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Restrictions and guidelines
When you deploy a distributed storage cluster, following these restrictions and guidelines:
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You can deploy physical servers or VMs in a distributed storage cluster, but not both.
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The distributed storage system supports management high availability. You can deploy two
management nodes as needed for high availability. For more information, see online help for
the distributed storage system.
Preparing for installation and deployment
Before you install the distributed storage system and set up a distributed storage cluster, make sure
the software and hardware specifications of the hosts meet the installation and deployment
requirements.
Selecting server models
IMPORTANT:
The list of compatible server models is subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of
compatible server models, contact H3C Support.
To build a distributed storage cluster of physical servers, use the compatibility matrix for the storage
system or contact H3C Support to obtain the available physical server models.
Selecting the node configuration
Make sure the operating system on a management/monitor/storage node is compatible with the
storage system. To obtain the image file of a compatible operating system, contact H3C Support.
Selecting a browser
IMPORTANT:
The height dimension must be 900 pixels or higher.
You can access the storage system from the following browsers without installing client software:
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Google Chrome 50.0 or higher.
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Mozilla Firefox 53.0 or higher.
As a best practice, use an up-to-date version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox browser.
Selecting switches
Make sure the switch has gigabit ports for the management network and 10-gigabit ports for the
service network and storage network.
