Adding the Software

Add the storage software bundle for the cluster.

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scsctl repo component add -f swarm-scs-storage-<version>.tgz

Prompting for Settings

Certain component settings ship without defaults, as these settings are unique to the environment in which Swarm runs. The CLI prompts for the component values while adding the software. If any of these settings are skipped, the CLI prompts again during the finalization of Swarm configuration settings.

disk.encryptNewVolumes

This setting enables encryption at rest. It is recommended to avoid encryption at rest unless specified by DataCore Support team. Contact DataCore Support team for configuration assistance after SCS installation and configuration if use of encryption at rest is desired. Choose Later at the group and/or instance level to skip this step.

disk.volumes

This setting governs which volumes on the chassis Swarm storage will use. Enter all when prompted for the disk.volumes setting’s default value unless instructed by DataCore.

cip.multicastEnabled

Available since: Swarm 15.0

This setting controls the use of multicast for Swarm Storage node intercommunication. Prior to Swarm v15.0, multicast was required. For clusters already using multicast, it is advised to continue using it as changing the setting value requires a full, non-rolling cluster reboot. New installations may require a special network configuration to support multicast. Therefore, do not use multicast for new installations. If not sure about enabling multicast, please contact DataCore Support.

Prompting for the Cluster/Group Name

Once the software is added, provide a group name when prompted to define a cluster for Swarm Storage nodes.

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