This section explains how to create and configure a Qumulo cluster on HPE Alletra and Edge Accelerator platforms.

This section explains how to create and configure a Qumulo cluster on HPE Alletra and Edge Accelerator platforms.

Prerequisites

Before creating a cluster, ensure that:

  • All nodes are racked and cabled according to HPE specifications
  • Out-of-band management (iLO) is configured on each node
  • Network switches are configured for your environment
  • You have the Qumulo Core USB installer or network boot configured

For instructions on creating a USB installer, see Creating a Qumulo Core USB Drive Installer.

Step 1: Verify Your Node

  1. Shut down your node and connect a display, a keyboard, and a mouse to it.

  2. Plug the Qumulo Core USB Drive Installer into an available USB port on the node and then press the power button.

Step 2: Boot from Qumulo Core Installer

  1. On the HPE Alletra boot screen, press F11.

  2. On the Boot Menu page, to perform a one-time boot, do one of the following:

    • If the Legacy BIOS One-Time Boot Menu option is available, click it.

    • If the Legacy BIOS One-Time Boot Menu option is unavailable, click Generic USB Boot and continue to run the Field Verification Tool (FVT).

  3. In the Question dialog box, click OK.

  4. In the Default Boot Override Options menu, select 2) One Time Boot to USB DriveKey.

Step 3: Run the Field Verification Tool (FVT)

After the node reboots, the Qumulo Installer runs automatically.

  1. Choose [1] Factory reset (DESTROYS ALL DATA).

  2. To perform a clean installation of Qumulo Core on your node, type DESTROY ALL DATA (case-sensitive).

  3. Review the verification results and consider the following before proceeding with the installation.

    • If the FVT Passed! message appears, select [1] Install Qumulo Core.

    • If FAIL messages appear, use one of the following resolutions.

  4. When the FVT passes all checks, select [1] Install Qumulo Core.

Fixable Issues During Installation

If the FVT finds fixable issues, it prompts you to auto-correct any detected issues. Issues that the FVT can auto-correct include:

  • BIOS Configuration
  • Drive firmware
  • NVMe sector size
  • NIC mode
  • NIC firmware
  • Boot order

  1. To attempt auto-correction, select [1] Run FVT Flash. This will try to fix issues then reboot.

    If the fixes are successful, the FVT reboots the node automatically.

  2. To re-attempt verification, boot using the Qumulo Core USB Drive Installer and continue the installation.

Non-Fixable Issues

If the FVT is unable to auto-correct any issues, the message Not fixable issues were detected. appears, providing reasons for failure.

For help with troubleshooting your node, contact the Qumulo Care Team.

Step 4: Create the Cluster

After installing Qumulo Core on all nodes:

  1. Note the IP address displayed on each node’s console after installation.

  2. Open a web browser and navigate to the IP address of any node.

  3. Follow the cluster creation wizard to:

    • Name your cluster
    • Configure the admin password
    • Add all nodes to the cluster
    • Configure network settings

Step 5: Configure Cluster Settings

After the cluster is created:

  1. Log in to the Qumulo Web UI.

  2. Configure the following settings as needed:

    • DNS servers
    • NTP servers
    • SMB and NFS exports
    • Active Directory integration
    • LDAP configuration

For detailed configuration instructions, see the Qumulo On-Premises Administrator Guide.

HPE Installation Documentation

For hardware installation and racking instructions, refer to the HPE documentation: