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Setting up a cluster by using ThinkSystem Storage Manager for DM Series

You can use ThinkSystem Storage Manager for DM Series to set up the cluster automatically by using a template file, or manually by entering values in a guided setup.

Before you begin

  • You must have configured the node management IP addresses for at least one node.

  • Nodes must be in the default mode of HA.

  • Nodes must be running ONTAP 9.4 or later.

  • Nodes must be of the same version.

  • All of the nodes must be healthy, and cabling for the nodes must be set up.

  • The cabling and connectivity must be in place for your cluster configuration.

  • You must have sufficient cluster management, node management, Service Processor IP addresses, and gateway and netmask details.

  • If the cluster interface is present on a port, then that port must be present in the cluster IPSpace.

About this task

Setting up a cluster manually includes creating a cluster, setting up node management and cluster management networks, setting up AutoSupport messages and event notifications, and creating SVMs per storage recommendations.

  • Setting up a cluster by using the template file
    You can use the template file that is provided in Storage Manager to set up a cluster by creating a cluster, setting up the node management and cluster management networks, and then setting up the AutoSupport messages and event notifications. You can download the template file in .xlsx format or .csv format.
  • 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.