# airec-cluster

Part of **AIREC**

# AIRec Cluster Management Console Guide

## Operations Overview

| Operation | Console Navigation Path | Prerequisites | Description |
|----------|------------------------|---------------|-------------|
| Create Cluster Planning File | Console > AIRec > Cluster Management > Create Cluster Planning File | Access to AIRec console with appropriate permissions, understanding of cluster deployment requirements, network and resource availability | Generate a planning file that defines cluster structure and resource allocation. |

## Operation Steps

### Create Cluster Planning File

**Navigation**: Console > AIRec > Cluster Management > Create Cluster Planning File

**Prerequisites**:
- Access to AIRec console with appropriate permissions
- Understanding of cluster deployment requirements
- Network and resource availability

1. Navigate to the AIRec console and select **Cluster Management** from the left navigation panel  
   - Element: **Cluster Management** (menu) — located in the left navigation panel  
   - Notes: Ensure you are logged into the correct Alibaba Cloud account with AIRec access.

2. Click on the **Create Cluster Planning File** button in the main content area  
   - Element: **Create Cluster Planning File** (button) — located at the top-right corner of the cluster list view  
   - Notes: A new configuration form page will open after clicking.

3. Fill in the required fields in the form, including cluster name, region, instance type, and node count  
   - Element: **Form fields** (text_input) — displayed in the main content area  
   - Notes: Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*). Do not proceed until all required fields are filled.

4. Review the cluster configuration summary and click **Confirm and Save**  
   - Element: **Confirm and Save** (button) — located at the bottom of the form  
   - Notes: A confirmation dialog will appear. Click **OK** in the dialog to finalize the planning file creation.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Options/Values | Description |
|-----------|------|----------|----------------|-------------|
| Cluster Name | text_input | Yes | — | Enter a unique name for the cluster to identify it in the system. |
| Region | dropdown | Yes | China (Hangzhou), International (Singapore), China (Shanghai), International (Silicon Valley) | Select the geographic region where the cluster will be deployed. |
| Instance Type | dropdown | Yes | ecs.g7.large, ecs.g7.xlarge, ecs.g7.2xlarge, ecs.g7.4xlarge | Choose the compute instance type for the cluster nodes. |
| Node Count | number_input | Yes | — | Specify the number of nodes to include in the cluster. Default is 3. |

## FAQ

Q: Where can I find the option to create a cluster planning file?  
A: Go to the AIRec console, open the left navigation panel, click **Cluster Management**, and then click the **Create Cluster Planning File** button in the top-right corner of the main view.

Q: What happens if I leave a required field empty in the planning file form?  
A: The **Confirm and Save** button will remain disabled until all required fields (marked with *) are filled. You cannot proceed without completing them.

Q: Can I modify the cluster planning file after it has been saved?  
A: The current console workflow does not support editing a saved planning file. You must create a new one if changes are needed.

Q: What permissions are required to access Cluster Management?  
A: Your Alibaba Cloud account must have the necessary RAM permissions for AIRec, specifically actions related to cluster creation and configuration under the AIRec service.

Q: How do I know which instance type to choose?  
A: Select based on your workload’s compute and memory needs. The available options include ecs.g7.large through ecs.g7.4xlarge, with increasing CPU and memory capacity.

## Pricing & Billing

### Billing Model
Billing is based on per-instance-hour usage. You are charged for each hour (or partial hour, billed as a full hour) that a cluster node runs.

### Price Reference

| Instance Type | Price (CNY/hour) |
|---------------|------------------|
| ecs.g7.large | 0.8 / |
| ecs.g7.xlarge | 1.6 / |
| ecs.g7.2xlarge | 3.2 / |
| ecs.g7.4xlarge | 6.4 / |

### Free Tier

### Billing Notes
- Billed by actual usage duration; minimum billing unit is 1 hour.
- Quota limit: Each account can create up to 10 clusters.