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c. Rack and install the storage system.
d. Cable the system components.
e. Power up the system components.
f. Use the Connection Utility (CU) to discover and configure the system management IP address for network management.
g. Launch a browser, log in to the system, and follow the Unisphere Initial Configuration Wizard tasks to complete the initial
system configuration.
2. Use Unisphere to:
a. Complete the Initial Configuration Wizard tasks:
● Accept License Agreement and Configure User Credentials
● Install License File
● Configure Network Services (DNS/NTP)
● Configure FAST Cache and Pools (optional)
● Configure Alerts (optional)
● Configure Support Credentials, Customer Contact Information, and EMC Secure Remote Services (recommended)
● Configure iSCSI Interfaces (optional)
● Set up a NAS Server (optional)
b. Enable SSH under Service > Service Tasks (recommended for remote support)
c. Update system software under Settings > Software and Licenses (as required)
d. Configure Block and File resources, and Hosts (as required)
3. Use this guide and the Hardware Information Guide to:
a. Rack and install optional DAEs
b. Cable the optional DAEs
c. Power up the optional DAEs
d. Configure extra Block and File resources, and Hosts (as required)
Site and equipment preparation
The following items are required for installation.
Tools: ESD protection kit, slotted or Phillips screwdriver (optional), and a mechanical lift (optional).
Management console: A Windows-based computer to run the initialization, maintenance, and management tools with:
● At least 100 MB of free space
● Connection on same LAN subnet as your storage system (recommended)
● Web browser (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome)
NOTE:
Refer to the Unity Support Matrix on the support website for compatibility and interoperability information
related to the Web browsers.
Space: Cabinet vertical space of 2U (3.5 inches, 8.9 cm) for the disk processor enclosure (DPE), and if applicable, the following
cabinet space for each DAE:
● 2U, 25-drive DAE (3.4 inches, 8.63 cm)
● 3U, 15-drive DAE (5.75 inches, 14.6 cm)
NOTE:
It is recommended that you include 36 inches of clearance in front of and behind the rack to avoid a system
shutdown if maintenance or service activities are required.
Network connections: The following I/O modules and embedded modules are available for network connectivity.
● 4-port 32Gb Fibre Channel I/O module
● 4-port 16Gb Fibre Channel I/O module
● 4-port 25GbE Optical I/O module
● 4-port 10GbE BaseT I/O module
● 4-port 12Gb SAS backend I/O module
● 10GbE BaseT 4-port card
● 25GbE 4-port card
Network information:
● DNS and NTP servers accessible from the storage system (recommended)
● Windows Domain Controller (recommended)
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