Requirements and pre-deployment tasks
Requirements for NetApp HCI deployment overview
NetApp HCI has specific physical and network requirements for proper operation in your
datacenter. Ensure that you implement the following requirements and recommendations
before you begin deployment.
Before you receive your NetApp HCI hardware, ensure that you complete the checklist items in the pre-
deployment workbook from NetApp Professional Services. This document contains a comprehensive list of
tasks you need to complete to prepare your network and environment for a successful NetApp HCI
deployment.
Here are the links to the requirements and pre-deployment tasks:
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Network port requirements
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Network and switch requirements
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Network cable requirements
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IP address requirements
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Network configuration
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DNS and timekeeping requirements
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Environmental requirements
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Protection Domains
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Witness Node resource requirements for two-node storage clusters
Find more information
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NetApp HCI Resources page
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NetApp Element Plug-in for vCenter Server
Network port requirements
You might need to allow the following ports through your datacenter's edge firewall so
that you can manage the system remotely, allow clients outside of your datacenter to
connect to resources, and ensure that internal services can function properly. Some of
these ports, URLs, or IP addresses might not be required, depending on how you use the
system. All ports are TCP unless stated otherwise.
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