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v When installing storage expansion units in a rack, do not exceed the maximum
v Make sure that the ID on the back panel of each storage expansion unit matches
v Always install the storage expansion units fully loaded. Do not remove disk
Guide to the installation process
The following table provides a guide to the N7000 series system installation
process.
Attention: Before you begin your installation, print and complete a configuration
worksheet for your storage system to gather the information that the software
setup process requires. The configuration worksheet is provided in the Data
ONTAP Software Setup Guide for your version of Data ONTAP. This guide, as well
as other Data ONTAP documentation, is available on the IBM N series support
website, which is accessed and navigated as described in "Websites" on page xx.
If you are configuring a storage system as part of a high-availability (or
active/active) configuration, some information types must be unique for each
storage system mode in the configuration, and some information types must be
identical on both storage system nodes. If you have a high-availability (or
active/active) configuration, IBM recommends that you print and complete two
copies of the configuration worksheet, one for each system node.
Refer to the Installation and Setup Instructions that came with your system and
storage expansion unit for complete installation details.
Note: The initial installation of an N7000 series system is performed by IBM.
Table 8. Installation process procedures
Stage
Procedure
1
Print and complete
a configuration
worksheet for each
system node of
your storage
system to gather
the information
that the software
setup process
requires.
DANGER
To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always
install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet. Always install
servers and optional devices starting from the bottom of the rack cabinet.
(R001 part 1 of 2)
For additional rack safety notices, refer to "Rack safety" on page vii.
storage limit for your N7000 series system.
the ID specified on its label.
drives to reduce the weight.
Is the
Procedure is performed by...
procedure
required?
Filer
Yes
Customer
Gateway
For instructions, see...
Customer
The configuration worksheet is
provided in the Data ONTAP
Software Setup Guide for your
version of Data ONTAP,
Chapter 1. Preparing for the installation
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