Configure Node Pair

Initial node pair configuration

If the node pair for the File Persona has not been previously configured, select Configured in the State box to display the settings and options for the node pair, and then enter IP addresses for the nodes.

To add more node pairs, click Add and follow the instructions on the dialog that opens.

To specify a common provisioning group for the File Persona (optional), click Select and follow the instructions on the dialog that opens.

The File Persona system volume provisioning is set to thinly provisioned by default. If desired, you can select fully provisioned. Learn more: Provisioning type.

Node pair configuration changes

If the node pair for the File Persona has been previously configured, the Manage Ports option is displayed.

To replace a NIC pair, select Replace NICs and then select Replace. Follow the instructions on the dialog that opens.

To add or remove individual ports for the NIC pair, select Individual ports and then select Add or Remove. Follow the instructions on the dialog that opens.

You can also change the node IP addresses.

When you have completed your choices, click OK to accept the choices and close the dialog.