BrickStor SP Jumpstart Guide

To install BrickStor SP on Hyper-V, the target virtual machine must be configured accordingly to meet the specific software and hardware requirements outlined below.

*Data disk is a separate virtual disk for creating SMB/NFS shares. Allocate sufficient amount of capacity based on your application. Capacity is modifiable after install.

For BrickStor SP services to be highly available when operating as a virtual appliance, it is recommended that the BrickStor SP virtual machine is installed on a Hyper-V Failover Cluster consisting of two or more Hyper-V servers. Additionally, the Hyper-V Failover Cluster should be configured to restart virtual machines in case of a host failure.

Installer system refers to the client machine performing the installation. The installer system requires internet access during the installation in order to activate the product.

Supported browser versions:

• Google Chrome 109 or newer
• Mozilla Firefox 114 or newer
• Microsoft Edge 114 or newer
• Apple Safari 16.2 or newer

The BrickStor SP installer uses DHCP to establish a network connection.

Once a network connection is established, the BrickStor SP installer web UI can be accessed from the network client machine (Windows, macOS, Linux) using a modern internet browser.

Download BrickStor SP Installer

1. Using a web browser log in to the MyRackTop customer portal https://www.myracktop.com.
2. Navigate to Downloads, and download the latest Install Image (ISO).

Create a New Virtual Machine

1. Open the Hyper-V Manager
2. In the Actions Menu, select New > Virtual Machine
3. Name the Virtual Machine (optional: specify where to store the VM).  Select Next.
4. Specify generation: Generation 1. Select Next.
5. Assign Memory: 32768 MB (32 GB minimum memory requirement). Select Next.
6. Configure Networking (to specify a VLAN tag, edit networking after VM creation). Select Next.
7. Specify Hard Drive Size for OS Boot Pool: 200 GB (optional: specify a different location for VHD).  Select Next.
8. Locate and add the install ISO. Select Next.
9. Verify Settings and select Finish.
10. Locate the VM that was created. Right click and select Settings.
11. Select IDE Controller > Hard Drive > Add.
12. On the new hard drive media select New.
13. Choose Disk Format VHDX. Select Next.
14. Choose Disk Type Dynamically expanding. Select Next.
15. Specify Name and Location of Virtual Disk. Select Next.
16. Configure Disk and select Finish.
17. Select Virtual Processors – 4 Virtual processors. Select OK.
18. Apply Settings and Power On. Once the VM is booted, note the IP Address and the Access Code. You will need these to continue with installation.