How to Create a Virtual Network Interface (VNIC)

Perform this optional procedure to create virtual network interfaces (VNICs) to configure in the cluster interconnect.

If you intend to run the scinstall utility in Typical mode to establish the cluster, use this procedure to preconfigure the VNICs that you will use in the private interconnect.

You can alternatively use the scinstall utility in Custom mode to configure VNICs for you during initial cluster configuration.

1. Create a VNIC.

   Follow procedures in How to Create a Virtual Network Interface in System Administration Guide: Network Interfaces and Network Virtualization.

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   Note –

   To configure additional VNICs after you establish the cluster, use the clsetup utility.

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Next Steps

Install Open HA Cluster 2009.06 software on the cluster nodes. Go to How to Install Open HA Cluster 2009.06 Software.