Chapter 2

Converting an Existing Installation into a Cluster

About this chapter  

This chapter describes the tasks you need to perform to convert existing filers into a clustered system. It contains the following information:

• What the minimum hardware requirements are for converting your filers
• What the minimum software and firmware version requirements are for converting your filers

How to determine your current filer configuration and software and firmware versions

• How to update the firmware and software on your hardware
• How to cable your filers into a cluster

Topics in this chapter  

This chapter discusses the following topics:

• System requirements
• Hardware and software updates
• Cabling your system into a cluster

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