Create a Cluster Wizard - Configure the Cluster

Use this page to specify the name and multicast address for the new cluster.

Fields

Configure Security
Select an option to configure security.
Yes
Select this option to view the Configure Security page in this wizard.
No
Select this option to skip the Configure Security page in this wizard.
Cluster Multicast Address (IPv4)
Specify an Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) address that falls within the range 224.0.0.0 - 239.255.255.255. This address is used for multicasting, which is a process of logically sending a single message to one or more peer nodes. The Cluster Manager uses this address to multicast control messages to the cluster nodes to speed the distribution of information needed to coordinate action when a node failure occurs.

A single multicast address is needed when you configure two or more nodes per nonsite cluster. If you do not specify a multicast address, the wizard creates one for you.