You must obtain IP addresses and other network information for the second MetroCluster site (site B) from your network administrator before you configure the system.
When you first create the cluster, you need the following information:
| Type of information | Your values |
|---|---|
| Cluster name Example used in this guide: site_B |
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| DNS domain | |
| DNS name servers | |
| Location | |
| Administrator password |
For each node in the cluster, you need a management IP address, a network mask, and a default gateway.
| Node | Port | IP address | Network mask | Default gateway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Node 1 Example used in this guide: controller_B_1 |
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| Node 2 Not required for two-node MetroCluster configurations (one node at each site). Example used in this guide: controller_B_2 |
For each node in the cluster, you need the IP addresses of two intercluster LIFs, including a network mask and a default gateway. The intercluster LIFs are used to peer the clusters.
| Node | Port | IP address of intercluster LIF | Network mask | Default gateway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Node 1 IC LIF 1 | ||||
| Node 1 IC LIF 2 |
You must synchronize the time, which requires one or more NTP time servers.
| Node | Host name | IP address | Network mask | Default gateway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NTP server 1 | ||||
| NTP server 2 |
You must configure AutoSupport on each node, which requires the following information:
| Type of information | Your values | |
|---|---|---|
| From email address | ||
| Mail hosts | IP addresses or names | |
| Transport protocol | HTTP, HTTPS, or SMTP | |
| Proxy server | ||
| Recipient email addresses or distribution lists | Full-length messages | |
| Concise messages | ||
| Partners | ||
You must enable access to the Service Processor (SP) of each node for troubleshooting and maintenance, which requires the following network information for each node:
| Node | IP address | Network mask | Default gateway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Node 1 (controller_B_1) |