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Cyclone Qs / Qs Pro


Setup Instructions for Cyclone Qs / Qs Pro Without Drives


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If you are planning to set up multiple Cyclones, please make sure to only set up one at a time, and make sure the Cyclones that have completed setup are on while a new one is being set up. This will prevent any hostname conflicts on your network.


Before you Begin, please make sure you have:​

  • A Cardano wallet (mobile wallet or desktop browser wallet) with at least 15 ADA and at least enough IAG tokens to stake the minimum requirement to your node (about $500 USD worth of IAG tokens per 1 TB of storage commitment).

  • An internet connection with at least 20mbps upload and download speed.

  • The ability to connect an ethernet cable to your internet router.


Hardware Installation​

  1. Pull the tab to remove the top cover

Hardware Step 1

  1. Remove both storage drive trays

Hardware Step 2

  1. Unscrew the four screws on the bottom

Hardware Step 3

  1. Pull the core out the top, minding the MicroSD card's clearance at the back

Hardware Step 4

  1. Install an M.2 NVMe drive into the bottom NVMe slot by removing the retaining screw, carefully inserting the NVMe drive into its slot, and fastening it in place with the retaining screw

  2. Optionally repeat the previous step for a second M.2 NVMe drive if you have another to install

Hardware Step 5

  1. Reinstall the core into the shell the same way it was removed, ensuring the rear IO ports align with their holes in the shell, then refasten the four screws on the bottom

  2. Place your storage drive(s) into the trays, aligning the screw holes in the side of the drive with the retaining pins of the tray. The SATA connector should face away from the hinge

Hardware Step 1

  1. Slide the storage drive trays into their slots, ensuring the top of the drive faces outward. If you are only installing one storage drive, insert it into the slot on the left when looking at the front of the device

Hardware Step 1


Operating System and Node Setup​


Step 1 - Plug in your Cyclone​

  1. Plug the ethernet cable into the back of the Cyclone and connect it to your internet router

  2. Plug the power cable into the back of the Cyclone

Step 2 - Power on your Cyclone​

Press the power button on the front

Step 3 - Install the Cyclone operating system​

Scan the QR code or visit the following web page to begin the device setup process. We recommend doing setup on the same device you use for your Cardano wallet, to avoid having to switch between devices later on. The first two steps will format your boot drive(s) and install the Cyclone operating system. This process relies on the bootable MicroSD card that is pre-installed in the back of the Cyclone - do not remove it.

http://cycloneos-installer.local

Cyclone OS Installer QR Code

  • Quick Setup will automatically set up your Cyclone in the recommended and safest configuration for the hardware you have installed

  • Advanced Setup will allow you to choose your setup configuration (only recommended if you know what you’re doing)

  • You will be prompted to reboot your Cyclone once the operating system is installed, the Cyclone will reboot into the Cyclone operating system

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If your network doesn't support mDNS (hostname broadcasting) and you also can't find the ip address of your Cyclone, you may plug a monitor into the DisplayPort or HDMI port use the USB ports to connect a keyboard and mouse to interact with your Cyclone.

Step 4 - Node setup​

You should be automatically redirected to the Cyclone OS url after the device reboots, but if not, simply scan the QR code or visit the following web page in your web browser to begin the node setup process.

http://cyclone.local

Cyclone Local QR Code

If you’re setting up an additional Cyclone and you have one or more Cyclones already running on your network, the url will incrementally increase with a unique identifying number, such as:

http://cyclone2.local

http://cyclone3.local

etc...

  • You may bookmark this URL, as it is how you will interact with your Cyclone in the future.

  • Please ensure that all of your Cyclones are running as you set up a new one, so that a unique hostname is not duplicated. It is recommended to physically distinguish each Cyclone (with a piece of tape or a sticker) by the order they were set up in.

  • Quick Setup will automatically set up your node in the recommended and safest configuration for the hardware you have installed

  • You may use the default port number unless you already have an Iagon node running on that port number, in which case please change it so that it is unique

  • A default storage path of /mnt/iagon-storage will be assigned for the node to store data

  • Important: Copy or write down the auth key displayed at the end of the node setup

Step 5 - Register your node​

  1. Visit https://dashboard.iagon.com/node on your mobile Cardano wallet’s dapp browser, or your desktop web browser that has a Cardano wallet browser extension set up, and log in with your wallet

  2. Select Storage Node +

Add Storage Node

  1. Follow the on-screen prompts to input your auth key and evaluate your device

  2. You will need to decide if you want to run this node as an independent node or a delegated node. An independent node will be staked only by you, and you will keep all of the node’s earnings. A delegated node will be staked partially by you (at least the minimum requirement) and partially by other IAG token holders, with whom you will share the node’s earnings with. If you have any questions about these differences, please reach out to our team or refer to the Staking Platform documentation

  3. Continue to follow on-screen prompts to set any further node parameters and to stake your IAG tokens

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