Current Environment Analysis:

The existing AHV cluster has 7 NX-3060-G6 nodes with Intel Skylake processors.

These nodes are distributed across two blocks.

The customer needs to add three more NX-3060-G7 nodes with Intel Cascade Lake processors.

Objective:

Efficiently utilize additional resources by integrating new nodes into the existing infrastructure.

Recommendations:

Expand the existing cluster: The goal is to enhance resource utilization and maintain cluster simplicity by adding the new nodes to the current cluster.

Add a new block populated with the three additional nodes: This approach provides several benefits:

It ensures the new nodes are integrated into the existing management and operational framework.

It leverages the existing network and storage configurations, minimizing setup complexities.

By adding a new block, the existing two blocks remain unchanged, maintaining their current configuration and workloads.

Implementation:

Order and prepare the new nodes: Ensure that the three additional NX-3060-G7 nodes are ready for deployment.

Add the new block to the existing cluster:

Physically rack and connect the new block with the three NX-3060-G7 nodes.

In the Nutanix Prism interface, initiate the process to add the new block to the existing cluster.

The cluster expansion process will automatically incorporate the new nodes into the existing cluster, ensuring seamless integration.

Outcome:

The customer will achieve an efficient expansion of their AHV cluster, utilizing the new resources effectively.

This method ensures minimal disruption and maintains operational consistency across the cluster.

References: For further details on cluster expansion and node addition processes, refer to the Nutanix documentation on cluster management and node integration.