Unconfiguring Clustering
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Select the storage controller that will be reset to its factory
configuration. Note that if replacing a failed storage controller, you can
skip to step 3, provided that the failed storage controller will not be
returned to service at your site.
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From the system console of the storage controller that will be reset to
its factory configuration, perform a factory reset.
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The storage controller will reset, and its peer will begin takeover
normally. NOTE: Prior to allowing the factory-reset storage controller to
begin booting (i.e., prior to progressing beyond the boot menu), power it
off and wait for its peer to complete takeover.
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Detach the cluster interconnect cables (see above) and detach the
powered-off storage controller from the cluster's external storage
enclosures.
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On the remaining storage controller, click the Unconfig button on the
Configuration -> Clustering screen. All resources will become assigned to
that storage controller, and the storage controller will no longer be a
member of any cluster.
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The detached storage controller, if any, can now be attached to its own
storage, powered on, and configured normally. If you are replacing a failed
storage controller, attach the replacement to the remaining storage
controller and storage and begin the cluster setup task described above.
Note -
If your cluster had 2 or more pools, ownership of all pools will be
assigned to the remaining storage controller after unconfiguration. In
software versions prior to 2010.Q1.0.0, this was not a supported
configuration; if you are running an older software version, you must do
one of: destroy one or both pools, attach a replacement storage
controller, perform the cluster setup task described above, and reassign
ownership of one of the pools to the replacement storage controller, or
upgrade to 2010.Q1.0.0 or a later software release which contains
support for multiple pools per storage controller.