4.3 Replace Node

IMPORTANT:  Replace Node feature is supported only on Duplex systems!
Start by selecting: Maintenance > Replace Node.
Figure 54
Maintenance > Replace Node
With the Replace Node function you can completely (re-)install the standby node with the configuration data of the active node.
IMPORTANT:  All data on the hard disk of the standby node will be deleted.
Replace Node can be used, if you
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replace the complete hardware of the standby node.
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replace the hard disk of the standby node.
When you start the node replacement a DHCP server is started on the Corosync LAN interface of the active node. If the standby board which is connected to the Corosync LAN is rebooted or inserted, it will be booted and installed from the active node. This may last between half an hour and several hours depending on the load of the active node.
Prerequisites:
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There must be one active node.
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Standby node must be connected to the Corosync LAN via eth 4.
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eth 4 must not have any VLANs configured.
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At least BIOS V4 or higher is available.
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The BIOS of the standby node must be configured in a way that it tries to boot via DHCP first.
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In combination wit the Recovery/Reconfiguration Tool the respective deployment must be available.
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