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12
In the dialog box, change the file system to
NTFS
, select
Quick Format
,
and click the
Start
button.
NOTE: The NTFS file system format is required for shared-disk resources
under Microsoft Cluster.
13
Click
OK
at the warning.
14
Click
OK
to acknowledge that the format is complete.
15
Click
Close
to close the dialog box.
16
Repeat step 3 through step 15 for each remaining drive.
17
Close
Disk Management
.
18
Turn off node 1.
19
Turn on node 2.
20
On node 2, open
Disk Management
.
21
Ensure that the drive letters for node 2 are correct and re-assign the
drive letters, if necessary. To re-assign the drive letters, repeat step 7
through step 9.
Using Advanced (Premium) PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager Features
PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager includes the following advanced
features:
• Snapshot Virtual Disk
•Virtual Disk Copy
To install and enable these premium features, you must purchase a feature
key file for each feature and then specify the storage array that must host
them. For instructions about this process, see the Premium Feature Activation
card that shipped along with your Dell PowerVault MD3200i or MD3220i
storage system.
These premium features increase the high availability for your cluster
solution. It is essential that you follow the instructions below to ensure proper
cluster operations.
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