how to start the configuration of sangfor hci aserver x5-2205

anchorland Lv1Posted Dec-17-2025 15:17

how to start the hci configuration of the new server

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Newbie183591 Lv1Posted Dec-22-2025 14:50
  
HCI configuration starts with hardware validation, base OS installation, network & storage preparation, cluster creation, health validation, and backup integration.
Muhammad Abid Lv1Posted Dec-23-2025 12:42
  
HCI (Hyper-Converged Infrastructure) configuration of a new server, follow these steps:

1. Hardware & Prerequisites Check

Verify server compatibility with the HCI solution (CPU, RAM, disks, NICs).

Ensure RAID/HBA mode is correctly configured as per vendor recommendation.

Confirm BIOS, firmware, and NIC firmware are updated.

2. Network Preparation

Assign management, storage, and VM network VLANs.

Ensure IP addresses, gateway, DNS, and NTP details are ready.

Verify switch configuration (VLANs, MTU, LACP if required).

3. Install HCI OS / Hypervisor

Install the HCI operating system or hypervisor (e.g., Sangfor HCI, VMware ESXi, Hyper-V).

Configure basic management IP during installation.

4. Access Management Console

Log in to the HCI management interface (web console).

Register or activate the HCI license if required.

5. Create or Join HCI Cluster

Create a new cluster or join the server to an existing cluster.

Add storage disks and configure storage pools.

Verify cluster health and node status.

6. Configure Core Services

Set up storage policies, HA, and replication (if required).

Configure VM networks and security policies.

7. Validation & Testing

Check system health, performance, and alerts.

Deploy a test VM to confirm compute, storage, and network functionality.

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