X-Series Hyperconverged Nodes Powered by Acuity
Setup & User Guide, v1.0
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DOC-246-GDE-Pivot3 Acuity 2.3 Setup & User Guide-v1.0.docx
Section 1 Install Acuity-Based Pivot3 Nodes
This section describes how to:
• Connect Pivot3 X-Series Nodes and Ethernet switches to create an iSCSI SAN
• Connect Pivot3 X-Series Nodes to the management network Ethernet switch
Required items for this section:
• Pivot3 X5 Nodes and latest Pivot3 Bare-Metal Installation
• An industry standard 19” data center rack
• Two 10 Gigabit Ethernet switches for the Storage Area Networks
• An Ethernet switch for the management network, or if connecting to an existing management network, an
open switch port on the management network Ethernet switch for each node
NOTE: Pivot3 X-Series Nodes have two Network Interface Card (NIC) ports dedicated for iSCSI SAN connectivity.
Each SAN NIC port must be on a different subnet (no routers).
NOTE: 10GbE is required for SAN switch connections.
NOTE: Pivot3’s system architecture calls for using two physically separate switches
for the SAN Networks, each
dedicated to a different subnet. This protects the Acuity vPG from a single switch failure and provides the
performance as stated in any Pivot3 testing results. Not following this guideline may result in less-than-
optimal system operation in regard to performance and system fault tolerance.
Install Pivot3 Nodes
1. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to install hardware in a standard 19” server rack.
CRITICAL: Use two separate power circuits.
Each node has two power supplies, and each power supply for each
node should be connected to a different power circuit.
2. Follow the switch vendor’s instructions to install the Ethernet switches in the rack.
3. Connect the nodes to the Ethernet switches:
a. Connect the NIC ports labeled “SAN Network 0” of all nodes to the Ethernet switch for SAN Network 0.
b. Connect the NIC ports labeled “SAN Network 1” of all nodes to the Ethernet switch for SAN Network 1.
c. Connect the NIC ports labeled “Management Network” of all nodes to the Ethernet switch for the
Management Network. The Management Network is used to manage Acuity OS on all nodes and ESXi if
applicable.
d. Application Network ports are for use with the local application network if applicable. Connect as needed.
e. Connect the interlink NIC ports on each Accelerated node to each other (direct NIC to NIC, not connected
through a switch).
NOTE:
For simplicity, this guide refers to “SAN Network 0” and “SAN Network 1” throughout. Local network naming
conventions may vary.
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