stcli node add Command
Adds the specified nodes to the storage cluster.
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stcli node add [-h] --node-ips NODEIPS [NODEIPS . . .] [--esx-username ESXUSERNAME] [--dryrun]
stcli node add [-h] --node-ips NODEIPS [NODEIPS . . .]:<Site Name> [--esx-username ESXUSERNAME] [--dryrun]
Syntax Description
Option |
Required or Optional |
Description |
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--node-ips NODEIPS [NODEIPS . . .] |
Required |
ESXi management/vmk0 IP addresses of the nodes to be add to the storage cluster. |
--dryrun |
Optional |
Only validate input parameters. |
Site Name |
Required for stretched cluster |
Site name of the node. |
--esx-username ESCUSERNAME |
Optional |
User name of ESX administrator. Enter ESX administrator password when prompted. |
Controller VM root user password |
Optional |
All nodes must have the same password. Enter controller VM password when prompted. |
Command Default
None. Node identification is required.
Usage Guidelines
Accompany the stcli node add
command with the --node-ips
and optionally, the arguments enclosed in [ ].
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When you add a new node to a storage cluster, if the storage cluster is in an Out of Space condition, the system automatically rebalances the storage cluster. Otherwise, it schedules a nightly rebalance. |