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Now that you have completed the AWS infrastructure deployment, you need to access the command line of the cluster first node to check that the cluster formed correctly. This can be accomplished in different ways, including:
This guide uses the AWS EC2 serial console of the first node to set up the cluster. See the AWS documentation Connect to the EC2 Serial Console for more details. When you connect to the cluster first node, you can check the cluster setup using the following steps.
Note: Cluster nodes can take several minutes to start up for the first time. If you get an error when connecting to and authenticating with OneFS, wait a few more minutes and then try again.
# isi status
# isi status
Now, you have completed all steps to deploy an APEX File Storage for AWS cluster. It is highly recommended to refer to APEX File Storage for AWS Getting Started Guide in Dell Technologies Support website for more details about OneFS.
Note: It is recommended to configure OneFS SupportAssist after cluster created, refer to documentation SupportAssist for more details. To monitor cluster status and statistics easily, it is recommended to deploy PowerScale InsightIQ which is a free software for your cluster.