Polycom 3725-76302-001O Manual De Usuario
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Adding a Second Server
A single-server Polycom RealPresence DMA system can be upgraded to a fault-tolerant two-server cluster
at any time. For an overview of how a two-server cluster works and its advantages, see
at any time. For an overview of how a two-server cluster works and its advantages, see
To form a two-server cluster, both servers must be running the same version of the Polycom RealPresence
DMA system software. Depending on the software level of your existing server, you can accomplish this in
one of two ways:
DMA system software. Depending on the software level of your existing server, you can accomplish this in
one of two ways:
● If your existing server is running an unpatched release version of the system software for which you
have the installation DVD, follow the procedure in
● If your existing server is running a patched version of the system software different from that on the
installation DVD, follow the procedure in
Both procedures assume that you’ve ordered and received the server expansion package, which includes
the second server, its accessories, and a new License Certificate.
the second server, its accessories, and a new License Certificate.
See also:
Expanding an Unpatched System
To expand an unpatched single-server system into a two-server cluster
1 Unpack, inspect, and physically install the second server as described in its Getting Started Guide.
Mount it in the rack adjacent to the first Polycom RealPresence DMA system server (or close
enough to connect them with one of the provided crossover Ethernet cables).
2 Log into your Polycom RealPresence DMA system, go to Admin >Local Cluster > Network
Settings, change System server configuration to 2 server configuration, and add the Server 2
The first server (Server 1) reboots.
3 Connect the second server to the network:
a Connect the GB 1 Ethernet port of the new server to the enterprise network.
b Use one of the provided crossover cables to connect the GB 2 ports of the two servers.
b Use one of the provided crossover cables to connect the GB 2 ports of the two servers.
4 Confirm that the first server is running and displays RealPresence DMA Ready. Then turn on the
second server, insert the installation DVD, and reboot it.
The server boots from the DVD, and the installation commences. About 15-20 minutes later, the DVD
The server boots from the DVD, and the installation commences. About 15-20 minutes later, the DVD
ejects and the server reboots. It detects the presence of Server 1, gets its configuration settings from
it, and joins the cluster. When done, both servers’ LCDs display RealPresence DMA Clustered.
5 Log into the system, go to Admin >Local Cluster > Licenses, and follow the procedure for
obtaining and entering a license activation key. See
6 On the Dashboard, check the License Status, Supercluster Status, and Cluster Info panes to
verify that you now have a properly configured two-server cluster.
Caution: Allow First Server to Start Fully
The first server must be running properly before you turn on the second server.
The first server must be running properly before you turn on the second server.