Start a cluster node

Starting a cluster node starts cluster resource services on a node in the cluster. Beginning with cluster version 3, a node can start itself and will be able to rejoin the current active cluster, provided it can find an active node in the cluster.

Using iSeries™ Navigator

This requires Option 41 (HA Switchable Resources) to be installed and licensed.

When cluster resource services is successfully started on the node specified, the status of the node will be set to Started.

To start clustering on a node, follow these steps:

  1. In iSeries Navigator, expand Management Central.
  2. Expand Clusters.
  3. Expand the cluster that contains the node on which you want to start clustering.
  4. Click Nodes.
  5. Right-click the node on which you want to start the cluster, and select Cluster > Start.
Cluster

Using CL commands and APIs

You can also use CL commands or APIs to start a node. When cluster resource services is successfully started on the node specified, the status of the node will be set to Active.

Parent topic: Manage clusters
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