Expanding Hyperflex with a Compute Node is So easy !

When you have a Cisco Hyperflex cluster and you have enough storage, but you need more CPU or memory, it’s possible to expand the cluster with a compute node only. In this instruction video I will show you the steps. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoSeL_TsEZA[/embedyt] Summary : Assign the Compute-Only service profile to a server. Install the ESXi … Read more

VMWare Error : System logs are stored on non-persistent storage

After installing ESXi on a SD-Card I received the error message : What is the solution for this issue ? First I got to see how the local datastore is called. This I am going to use to write the logging to. Goto Settings of the server. Click on advanced settings.   In Syslog.global.logDir you … Read more

Hyperflex Sizer For All Flash and Edge

Last year Hyperflex just got one configuration. Right now there are multiple different Hyperflex clusters, with their own limitations. I just updated my Hyperflex Sizing Tool on calculating # Capacity Nodes. Click the link for the Tool ! What’s new ? You can choose between a Replication Factor of 2 or 3. Hyperflex Still the same … Read more

Best 5 features of Hyperflex 2.1(1b) software

Cisco Hyperflex is getting more and more new features. Right now you can download the HX Data Platform 2.1(1b) software on the cisco.com/go/software site. What are the best features of the software ? Self Encryption Drives One way of protecting your data is to use SED or Self Encryption Drives. Hyperflex support those SED drives … Read more