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NetApp AFF A150 Install And Setup

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June 30, 2023
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  • Page 1 Install and setup Install and maintain NetApp June 30, 2023 This PDF was generated from https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap-systems/a150/install-setup.html on June 30, 2023. Always check docs.netapp.com for the latest.
  • Page 2   Quick guide - AFF A150 ..............

  • Page 3: Install And Setup

    The following video shows end-to-end software configuration for systems running ONTAP 9.2 and later. | https://img.youtube.com/vi/WAE0afWhj1c?/maxresdefault.jpg Detailed guide - AFF A150 This section gives detailed step-by-step instructions for installing an AFF A150 system. If you have a MetroCluster configuration, use the MetroCluster documentation.
  • Page 4 Step 1: Prepare for installation To install your AFF A150 system, you create an account on the NetApp Support Site, register your system, and obtain your license keys. You also need to inventory the appropriate number and type of cables for your system and collect specific network information.
  • Page 5 Download and complete the Cluster Configuration Worksheet. Step 2: Install the hardware You install your system in a 4-post rack or NetApp system cabinet, as applicable. Steps 1. Install the rail kits, as needed. 2. Install and secure your system using the instructions included with the rail kit.
  • Page 6 4. Place the bezel on the front of the system. Step 3: Cable controllers to network You cable the controllers to your network by using either the two-node switchless cluster method or the switched cluster method. About this task The following table identifies the cable type with the call out number and cable color in the illustrations for both two-node switchless cluster network cabling and switched cluster network cabling.
  • Page 7 Option 1: Two-node switchless cluster Cable your two-node switchless cluster. About this task Be sure to check the illustration arrow for the proper cable connector pull-tab orientation. As you insert the connector, you should feel it click into place; if you do not feel it click, remove it, turn it around and try again.
  • Page 8 UTA2 data network configurations Use one of the following cable types to cable the UTA2 data ports to your host network. ◦ For an FC host, use 0c and 0d or 0e and 0f. ◦ For an 10GbE system, use e0c and e0d or e0e and e0f.
  • Page 9 DO NOT plug in the power cords at this point. Option 2: Switched cluster Cable your switched cluster. About this task Be sure to check the illustration arrow for the proper cable connector pull-tab orientation. As you insert the connector, you should feel it click into place; if you do not feel it click, remove it, turn it around and try again.
  • Page 10 UTA2 data network configurations Use one of the following cable types to cable the UTA2 data ports to your host network. ◦ For an FC host, use 0c and 0d or 0e and 0f. ◦ For an 10GbE system, use e0c and e0d or e0e and e0f.
  • Page 11 DO NOT plug in the power cords at this point. Step 4: Cable controllers to drive shelves Cable the controllers to your shelves using the onboard storage ports. NetApp recommends MP-HA cabling for systems with external storage. About this task •...
  • Page 12 3. Connect each node to IOM A in the stack. ◦ Controller 1 port 0b to IOM A port 3 on last drive shelf in the stack. ◦ Controller 2 port 0a to IOM A port 1 on the first drive shelf in the stack. mini-SAS HD to mini-SAS HD cables 4.
  • Page 13 Option 1: If network discovery is enabled If you have network discovery enabled on your laptop, you can complete system setup and configuration using automatic cluster discovery. Steps 1. Use the following animation to set one or more drive shelf IDs Animation - Set drive shelf IDs 2.
  • Page 14 a. Open File Explorer. b. Click network in the left pane. c. Right click and select refresh. d. Double-click either ONTAP icon and accept any certificates displayed on your screen. XXXXX is the system serial number for the target node. System Manager opens.
  • Page 15 c. Connect the laptop or console to the switch on the management subnet. d. Assign a TCP/IP address to the laptop or console, using one that is on the management subnet. 2. Use the following animation to set one or more drive shelf IDs: Animation - Set drive shelf IDs 3.
  • Page 16 If the management network has DHCP… Then… Not configured a. Open a console session using PuTTY, a terminal server, or the equivalent for your environment. Check your laptop or console’s online help if you do not know how to configure PuTTY. b.
  • Page 17 NetApp. The use or purchase of this product does not convey a license under any patent rights, trademark rights, or any other intellectual property rights of NetApp.