Deploying an appliance Storage Node
After installing and configuring the storage appliance, you can deploy it as a Storage Node in a
StorageGRID system. When you deploy an appliance as a Storage Node, you use the StorageGRID
Appliance Installer included on the appliance.
Before you begin
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The appliance has been installed in a rack or cabinet, connected to your networks, and powered
on.
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Network links, IP addresses, and port remapping (if necessary) have been configured for the
appliance using the StorageGRID Appliance Installer.
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You know one of the IP addresses assigned to the appliance's compute controller. You can use the
IP address for any attached StorageGRID network.
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The primary Admin Node for the StorageGRID system has been deployed.
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All Grid Network subnets listed on the IP Configuration page of the StorageGRID Appliance
Installer have been defined in the Grid Network Subnet List on the primary Admin Node.
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You have a service laptop with a supported web browser.
About this task
Each storage appliance functions as a single Storage Node. Any appliance can connect to the Grid
Network, the Admin Network, and the Client Network
To deploy an appliance Storage Node in a StorageGRID system, you access the StorageGRID
Appliance Installer and perform the following steps:
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You specify or confirm the IP address of the primary Admin Node and the name of the Storage
Node.
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You start the deployment and wait as volumes are configured and the software is installed.
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When the installation pauses partway through the appliance installation tasks, you resume the
installation by signing into the Grid Manager, approving all grid nodes, and completing the
StorageGRID installation and deployment processes.
Note:
If you need to deploy multiple appliance Storage Nodes at one time, you can automate the
installation process by using the
configure-sga.py
Appliance Installation script. This script
applies only to Storage Nodes.
Note:
If you are performing an expansion or recovery operation, follow the appropriate
instructions:
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To add an appliance Storage Node to an existing StorageGRID system, see the instructions for
expanding a StorageGRID system.
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To deploy an appliance Storage Node as part of a recovery operation, see instructions for
recovery and maintenance.
Steps
1. Open a browser, and enter one of the IP addresses for the appliance's compute controller.
https://Controller_IP:8443
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