This topic provides an overview of the steps required to install
the SAN File System subordinate metadata servers.
Prerequisites
Make sure that you have fulfilled the following prerequisites before
installing each subordinate metadata server:
- You have unpacked the engine and installed the RSA II adapter card
- You have installed the engine in a rack.
- You have attached a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the engine. Alternatively,
a KVM as the console for the engine.
Use the documentation that comes with your engine and with the RSA
II adapter to meet these prerequisites.
Context
The procedures for installing the subordinate metadata servers are
the same as the procedure for installing the master metadata servers. You
need to perform these procedures on each subordinate metadata server that
will be in the SAN File System cluster.
Steps
- Prepare the engine for installation. This includes ensuring that
the engine is properly cabled, making sure that you obtain all prerequisite
software, and running the SAN File System mirroring utility. See Preparing the subordinate engine for installation.
- Install all software, including the operating system, prerequisite
software, and the SAN File System software. See Installing software for the subordinate metadata server.
- Set up the subordinate metadata server by copying configuration
files from the master metadata server, configuring the RSA II adapter, and
running the SAN File System setup utility. See Setting up a subordinate metadata server.