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NetApp HCI Series User Manual

NetApp HCI Series
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NetApp HCI compute and storage nodes
Installation and Setup Instructions
Prepare for installation | Stage 1
Access online
You provide
In the box
Configure
the node
4
Perform
post-deployment
tasks
5
Prepare
for installation
Install
hardware
Cable
the node
1 2 3
Power cables
(Two per chassis)
Rack space (order dependent)
H410C and H410S: 2U per chassis
H610C: 2U per chassis
H610S: 1U per chassis
H615C: 1U per chassis
Monitor with a
VGA connection
and keyboard with
a standard USB
connection
SFP28/SFP+
direct-attach cables
or transceivers
Any operating
system (OS) client
with a browser
H610C compute node (order dependent)
H610S storage node (order dependent)
H615C compute node (order dependent)
• End User License Agreement
• Hardware Universe (HWU)
• NetApp HCI Documentation Center
• NetApp HCI Resources page
• NetApp SolidFire Resources page
• SolidFire and Element 11.3 Documentation Center
Slide rail kit
NetApp HCI chassis (only for H410S and H410C)
HCI
UID
UID
UID
UID
NODE D
NODE D
NODE C
NODE C
NODE A
NODE A
NODE B
NODE B
A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 B0 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 C0 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
USB stick (optional)
H410C and H410S: Optional,
for out-of-band management
H610C: Optional, recommended
H615C and H610S: Required for out-of-band
management and cluster management
CAT5e or higher cable
with RJ45 connector
H410C compute node
(order dependent)
H410S storage node
(order dependent)
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NetApp HCI Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
ProcessorIntel Xeon Scalable Processors
MemoryUp to 1.5TB per compute node
Product FamilyHCI Series
CategoryHyperconverged Infrastructure
Local Storage (Compute)SSD
Storage TypeSSD
Networking10GbE, 25GbE, 40GbE
ManagementNetApp Element software
Hypervisor SupportVMware vSphere
Compute NodesAvailable in various configurations
Storage NodesAvailable in various configurations
Form FactorRack-mounted

Summary

Prepare for Installation

In the Box Contents

Lists the hardware components included in the NetApp HCI system package.

User-Provided Items

Details the items the user must provide for the installation process.

Online Access and Resources

Provides links to important online documentation and resources for setup.

Install Hardware

Install Rack Rails

Instructions for installing rack rails according to safety and airflow guidelines.

Install Chassis

Guidance on installing the NetApp HCI chassis into the prepared rack.

Install Nodes in Chassis

Procedure for installing compute and storage nodes into the chassis.

Install Storage Node Drives

Steps for installing drives into the storage node chassis.

Cable the Node

Cable Compute Nodes

Detailed instructions for cabling compute nodes, including H410C, H610C, and H615C.

Cable Storage Nodes

Instructions for cabling storage nodes, including H410S and H610S, for network connectivity.

Connect Power Cords

Procedure for connecting power cords to chassis and plugging them into power outlets.

Power On HCI Nodes

Steps to power on all installed NetApp HCI nodes after cabling.

Configure NetApp HCI

Set Up New Installation

Guide for configuring a new NetApp HCI installation via the NetApp Deployment Engine.

Expand Existing Installation

Steps to add nodes to an existing NetApp HCI installation using Hybrid Cloud Control.

Perform Post-Deployment Tasks

H610C Compute Node Tasks

Install GPU drivers in ESXi for H610C nodes and validate functionality.

H615C Compute Node Tasks

Install GPU drivers if applicable, and configure out-of-band management (BMC).

H610S Storage Node Tasks

Configure out-of-band management (BMC) for the H610S storage node.

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