HCI Software
The compute nodes run hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) software: virtual machines, storage shared across the nodes, and failover if a node goes down.
Platforms
| Platform | Status | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| StorMagic SvHCI | HiveRadar is authorized to pre-install it at the factory | StorMagic SvHCI |
| NodeWeaver | HiveRadar is authorized to pre-install it at the factory | NodeWeaver, NodeWeaver docs |
| Proxmox VE, Scale Computing HC3, Harvester | Validated to run on P-EDC hardware, but not supported by HiveRadar | Your partner or the vendor |
What HiveRadar sets up when it pre-installs
- The HCI installed, clustered and licensed on all nodes
- Switch: the ports carrying node data set to a tagged VLAN (802.1Q) trunk. The gateway port is not trunked. Everything else stays at the factory setting
- StorMagic: the witness enabled on the HiveSight SBC
- Access & Configuration Sheet: an extra page with the cluster address, login, node hostnames, IPs and serials, and the licence
If you install an HCI yourself, set up the switch trunking for it. Without a pre-installed HCI, the switch is one flat network with no VLANs.
Node networking
- NUC PRO
- HR-01-2
Each of the 3 nodes has two 2.5GbE ports, both connected to the switch (ports 1-6).
Each of the 2 nodes has:
- One 10G SFP+ port linked straight to the other node with a DAC cable (not through the switch)
- One 10G SFP+ port to the switch (ports 9-10), the primary link
- One 2.5GbE port to the switch (ports 1-2), the backup link
- One 2.5GbE port, unused
Full port maps: Ports and Addresses.
Log in
Your HCI address and login are on the HCI page of your Access & Configuration Sheet. If you can't find a node's address, check the DHCP lease list of your gateway or site network, or connect a monitor and keyboard to the node and read it from the console.
Change the initial password at first login.
Monitor it in HiveSight
HiveSight can be set up to monitor the cluster. It is not automatic: add the connection in the setup wizard and check it shows as connected. See HiveSight Setup.
Support
HCI software issues go to your partner, who involves the vendor when needed. Hardware issues go to your partner or HiveRadar. See Support and Warranty.