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Adding nodes to a cluster using Storage Manager

You can use Storage Manager to increase the size and capabilities of your storage system by adding nodes to an existing cluster. This feature is automatically enabled in Storage Manager when the effective cluster version is ONTAP 9.5 and later.

Before you begin

  • New compatible nodes must be cabled to the cluster.

    Only the ports that are in the default broadcast domain will be listed in the Network window.

  • All of the nodes in the cluster must be up and running.

  • All of the nodes must be of the same version.

Add the new compatible nodes to the cluster:
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Not logged in to Storage Manager

  1. Log in to Storage Manager.

    Note
    The new compatible nodes are automatically detected by Storage Manager at login. Storage Manager prompts you to add the new compatible nodes to the cluster.

  2. Click Add Nodes to Cluster.

  3. Modify the name of the nodes.

  4. Specify the node licenses.

  5. Click Submit and Proceed.

Logged in to Storage Manager
  1. Depending on the Storage Manager version that you are running, perform one of the following steps:
    • ONTAP 9.5 and 9.6: Click Configuration > Cluster > Expansion

    • ONTAP 9.7 and later: Refer to procedures in Joining nodes to the cluster using the CLI section.

    Storage Manager searches for newly added nodes. If any warnings are displayed, you must fix them before proceeding. If new compatible nodes are discovered, proceed to the next step.

  2. Modify the name of the nodes.
  3. Specify the node licenses.
  4. Click Submit and Proceed.