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Setting up the cluster manually

You can use Storage Manager to manually setup the cluster by creating a cluster, setting up the node management and cluster management networks, and setting up the AutoSupport messages and event notifications.

  • Creating a cluster
    You can use ThinkSystem Storage Manager for DM Series to create and set up a cluster in your data center.
  • Setting up a network
    By setting up a network, you can manage your cluster, nodes, and Service Processors. You can also set up DNS and NTP details by using the network window.
  • Setting up a support page
  • Reviewing storage recommendations
    Using the Storage window, you can review the storage recommendations that are provided for creating aggregates.
  • Creating an SVM
    You can use the Storage Virtual Machine ( SVM ) window to create fully configured SVMs . The SVMs serve data after storage objects are created on these SVMs .