Server shifting

[Jayan_2]

Hi Admins ,


We are shifting our servers ( a number of rp54xx and D class /and one VA 7100 )to a new building around 5 km away from our current premises,I am planning to take the following precautionary measures .

1.Ignite backup of all servers
2.Full back up and Incremental back up of data
3.Shutdown the VA7100 thru the command

What else I must do before shifting the server (like hard disk head parking or something of that sort).

[Michael Tully]

At least two full backups if you have time.
Before powering any servers up, check that the power works properly on something else first.

Are the IP addresses changing?

Cutting an ignite tape # /opt/ignite/bin/make_tape_recovery -I inc_entire=vg00 -I -v -a /dev/rmt/?mn

[Robert-Jan Goossens]

Hi,

Inform HP CRC before you move your servers, that way HP can take precaution measurements if anythink will happen during the move.

Robert-Jan.

[Sandro Schaer_2]

doing two sets of backups would be a good start. but don't forget to label all the wires. Also an updated system documentation helps to reconnect all the components.


have fun and good luck

[Sunil Sharma_1]

Hi,

It's nice to have 2 sets of backup.
but just note down the connection diagram if you have hard zoining on SAN.

connection diagrams of different devices.

BEst of luck..
Sunil