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    PolarDB:Enable the PolarDB for AI feature

    Last Updated:Mar 14, 2025

    This topic describes how to enable and disable the PolarDB for AI feature.

    Prerequisites

    To enable and use the PolarDB for AI feature, your cluster must meet the following requirements:

    • Your cluster is created by using the following settings: The Database Engine parameter is set to MySQL 8.0.1 or later. The Database Edition parameter is set to Enterprise. The Edition parameter is set to Cluster Edition. For more information about how to create a cluster, see Purchase an Enterprise Edition cluster.

    • Database Proxy is 2.7.5 or later. For more information about how to view and upgrade the PolarProxy version, see Minor version update.

    • A standard database account is created. For more information, see Create a standard account.

    Enable the PolarDB for AI feature

    Add AI node

    1. Log on to the PolarDB console. Click Clusters in the left-side navigation pane. Select a region in the upper-left corner and find the cluster in the list.

    2. Access the Add/Remove Node wizard by using one of the following methods:

      • Find the cluster that you want to manage and click Add/Remove Node in the Actions column.

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      • Access the Add/Remove Node dialog box from the Basic Information page of the cluster.

        1. Find the cluster that you want to manage and click the cluster ID to go to the Basic Information page.

        2. In the Database Nodes section, click Add/Remove Node.

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    3. Select Add AI Node and click OK.

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    4. Add an AI node and complete the payment.

      1. Click + Add AI Node.

      2. Select the specifications of the AI node.

        Note

        Select one of the following specifications: 2 core and 8 GB memory, 4 cores and 16 GB memory, 8 cores and16 GB memory, 8 cores and 32 GB memory, 16 cores and 64 GB memory, 16 cores and 128 GB memory, 32 cores and 128 GB memory, 8 core and 30 GB memory + one GU30, 16 cores and 125 GB memory + one GU100.

      3. Set the Switching Time parameter.

      4. (Optional) View the terms of service and service level agreement.

      5. Click Buy Now.

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    5. After you complete the payment, go to the cluster details page. The AI node is successfully added after it enters the Running state. image

    Set database account

    1. Log on to the PolarDB console. Click Clusters in the left-side navigation pane. Select a region in the upper-left corner and click the ID of the cluster in the list to go to the Basic Information page.

    2. In the Database Nodes section, find AI nodes, hover the pointer over the AI node and click Set Database Account. image

    3. In the dialog box that appears, select a standard account, enter the password, and then click Confirm. image

    Disable the PolarDB for AI feature

    Important

    When an AI node is removed, the data that is associated with the node, such as vector tables, is also deleted. Make sure to back up the data before you delete AI nodes.

    1. Log on to the PolarDB console. Click Clusters in the left-side navigation pane. Select a region in the upper-left corner and find the cluster in the list.

    2. Access the Add/Remove Node wizard by using one of the following methods:

      • Find the cluster that you want to manage and click Add/Remove Node in the Actions column.

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      • Access the Add/Remove Node dialog box from the Basic Information page of the cluster.

        1. Find the cluster that you want to manage and click the cluster ID to go to the Basic Information page.

        2. In the Database Nodes section, click Add/Remove Node.

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    3. Select Delete AI Node and click OK. image

    4. Delete the AI node and complete the payment.

      1. Click the 减号图标 icon to delete the AI node.

      2. Set the Switching Time parameter.

      3. (Optional) View the terms of service and service level agreement.

      4. Click Buy Now.

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    FAQ

    I cannot enable the PolarDB for AI feature.

    • If you do not see PolarDB for AI in the left-side navigation pane of the cluster details page, check whether your cluster meets the prerequisites.

    • If you cannot purchase AI nodes on the buy page, modify your purchase settings as prompted. See the following examples:

      • No change found: Click + Add AI Node and select the specifications of the AI node. image

      • Supported specifications: Select one of the listed specifications for the AI node. image