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Azure Portal Deployment and Operations Guide with Switchless Networking
About using this guide Revision history Deployment Introduction Solution introduction Solution Deployment
Solution Deployment
Solution deployment introduction
Deployment prerequisites
Change operating system to iDRAC pass-through IPs Install Windows Admin Center Install OpenManage Integration with Microsoft Windows Admin Center
Predeployment configuration
Configuring network switches Configuring iDRAC and BIOS Configure Intel E810 NICs
Cabling instructions
Two-node, back-to-back connected architecture Three-node, single-link full mesh switchless interconnect Three-node, dual-link full mesh switchless interconnect
Operating system deployment
Manual operating system deployment Factory-installed operating system deployment Configure host networking
Install roles and features
Configuration to prepare nodes
Change the hostname
Registry settings
Verifying and updating firmware and software compliance
Assess environment readiness
Configuring firewall settings
Deploy a cluster with Azure Stack HCI 23H2 operating system Update Azure Stack HCI clusters using SBE package GPU Integration Registering a Partner Admin Link (PAL) for Azure related solutions Dell OpenManage Integration with Windows Admin Center Updates and maintenance Secure connect gateway References

Solution deployment introduction

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Solution deployment introduction

  • Microsoft HCI Solutions from Dell Technologies can be deployed in the following ways:

    • Manual operating system deployment—Begin by manually installing the operating system on AX nodes.
    • Factory-installed operating system deployment—Begin with AX nodes that have factory-installed Azure Stack HCI operating system.

    Each deployment method has its own prerequisites, including configuring network switches, as described in this guide.

    Note: Instructions in this deployment guide are applicable to the Azure Stack HCI operating system, version 23H2.

    Dell Technologies recommends that you update the host operating system with the latest cumulative updates from Microsoft before starting the cluster creation and configuration tasks.



    Note: Each task in this deployment guide requires running one or more PowerShell commands. Dell Technologies recommends using these commands to complete the deployment tasks.