the VCS configuration files . |
| Start LLT and GAB on Node B. | See Starting LLT and GAB . |
| - Start LLT and GAB on Node A. | See Reconfiguring VCS on the existing node . |
| - Copy UUID from Node A to Node B. | |
| - Restart VCS on Node A. | |
| - Modify service groups for two nodes. | |
| - Start VCS on Node B. | See Verifying configuration on both nodes . |
| - Verify the two-node cluster. |
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