SiteConfig software installation on K2 Central

The K2 Summit clients must be disconnected from the K2 Central while software is installed.

Follow steps for a normal GV STRATUS/Summit system SiteConfig software installation, but with the following steps to ensure that correct roles are configured and software is installed.
In the Network Configuration | Devices tree view, right-click a group and select Add Device.
Configure these settings for the K2 Central server as follows:
- Family – Select K2.
- Type – Select K2 Server.
- Model – Select K2 Server 10G iSCSI.
- Name – This is the device name, as displayed in the SiteConfig device tree view and device list view. This name can be different than the host name (network name). You can accept the default name or enter a name of your choice. Devices in the tree view are sorted alphabetically.
- Amount — Select 1.
- Platform — Select x64.
- Control network– Select the control network.
- Starting Address – Select from the list of available addresses on the selected control network.
Then add K2 Summit clients as follows:
- Family – Select K2.
- Type – Select K2 Summit Client - SAN.
- Model – Select K2 Summit Client (Non Redundant iSCSI).
- Name – This is the device name, as displayed in the SiteConfig device tree view and device list view. This name can be different than the host name (network name). You can accept the default name or enter a name of your choice. Devices in the tree view are sorted alphabetically.
- Amount — Select 1.
- Platform — Select x64.
- Control network– Select the control network.
- Starting Address – Select from the list of available addresses on the selected control network. If adding multiple devices, this is the starting address, with addresses assigned sequentially to each device added.
Click OK to save settings and close. SiteConfig adds the K2 Central server and K2 Summit clients to the system description.
Add the K2 Central Server and K2 Summit clients to the control network.
Then, add the K2 Central Server and K2 Summit clients to the desired software deployment group.
Remove SiteConfig roles as follows:
- On the K2 Central server, remove all roles except the GV Embedded Security Manager.
- On K2 Summit clients, remove all roles except K2 Database Client and GV Embedded Security Manager.
Add the GV STRATUS Summit Service role to the K2 Central server.
Add the appropriate system cabs and deploy software.
Sync to the core server as follows:
1. Select Tools | Options | Network Configuration, and enter the core server name.
2. Select File | Save.
Configure and install other GV STRATUS/Summit devices as you normally would.
Connect K2 Summit clients to the K2 Central server once software is installed.
The K2 Summit clients should be automatically configured to the K2 Central storage.