F200 and F600 nodes
Topics:
• About F200 and F600 nodes
• Drive types
• Unpack and verify components
About F200 and F600 nodes
F200 and F600 all-flash nodes support inline software data compression (3:1 depending on the workload and the dataset), and data
deduplication with OneFS 9.0.0.0. The F200 and F600 nodes are 1U models that require a minimum cluster size of three nodes. Clusters
can be expanded to a maximum of 252 nodes in single node increments. The F600 node uses direct-attached NVMe (Non-Volatile
Memory Express) SSDs for fast data access, with integrated parallelism.
Drive types
This installation guide applies to nodes that contain any of the following drive types: Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) on F600 nodes
only, self-encrypting drives (SEDs), and SAS SSDs (F200 nodes).
CAUTION:
Only install the drives that were shipped with the node. Do not mix drives of different capacities in the node.
If you remove drive carriers from the chassis during installation, ensure to label the carriers clearly. Replace the drive
carriers in the same bay from which they were removed. If drive carriers are mixed between nodes, even before
configuration, the system is inoperable.
A node containing SEDs might take up to two hours longer to join the cluster than a node with standard drives. Do not power off the node
during the join process.
Unpack and verify components
Before you install any equipment, inspect it to ensure that no damage occurred during transit.
Remove all components from the shipping package, and inspect the components for any sign of damage. Do not use a damaged
component.
NOTE:
To avoid personal injury or damage to the hardware, always use multiple people to lift and move heavy
equipment.
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