.. _Step 4\: Configuring the Storage Cluster:

Step 4: Configuring the Storage Cluster
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On this step, you will need to specify what type of node you are installing:

- Choose **No, add it to an existing cluster** if this is a secondary node that you are adding to an existing storage cluster. Such nodes will run services related to data storage and will be added to the infrastructure during installation.

- Choose **Yes, create a new cluster** if you are just starting to set up |product_name| and want to create a new storage cluster. This primary node, also called the management node, will host cluster management services and the admin panel. It will also serve as a storage node. Only one primary node is required.

- Choose **Skip cluster configuration** if you want to register the deployed node in the admin panel manually later on (see "Re-Adding Nodes to the Unassigned List" in the *Administrator's Guide*).

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Click **Next** to proceed to the next substep that depends on your choice.

.. _Deploying the Primary Node:

Deploying the Primary Node
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If you chose to deploy the primary node, do the following:

#. In the **Internal management network** drop-down list, select a network interface for internal management and configuration purposes.

#. In the **Admin panel network** drop-down list, select a network interface that will provide access to the admin panel.

#. Create and confirm a password for the superadmin account of the admin panel.

#. Click **Next**.

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.. _Deploying Secondary Nodes:

Deploying Secondary Nodes
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If you chose to deploy a secondary node, you will need to provide the IP address of the management node and the token that can only be obtained from the cluster admin panel. A single token can be used to deploy multiple secondary nodes in parallel.

To obtain the token and management node address:

#. Log in to the admin panel on port 8888. Panel's IP address is shown in the console after deploying the primary node. Use the default user name shown on the login screen and the primary node's root password.

   If prompted, add the security certificate to browser's exceptions.

#. In the admin panel, open **INFRASTRUCTURE** > **Nodes** and click **ADD NODE** to invoke a screen with the management node address and the token.

.. note:: You can generate a new token if needed. Generating a new token invalidates the old one.

Back on the installation screen, enter the management node address and the token and click **Next**.

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The node may appear on the **INFRASTRUCTURE** > **Nodes** screen in the **UNASSIGNED** list as soon as token is validated. However, you will be able to join it to the storage cluster only after the installation is complete.