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Element Software

Setup overview

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At this point, you should have installed the hardware. The hardware also includes Element software.

Next, you'll need to set up the storage system for your environment. You can set up a cluster with storage nodes or Fibre Channel nodes and manage it using Element software after you install and cable nodes in a rack unit and power them on.

Setup workflow diagram
Steps to set up storage

  1. Select one of the following:

  2. Determine which SolidFire components to install

  3. Set up a management node and enable Active IQ telemetry

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