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Pluribus UNUM
Management Platform
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High Capacity Appliance
Getting Started Guide
Version 6.0.0
August 2020
UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 1 of 40

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  • Page 1 Pluribus UNUM Management Platform ™ High Capacity Appliance Getting Started Guide Version 6.0.0 August 2020 UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 1 of 40...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Submitting a Service Request ....................... 28 Appendix A ..........................29 Appendix B ..........................33 About Pluribus Networks ......................40 UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 2 of 40...

  • Page 3: Legal Notice

    Pluribus Networks assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies in this document. Pluribus Networks reserves the right to change, modify, transfer, or otherwise revise this publication without notice. UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 3 of 40...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Capable to collect up to 10,000 connection records/seconds The Pluribus UNUM High-Capacity Appliance with Insight Analytics is suitable for medium to large deployments. UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 4 of 40...

  • Page 5: Specifications

    Refer to Insight Analytics data sheet for release specifi c · information UNUM High Capacity Appliance Specifi cations UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 5 of 40...

  • Page 6: Physical Installation

    Please refer to “Server Installation” section in the Users Manual (MNL-1662). Follow the “Manuals” link at the following location: https://www.supermicro.com/products/system/2U/2028/SYS-2028TP-HTTR.cfm Please review and follow all Warnings! outlined in the above documentation. UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 6 of 40...

  • Page 7: Hardware Overview

    Recommended Procedure: Under normal operation, power down the server node and data redistribute across the nodes, and then the SATA drives can be safely removed without data loss. UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 7 of 40...
  • Page 8 Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage monitors, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU overheat sensors, server node manager software and BIOS rescue. Server Nodes UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 8 of 40...
  • Page 9 An illuminated green light indicates that the power supply is operating. Cooling System The chassis contains four system fans, which are powered from the back-plane. UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 9 of 40...
  • Page 10 To setup your rack, follow the step-by-step instructions included in the SMCI manual. Server Chassis Features UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 10 of 40...

  • Page 11: System Interface

    Once the blue light is activated, the unit can be easily located in very large racks and server banks. UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 11 of 40...
  • Page 12 A connection to the back-plane enables this LED to blink on and off when that drive is being accessed · Red: The red LED to indicate a hard drive failure. UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 12 of 40...

  • Page 13: Network Connections

    172.16.250.150 - 172.16.250.162 4. Plug in redundant power connections with the provided cables ONLY and power up. Network Connections UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 13 of 40...
  • Page 14 NOTE: It is required that all Server nodes have the same root password. To change the root password of your Server nodes, you can do the following: UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 14 of 40...
  • Page 15 Log onto each Server node as root using the ESXi web client (or vSphere client if you have access): VMware Welcome Screen UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 15 of 40...
  • Page 16 Network Connections (cont'd) Select “Change Password” VMware Change Password Dashboard Enter New Password: VMware Change Password UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 16 of 40...
  • Page 17 10. The Primary Server Node A, runs the Pluribus UNUM Web Interface. You can fi nd the IP of your Pluribus UNUM Primary VM via the ESXi web client (or vSphere client if you have access), log in with the your newly set root password: Pluribus UNUM Primary VM In the above example, you will see the IP from your DHCP server, in this case it is “10.x.x.x”, but the actual...
  • Page 18 The software upgrade procedure is the same for both the Standalone VM/Appliance and the High Capacity Appliance. If supported between two compatible versions, upgrade software can also be obtained from: http://www.pluribusnetworks.com/get-started/unum UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 18 of 40...

  • Page 19: Ha Considerations - Cluster

    Pluribus UNUM will stop. The Primary Server node A must be replaced as soon as possible for normal operation to resume. UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 19 of 40...

  • Page 20: Replace A Failed Cluster Server

    “changeme” “unum_provision.sh” The UNUM Cluster setup script is named and is located in the default folder “/home/vcf/srv/vcf/bin/tools/cluster”. UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 20 of 40...
  • Page 21 5. Select Option 2 - Replace Server - from Node Management. UNUM Cluster Menu - Node Management - Replace Server UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 21 of 40...
  • Page 22 UNUM Cluster Menu - OVA Template Path - VM Port Group Name 8. Provisioning of the replacement Server begins. UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 22 of 40...
  • Page 23 9. Press any key to continue and you return to the confi guration menu. Press 0 (zero) to exit. UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 23 of 40...
  • Page 24 UNUM as shown in the images below. This should normally occur with 20 - 25 minutes. UNUM Cluster Menu - Replacement Server Offl ine / Online UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 24 of 40...
  • Page 25 Replace a Failed Cluster Server (cont'd) Data Server Nodes in the UNUM System Health dashboard. (cont'd) UNUM Cluster Menu - Replacement Server Online UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 25 of 40...
  • Page 26 Select the desired backup fi le from the list of Available Backups and follow the on-screen instructions. Note: UNUM will be restarted during the process. Option 2 - Advanced Settings Restore Confi guration UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 26 of 40...
  • Page 27 Data Server Node and the IP address matches the previous IP Address the auto provisioning begins and the Cluster will eventually form. UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 27 of 40...

  • Page 28: Submitting A Service Request

    Please contract your local partner to better understand the available service programs and pricing. If you purchased a Pluribus FreedomCare maintenance agreement, you can contact Pluribus Networks directly for support requirements. UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 28 of 40...
  • Page 29 Select IP Configuration and press Enter to assign an IP address: EXSI IP Confi guration Select “Set static IP address and network confi guration” and press Enter. UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 29 of 40...
  • Page 30 Enter to change DNS suffi xes. In Custom DNS Suffixes, modify the suffixes as required, press Enter: EXSI Custom DNS Suffi xes UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 30 of 40...
  • Page 31 The ESXi host will try to ping the DNS servers and the default gateway and resolve the confi gured host name: UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 31 of 40...
  • Page 32 Press Enter to proceed with the testing, and the test will show the status as OK or Failed. If you notice any failure, make sure that you have confi gured the correct settings. UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 32 of 40...
  • Page 33 Appendix B Static IP Assignment Pluribus UNUM Management (eth0) Interface. 1. Login - If desired to set a static IP for Pluribus UNUM, log into the VM via the console with the vcf/changeme credentials UNUM Console Login Screen ./UNUM_setup.sh: 2. Run Run UNUM_setup.sh Script...
  • Page 34 Note: Before you can confi gure or edit UNUM IP Addresses, you must fi rst stop UNUM using Option 4. UNUM Options Menu UNUM Confi gure UNUM IP Menu UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 34 of 40...
  • Page 35 <Optional> used to connect a Seed Switch or Fabric via an inband connection. UNUM Ethernet Adapters Usage Table UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 35 of 40...
  • Page 36 Enter the desired IP address range and mask. (Shown below as example only.) Enter the sudo password. UNUM updates the docker0 IP address, stopping and restarting services. UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 36 of 40...
  • Page 37 UNUM - New Docker0 IP Address Note: The docker0 IP address has to be a specifi c host IP address and mask. UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 37 of 40...
  • Page 38 Enter the desired IP address range and mask. (Shown below as example only.) Enter the sudo password. UNUM updates the vcfnet IP address, stopping and restarting services. UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 38 of 40...
  • Page 39 If no further confi guration changes are required, use Option 3 to restart UNUM otherwise proceed to the next step. UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 39 of 40...

  • Page 40: About Pluribus Networks

    Indiqube Brigade Square, 4th Floor Santa Clara, CA 95054 21, Cambridge Road Bangalore 560008 1-855-438-8638 / +1-650-289-4717 Document Version - August 2020 UNUM High Capacity Appliance - Getting Started Guide - Copyright © 2020 by Pluribus Networks. All Rights Reserved. Page 40 of 40...

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