NOTE: The DX Storage Node is preconfigured to network boot from the DX Cluster Services Node. The
network ports must be connected to the private network before the system is turned on.
Installing The System In A Rack
If the DX system includes a rail kit, locate the
instructions to install the rails in the rack unit and to install the DX system in the rack.
Cabling The Appliance
Getting Started Guide that shipped with your system and follow the instructions to attach the power and
Locate the
network cables to the DX system. Connect the network ports to the cluster's private network on the same IP subnet as
the other storage nodes. The DX Storage Node is preconfigured to network boot from the DX Cluster Services Node and
the NIC ports are preconfigured in balanced-alb modes.
Turning On The DX Storage Node
After cabling the storage node, turn it on, and verify that the network boot is successful.
NOTE: If the network boot is not successful, verify that the cables are correctly connected to the private network.
Enabling Capacity In DX Cluster Services Console
The DX Storage Cluster capacity is licensed. To expand the cluster capacity, you must purchase a capacity license. On
purchasing a capacity license, you receive a capacity license card that contains an activation code. Enter the activation
code in the DX Cluster Services console to enable the additional cluster capacity.
NOTE: The capacity is only applicable to the cluster in which it is entered.
To activate additional cluster capacity, follow the instructions in the
Configuration Guide .
Adding Network Adapter To DX Storage Nodes
You can add additional network adapters to the DX Storage Nodes to expand the network bandwidth to the storage
nodes.
To add additional network adapters:
1.
Turn off the DX Storage Node.
2.
To add a network adapter, follow the steps in the DX Storage Node's
3.
Connect the Ethernet ports to the private network.
See the figure in
Adding Network Adapters to DX Cluster Services
4.
Turn on the DX Storage Node.
The DX Storage Node is automatically configured with all network ports bonded.
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Rack Installation Instructions supplied with the rail kit. Follow the
Cluster Services Node Installation and
Nodes.
Owner's Manual at dell.com/support/manuals.
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