Creating a cluster

You can use ThinkSystem Storage Manager to create and set up a cluster in your data center.

1. Open the web browser, and then enter the node management IP address that you have configured: https://node-management-IP

   • If you have set up the credentials for the cluster, the Login page is displayed.

     You must enter the credentials to log in.

   • If you have not set up the credentials for the cluster, the Guided Setup window is displayed.

     Click the Guided Setup icon to set up a cluster.

2. In the Cluster page, enter a name for the cluster.

   Note

   If all the nodes are not discovered, click Refresh.
   The nodes in that cluster network are displayed in the Nodes field.
3. Optional: If desired, update the node names in the Nodes field.
4. Enter the password for the cluster.
5. Add cluster IP, Subnet Mask, and Gateway.
6. Add an additional Node IP address.
7. Click the blank box next to AutoSupport enable or NTP if you want to enable the service.
8. Click Submit.