NetApp ASA C Series Install page 4

Step 1: Prepare for installation
To install your AFF A250 system, you need to create an account and register the system. You also need to
inventory the appropriate number and type of cables for your system and collect specific network information.
Customers with specific power requirements must check HWU for their configuration options.
Before you begin
• Make sure you have access to the
requirements.
• Make sure you have access to the
this system.
• You need to provide the following at your site:
◦ Rack space for the storage system
◦ Phillips #2 screwdriver
◦ Additional networking cables to connect your system to your network switch and laptop or console with
a Web browser
Steps
1. Unpack the contents of all boxes.
2. Record the system serial number from the controllers.
3. Set up your account:
a. Log in to your existing account or create an account.
b. Register your system.
4. Download and install
5. Inventory and make a note of the number and types of cables you received.
The following table identifies the types of cables you might receive. If you receive a cable not listed in the
table, see the NetApp Hardware Universe
Type of cable... Part number and length
25 GbE cable X66240A-05 (112-00595), 0.5m;
X66240-2 (112-00573), 2m
X66240A-2 (112-00598), 2m;
X66240A-5 (112-00600), 5m
100 GbE cable X66211-2 (112-00574), 2m;
X66211-5 (112-00576), 5m
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NetApp Hardware Universe
Release Notes for your version of ONTAP
NetApp Downloads: Config Advisor
to locate the cable and identify its use.
(HWU) for information about site
for more information about
on your laptop.
Connector type For...
Cluster interconnect network
Data
Storage