Adding a new Gateway Object

Important - Before you start, make sure you have these configured:

  • A Plan (see Plans).

  • Optional: A Gateway Owner object (see Gateway Owners).

    You can create an Owner object from within the Gateway object.

  1. From the left navigation panel, click Gateways.

  2. From the top toolbar, click New.

  3. Enter and select the applicable information in these fields:

    Field Name

    Field Type

    Description

    Type

    Mandatory

    Select the Quantum Spark configuration:

    • Small Office Appliance

      Select this option if you connect a single Quantum Spark Appliance.

    • Small Office HA

      Select this option if you connect a cluster of Quantum Spark Appliances.

      Important - Before you configure a cluster of Quantum Spark Appliances, you must connect each Quantum Spark Appliance to Quantum Spark Management.

    Name

    Mandatory

    Enter a name, or click Generate.

    • Maximum of 20 characters

    • Must begin with a letter

    • Can contain only these characters:

      • a-z

      • A-Z

      • 0-9

      • _ (underscore)

      • - (dash)

    Description

    Optional

    Enter a desired text (a maximum of 1000 characters).

    Plan

    Mandatory

    Select the required plan.

    Registration Key

    Mandatory

    The wizard generates a key automatically.

    You can:

    • Click Generate to get a different key.

    • Enter your own key.

      • Minimum 1 character

      • Must begin with a letter

      • Can contain only these characters:

        • a-z

        • A-Z

        • 0-9

    Owner ID

    Optional

    Do one of these:

    • Click Search to select an existing owner object.

    • Click New to create a new owner object.

  4. Click Finish.

  5. In the Name column, click the new Gateway object.

  6. In the left navigation tree, click General.

  7. Copy the activation key from the Activation Details section.

  8. In the Quantum Spark Gateway WebUI:

    1. From the left navigation panel, click Home.

    2. In the Overview section, click > Cloud Services.

    3. Select On.

    4. Click Edit.

    5. Select Activation key.

    6. Paste the activation key you copied in the Gateway object.

    7. Click Save.

    Notes:

  9. Edit the Gateway object to configure the required settings.

    See Editing a Gateway Object.