F900 nodes
Topics:
• About F900 nodes
• Drive types
• Unpack and verify components
About F900 nodes
F900 all-flash nodes support inline software data compression (3:1 depending on the workload and the dataset), and data
deduplication with OneFS 9.2.0.0. F900 nodes are 2U 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 F900 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), and
NVMe SEDs (self-encrypting drives) on F900 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.
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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