task_setup_cluster_with_fiber_channel_nodes.adoc

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Setting up a cluster with Fibre Channel nodes

You can set up a cluster with Fibre Channel nodes and manage it using Element software after you install and cable nodes in a rack unit and power them on. You can then install and configure additional components in your storage system.

Steps

1. Configure a Fibre Channel node

2. Create a new cluster with Fibre Channel nodes

3. Add Fibre Channel nodes to a cluster

4. Set up zones for Fibre Channel nodes

5. Create a volume access group for Fibre Channel clients

6. Determine which SolidFire components to install

7. Set up a management node

Find more information

• SolidFire and Element Software Documentation