After installing and configuring the storage appliance, you can deploy it as a Storage Node in a StorageGRID system. When you deploy an appliance as a Storage Node, you use the StorageGRID Appliance Installer included on the appliance.
About this task
Each storage appliance functions as a single Storage Node. Any appliance can connect to the Grid Network, the Admin Network, and the Client Network
To deploy an appliance Storage Node in a
StorageGRID system, you access the
StorageGRID Appliance Installer and perform the following steps:
- You specify or confirm the IP address of the primary Admin Node and the name of the Storage Node.
- You start the deployment and wait as volumes are configured and the software is installed.
- When the installation pauses partway through the appliance installation tasks, you resume the installation by signing into the Grid Manager, approving all grid nodes, and completing the StorageGRID installation and deployment processes.
Note: If you need to deploy multiple appliance Storage Nodes at one time, you can automate the installation process by using the configure-sga.py Appliance Installation script. This script applies only to Storage Nodes.
Note: If you are performing an expansion or recovery operation, follow the appropriate instructions:
- To add an appliance Storage Node to an existing StorageGRID system, see the instructions for expanding a StorageGRID system.
- To deploy an appliance Storage Node as part of a recovery operation, see instructions for recovery and maintenance.