You can deploy a services appliance as a primary Admin Node, a non-primary Admin Node, or a Gateway Node.
Deploying a services appliance as a primary Admin Node
When you deploy a services appliance as a primary Admin Node, you use the StorageGRID Appliance Installer included on the appliance to install the StorageGRID software, or you upload the software version you want to install. You must install and configure the primary Admin Node before you install any other appliance node types. A primary Admin Node can connect to the Grid Network, the Admin Network, and the Client Network.
Monitoring StorageGRID appliance installation
The StorageGRID Appliance Installer provides status until installation is complete. When the software installation is complete, the appliance is rebooted.