Installation and setup workflow for data compute nodes for AI Data Engine
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To install and configure your data compute nodes (DCN), you review the hardware requirements, prepare your site, install and cable the hardware components, power on the system, and set up your ONTAP cluster.
Ensure that you have an existing AFX 1K storage system installed, and then review the hardware requirements for installing the data compute nodes for AIDE. For information on installing the AFX 1K storage system, refer to AFX 1K storage system installation documentation.
To prepare to install your data compute nodes, you need to get the site ready, check the environmental and electrical requirements, and ensure there's enough cabinet space. Then, unpack the equipment, compare its contents to the packing slip, and register the hardware to access support benefits. A minimum of three data compute nodes are required to deploy the AI Data Engine.
Install the rail kits for your data compute nodes. Secure your data compute nodes within the cabinet. Finally, attach cable management devices to the rear of the system for organized cable routing.
To cable the hardware, first connect the data compute nodes to your data network, then connect the data compute nodes to the cluster switches.
After you install the rack hardware and cable your data compute nodes, you should power on your DCNs and your controller nodes for the AFX storage system if not already powered on.