Re: Replace Cluster with Single Server

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We have already called IBM, and they will not help us. They said to call
Microsoft for the routine.

"Rodney R. Fournier [MVP]" <rod@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
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The SAN will be still be around and should be usable. I would call IBM and
ask for assistance.

Cheers,

Rodney R. Fournier

MVP - Windows Server - Clustering
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"Sean P. Donaghey" <sdonaghe@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I have a W2k cluster that needs to be retired because of outdated
hardware.
It is currently attached to an IBM FAStT 600 SAN. I am setting up a new
Windows Server 2003 box, with dual HBA cards in it, and I am wondering
how do
i get this new server to see the data that existed on the 2 LUNs that
were
originally attached to the cluster, that has all the users files on it?

Will 2003 see the drives in the Disk Management after I bring it up, and
will
I have to reformat the drives? I hope I really do not have to format the
drives, as we need to keep the downtime as small as posible.

Thanks,

Sean






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