Managing Azure Stack HCI cluster nodes with Lenovo XClarity Administrator

After entering into the Solution updates page in Windows Admin Center, a message indicating that one or more servers are currently not managed by a management server might be displayed. This section describes how to manage Azure Stack HCI cluster nodes with Lenovo XClarity Administrator when creating an Azure Stack HCI cluster.

Procedure

1. Log in to the Solution updates page. Refer to Logging in to the Install hardware updates page.
2. Select Lenovo XClarity Administrator.
3. Users can do one or more of the following:
   • To connect to a current registered Lenovo XClarity Administrator:

     1. Select Connect to a registered XClarity Administrator management server.

     2. Select the IP address of a registered Lenovo XClarity Administrator from the drop-down list.

     3. Click Connect.

        The Connect to Lenovo XClarity Administrator pane will be displayed on the right.

     4. Input the user name and password. Ensure that the user provided meets the user privilege and role requirements and has enough permissions to perform desired operations.

     5. Click Submit.

     Note

     If one or more Lenovo XClarity Administrators are connected, users can select one Lenovo XClarity Administrator to manage the server.
   • To manage the nodes with a connected Lenovo XClarity Administrator:

     1. Select Add nodes to a connected XClarity Administrator management server.

     2. Select the IP address of a connected Lenovo XClarity Administrator from the drop-down list.

     3. Click Add to.

        The Manage Lenovo Rack or Tower Servers pane will be displayed on the right.

     4. Input a BMC IP address, click the add icon , and input another BMC IP address. Repeat this step until all rack or tower servers are added. Then input the user name and password.

        Note

        It is recommended to manage all the cluster nodes with the same Lenovo XClarity Administrator.

     5. Click Manage.

   • To connect to a new Lenovo XClarity Administrator:

     1. Select Connect to a new XClarity Administrator management server.

     2. Click Add.

        The Connect to Lenovo XClarity Administrator pane will be displayed on the right.

     3. Input the IP address, user name, and password. Ensure that the user provided meets the user privilege and role requirements and has enough permissions to perform desired operations.

     4. Click Submit.

   • To disconnect a connected Lenovo XClarity Administrator:

     1. Select Disconnect a connected XClarity Administrator management server.

     2. Select the IP address of a registered Lenovo XClarity Administrator from the drop-down list.

     3. Click Disconnect.

        A warning window will be displayed for users to confirm your operation.

     4. Click Yes.