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Problem in Deployment Nutanix in 3 Node fujitsu servers

  • October 8, 2022
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I try to deploy Nutanix in 3 nodes (Fujitsu) using Foundation VM , 

Every node have 4 NIC , 2 NIC to every switch , (Nexus 3548-x), IPMI connected to other CISCO switch 

We will install ESXi as hypervisor , 

The deployment fail , when i follow up in node console , it fail after creation bond and try to connect to foundation VM 

My question are :

it should be connection between AOS to foundation VM IP ?

what is best practices for configuration in two nexus switches and cisco switch , for example , all 10g in nexus switch are trunk ports , native vlan is cvm vlan … what i need more to do ?

 

Best answer by Moustafa Hindawi

We usually do the Foundation on flat switch , one port (shared port) , or one 10g and ipmi port from each node on the same flat 10 g switch plus your laptop, ipv6 must be enabled on the switch, after the foundation be finished, connect your nodes to production switches and start network configuration.

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    Moustafa Hindawi
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    We usually do the Foundation on flat switch , one port (shared port) , or one 10g and ipmi port from each node on the same flat 10 g switch plus your laptop, ipv6 must be enabled on the switch, after the foundation be finished, connect your nodes to production switches and start network configuration.

    Moustafa Hindawi | Blogger | Nutanix Technology Champion | NCSE | NCM-MCI | VMCE | 2xVCAP-DTM & DCV | 2xVCP-NV & CMA | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moustafaadelmoustafa/ | My Blog: https://cloudwhales.co.uk/author/mhindawi/
    Kcmount
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    • Kcmount
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    • October 9, 2022

    Hello,

     

    Foundation port requirements are here https://portal.nutanix.com/page/documents/details?targetId=Port-Reference:Foundation_port_auto_r.html

     

    Have a read of the field installation guide here https://portal.nutanix.com/page/documents/details?targetId=Field-Installation-Guide-v5_3:Field-Installation-Guide-v5_3

     

    Network BP here https://portal.nutanix.com/page/documents/solutions/details?targetId=BP-2050-Physical-Networking:BP-2050-Physical-Networking

     

    As Moustafa said it is often easier to foundation on a simple flat network before moving to production, though I tend to have to build in production and when using lacp etc I rely on fallback on the switch side to have it both ways.

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Moustafa Hindawi
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    • qamarabbas
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    • October 12, 2022

    Normally During the foundation i used Flat Unmanaged switch and never get failed. after the foundation i connect with production network.

    some of the key tips. 

    • Confirm if the servers has shared network port (IPMI, Network), if yes then use this port only. if no then connect two cables 1 for IPMI and 1 for network 
    • Keep Your Laptop IP in the same range if you are using Windows Foundation app. if you are using Foundation VM then keep laptop & Foundation VM ip in same range.
    • Disable Windows Firewall or antivirus with Network protection / filtering disable it during the foundation as foundation media will not be mounted on the hosts. 
    Qamar
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    • yhady
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    • October 17, 2022

    Dear All , Thanks for replay and sorry for delay , 

    every server have only 1G port as IPMI the other ports are 10G as network 

    When i try to make this port as shared LAN , i lost the connection , then i return it back to be IPMI

    in my case , i need to use the production switch to complete the installation ? 

    Moustafa Hindawi
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    Put the IPMI and 10G port from each node on the flat switch instead of shared port

    Moustafa Hindawi | Blogger | Nutanix Technology Champion | NCSE | NCM-MCI | VMCE | 2xVCAP-DTM & DCV | 2xVCP-NV & CMA | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moustafaadelmoustafa/ | My Blog: https://cloudwhales.co.uk/author/mhindawi/
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    • qamarabbas
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    • October 17, 2022

    Dear All , Thanks for replay and sorry for delay , 

    every server have only 1G port as IPMI the other ports are 10G as network 

    When i try to make this port as shared LAN , i lost the connection , then i return it back to be IPMI

    in my case , i need to use the production switch to complete the installation ? 

    You have to connect 1 port from IPMI and 1 Port Network from each node. I would suggest to use flat switch to avoid any failures. 

    Qamar
    Kcmount
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    • October 22, 2022

    I've been deploying some Fujitsu XF8055 nodes this week too. 

     

    Definitely recommend separating use of the irmc/ipmi and dedicated ports to avoid the blip on boot when you lose it.

    In the simplest configuration I'd suggest you to have the ipmi and a 10g port into the same switch as your foundation setup to get past this point.

     

    Good luck.

     

     

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