Cluster Server Installation Guide for Solaris x64 5.0 - Storage ...

Chapter 8Adding and removingcluster nodesThis chapter contains the following topics:■■■About adding and removing nodesAdding a node to a clusterRemoving a node from a clusterAbout adding and removing nodesAfter installing VCS and creating a cluster, you can add and remove nodes fromthe cluster. You can create clusters of up to 32 nodes.Adding a node to a clusterThe system you add to the cluster must meet the hardware and software requirements.See “Preparing to install and configure VCS” on page 19.Table 8-1 specifies the tasks involved in adding a cluster. The example demonstrates how to add a node east to already existing nodes, north and south.Table 8-1TaskTasks involved in adding a node to a clusterReferenceSet up the hardware. “Setting up the hardware” on page 156Install the software manually and add a license “Installing the VCS software manually”key. on page 157