This section explains how to prepare HPE Alletra 4140 nodes for creating a Qumulo cluster. This guide is for system administrators, professional service providers, and colleagues in your organization who are responsible for installing and configuring server hardware.
For information about installing your node and replacing hardware components, see HPE Alletra 4140 System Maintenance and Service Guide and HPE Alletra 4140 Setup and Installation Guide
Prerequisites
Qumulo Core USB Drive Installer
Step 1: Verify Your Node
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Shut down your node and connect a display, a keyboard, and a mouse to it.
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Plug the Qumulo Core USB Drive Installer into an available USB port on the node and then press the power button.
Tip
On this platform, the power button is located on the back of the node. For more information, see Front Panel LEDs and Buttons in the HPE Alletra Storage Server 4140 Setup and Installation Guide.
Step 2: Boot by Using the Qumulo Core USB Drive Installer
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When the node powers on and begins to boot, on the HPE Alletra screen, press F11.
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On the Boot Menu page, to perform a one-time boot, do one of the following:
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If the Legacy BIOS One-Time Boot Menu option is available, click it.
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If the Legacy BIOS One-Time Boot Menu option is unavailable, click Generic USB Boot.
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In the Question dialog box, click OK.
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In the Default Boot Override Options menu, select 2) One Time Boot to USB DriveKey.
The Qumulo Core Installation begins.
Step 3: Create and Configure Your Cluster
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Review the End User Agreement, click I agree to the End User Agreement, and then click Submit.
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Name your cluster.
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On the 1. Set up cluster page, select the nodes to add to your cluster.
As you select nodes, the installer updates the total capacity of your cluster at the bottom of the page.
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Confirm that the individual nodes have the expected capacity.
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On the 2. Confirm cluster protection level page, Qumulo Core selects the recommended 2, 3, or 4-drive protection level based on your cluster size and node type.
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If the Customize Protection Level option appears, you can increase your system resilience by selecting 3- or 4-drive protection.
Important
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Qumulo Core 6.1.0.1 and 6.1.1 support Adaptive Data Protection by letting you reconfigure your cluster's fault tolerance level and storage efficiency only when you add nodes to your cluster.
Depending on your cluster, Qumulo Core shows configuration options that offer better fault tolerance levels, better storage efficiency, or both benefits. To enable Adaptive Data Protection for your cluster, you must contact the Qumulo Care team.
- In Qumulo Core 6.1.2 (and higher), you can change your cluster's data protection configuration when you add or replace nodes by using the
qqCLI. - Using 3- or 4-drive protection reduces the total capacity of your cluster.
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Enter a password for the administrative account and click Create Cluster.
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To access the Qumulo Core Web UI, connect to any node by entering its IP address into a browser.