Overview

Introduction

This guide provides instructions on how to install and configure Cisco HyperFlex Systems on Microsoft Hyper-V.

To install Cisco HyperFlex Systems on VMware ESXi, refer to the installation guides available at: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/hyperconverged-systems/hyperflex-hx-data-platform-software/products-installation-guides-list.html

To install Cisco HyperFlex Systems for Edge (Remote and branch offices), refer to the deployment guides available at: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/hyperconverged-systems/hyperflex-hx-data-platform-software/products-installation-and-configuration-guides-list.html

Installation Workflow

The following illustration and table summarize the installation workflow:

Task

Description

Reference

Preinstallation

Rack HyperFlex nodes, and set up Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnects (FIs).

See: Rack Cisco HyperFlex Nodes

Complete Preinstallation checklist.

Preinstallation Tasks Summary

Installation

Deploy HX Data Platform Installer using Microsoft Hyper-V Manager

Configure Cisco UCS Manager using HX Data Platform Installer.

Install Windows Server and Hyper V, Deploy HX Data Platform and create your initial cluster.

Install Windows Server and Hyper V, Deploy HX Data Platform and create your initial cluster.

Deploying HX Data Platform Installer

Deploying a Hyper-V Cluster
Post Installation

Post HX Cluster Configuration tasks.

Cluster Expansion—Converged Nodes

Create the First Datastore