Appliance configuration overview

You can deploy the 112-core appliance in your network in one of the following modes:

• Standalone: As a single node offering all the functions. This option is usually preferred for initial or test deployments and in smaller network environments. If you choose the Standalone mode for your initial deployment, this will be your first, or primary, node. Note that you can add more appliances later to form a cluster.

• Cluster: As a node that belongs to a three-node cluster. In this mode, all the services and data are shared among the hosts. This is the preferred option for large deployments. If you choose the Cluster mode for your initial deployment, be sure to finish configuring the primary node before configuring the secondary nodes.

To proceed, first configure the primary node in your cluster. Then, if you have installed three appliances and want to add the second and third nodes to your cluster, configure the secondary nodes.

Catalyst Center offers two browser-based wizards that you can use to configure your appliance. Read their descriptions to determine which of these wizards you should complete.

These wizards are available for use if you are configuring a new appliance that came with the latest release of Catalyst Center already installed. If you upgraded from a previous version and want to use these wizards, contact Cisco TAC for assistance.