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Pre-setup 2. Unpack all boxes and inventory contents. 3. Go to the AFF and FAS System Documentation Center and click AFF A700 and FAS9000 systems, and then Installation and Setup: - Download Config Advisor. - Download and complete the Cluster Configuration...
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Install hardware | 2 Unpack and install the system. • Unpack all boxes and inventory contents. 90 lbs. (41 kg) Empty chassis • Install rail kits, as needed, using the rail kit installation instructions. • Install the empty chassis into the system cabinet or rack. 240 lbs.
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Cable storage | 3 Cabling a FAS9000 or an AFF A700 WITH external storage (DS212C or DS224C disk shelves) Mini-SAS HD cable 112-00436, 112-00437, or 112-00438 Connect the shelf-to-shelf ports Connect the controllers to Stack 1 Connect the controllers to Stack 2...
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Complete system setup and configuration | 4 Cable and configure your client AFF A700/FAS9000 system micro USB console cable Connect the console cable to the client and the console port on the controller module. Client Ethernet cable Connect the client to the switch on the management subnet: a.