Installation Overview
The following installation workflow summarizes the steps that are involved in creating a Stretch Cluster, using the HX Data Platform Installer.
Follow this workflow during installation:
Step |
Description |
Reference |
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Create the Stretch Cluster sites—Run the Configure Site workflow for Site A and Site B. |
Log into the HX Data Platform Installer. Enter UCS Manager credentials and Hypervisor credentials for both the sites. |
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Configure the server ports and associate HyperFlex servers. |
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Configure VLAN, MAC Pool, 'hx-ext-mgmt' IP Pool for Out-of-Band CIMC, inband CIMC, iSCSi Storage, and FC Storage. |
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Configure the Hypervisor. |
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Download and deploy the Witness VM. |
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Create your HyperFlex Stretch Cluster—Run the Create Stretch Cluster workflow. |
Enter UCS Manager Credentials for Site A and Site B, and vCenter credentials. |
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Configure the server ports and associate HyperFlex servers. |
Associate HyperFlex Servers | |||
Configure IP addresses. |
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Deploy the HyperFlex Stretch Cluster. |