Add a new cluster node

You can add one or more new cluster nodes to an existing cluster.

Procedure

Step 1

If you have enabled the new device management UI, select a cluster to open the side pane, then under Cluster actions, click Add nodes. See Device management page enhancements. Otherwise, perform the next step.

Step 2

Choose Devices > Device Management, click More (more icon) for the cluster, and choose Add Nodes.

Add nodes
Add Nodes

The Manage Cluster Wizard appears.

Step 3

From the Node menu, choose a device, adjust the IP address, priority, and Site ID if desired.

Manage cluster wizard
Manage Cluster Wizard

Step 4

To add additional nodes, click Add a data node.

Step 5

Click Continue. Review the Summary, and then click Save

The node that is currently registering shows the loading icon.

Node registration
Node Registration

You can monitor cluster node registration by clicking the Notifications icon and choosing Tasks.

The image illustrates the process of adding a new cluster node, showing the registration status and progress notifications within the cluster management interface.