Previously, if you were reinstalling a cluster node and using the same server name, you had to reconfigure Novell Cluster Services on that node and restart cluster software on all nodes in the cluster prior to adding the node back into the cluster. An option now exists in iManager to automate the process for re-adding a node to a cluster.
If necessary, install NetWare, including the latest Service Pack on the server using the same node name and IP address.
In Roles and Tasks, select , then click the link.
Type the cluster name or browse and select it, then click the button under the cluster name.
This will automatically configure Novell Cluster Services on the server. This lets you keep the existing cluster nodes running and in the cluster while reinstalling a failed cluster node.
After clicking the button to automatically configure Novell Cluster Services on the new cluster node, copy the ldncs.ncf and uldncs.ncf files from the sys:\system directory on one of the other cluster servers to the sys:\system directory of the new cluster server.