Prepare for installation Install hardware Cable storage Complete system setup
and configuration
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AFF A320 Systems
Installation and Setup Instructions
Prepare for installation | Stage 1
1. Click...
Pre-setup a) mysupport.netapp.com b) Create/log in to your account c) Download and install Active IQ Config Advisor
d) Register your system e) Get your license keys
2. Unpack all boxes and inventory contents.
3. If you are not already in the AFF and FAS System Documentation Center, go to AFF and FAS System Documentation Center;
click AFF A320 systems; click Installation and Setup:
- Download and complete the Cluster Configuration Worksheet.
- Watch the videos listed under Setup videos.
.
100 GbE cable (QSFP28) RJ-45 cables Optical cables Additional cables
Storage, cluster interconnect/HA, Wrench port (e0M/BMC) FC configuration
and Ethernet data (order-dependent) (order-dependent)
Ethernet cables
In the box Part numbers: Part numbers: Part numbers SR :
X66211A-05 (112-00595), 0.5m X5585-R6 (112-00291), 3m X6553-R6 (112-00188), 2m
X66211A-1 (112-00573), 1m X6562-R6 (112-00196), 5m X6554-R6 (112-00189), 15m
X66211A-2 (112-00574), 2m X6537-R6 (112-00091), 30m micro USB console cable
X66211A-5 (112-00574), 5m Part numbers LR:
X66250-3 (112-00342), 2m
40 GbE cable Ethernet cable - MPO X66260-5 (112-00344), 5m
X66260-30 (112-00354), 30m
Storage, cluster interconnect/HA, Power cables
and Ethernet data (order-dependent)
Slide rail kit
Part numbers:
Part numbers: X66200-2 (112-00326), 2m
X66100-3 (112-00543), 3m X66250-5 (112-00328), 5m
X66100-5 (112-00544), 5m X66250-30 (112-00331), 30m
You provide
Rack space Screwdriver Additional network cables Laptop or console
2U for AFF A320 Phillips #2 For connecting your storage system to your With a USB/serial connection and access to a
+ 2U for NS224 network switch and laptop or console. Web browser to configure your storage system
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Install hardware | Stage 2
1 Rear view of the AFF A320 and NS224 shelf
e0a-e0b ports e0c-e0f ports e0g-e0h ports e0a-e0b ports
AFF A320 system NS224 shelf
2 Install system in a rack or cabinet CAUTION LIFTING HAZARD
• Install the rail or telco tray kits, as needed, and then install and
secure your system using the instructions included with the kit.
≥ 34 kg (≥ 75 lbs.)
• Attach cable management devices to the back of each
Back of
controller (as shown). the controller
• Place the bezel on the front of the system.
• Install any drive shelves for your system. The shelf IDs are marked on the boxes.
3 Cable the controller for a switchless or switched cluster
See your network administrator for help connecting to your switches.
Pull-tab
Attention: Be sure to check the illustration arrow for the proper cable connector pull-tab orientation.
Note: To unplug a cable, gently pull the tab to release the locking mechanism.
A Switchless cluster
Cluster interconnect and HA cables
To 40 GbE or 100 GbE
data network switches
1 OPTION A: If you have a switchless cluster, (optional, configuration-dependent)
connect ports e0a to e0a and e0d to e0d. To Ethernet or FC switches
2
To management
network switches
OPTION B: If you have a switched cluster, (optional, configuration-dependent)
4
connect ports e0a and e0d to the cluster switch. 3
1 1
100 GbE cables 40 GbE cables
2 Connect ports e0g and e0h to the 40 GbE
or 100 GbE data network switches Cluster/HA Cluster/HA
(optional, configuration dependent). 3
To Ethernet or FC switches
(optional, configuration-dependent)
100 GbE cables 40 GbE cables FC cables
3 Connect your Ethernet cards (NICs) B Switched cluster
or FC cards to the appropriate Ethernet
To 40 GbE or 100 GbE
or FC switches data network switches
(optional, configuration-dependent). (optional, configuration-dependent)
To Ethernet or FC switches 2
To management
(optional, configuration-dependent) network switches
3 4
Cluster/HA Cluster/HA
Ethernet cables
4 Connect the Wrench port (e0M/BMC)
to the management switches.
5 Strap the cables to the cable
management arms. (not shown) 1
3
To cluster switches
To Ethernet or FC switches
DO NOT plug the power cables into a power source yet. (optional, configuration-dependent)
The system will boot as soon as the power cables are
plugged into the power source and power supplies.
Cable storage | Stage 3
Attention: Be sure to check the illustration arrow for the proper cable connector pull-tab orientation. Pull-tab
Note: To unplug a cable, gently pull the tab to release the locking mechanism.
A Cabling an AFF A320 system
to one NS224 shelf
Shelf
100 GbE QSFP28 copper cable
NSM A
1 Connect controller A port e0c
to port e0a on NSM A on the shelf. NSM B
Connect controller A port e0f
to port e0b on NSM B on the shelf.
2 Connect controller B port e0c Controller A
to port e0a on NSM B on the shelf.
Connect controller B port e0f Controller B
to port e0b on NSM A on the shelf.
B Cabling an AFF A320 system
to two NS224 shelves
100 GbE QSFP28 copper cable
Shelf 1
Use the table below to connect your
controllers to the two NS224 shelves. NSM A
NSM B
Shelf 1
e0a e0a
e0b NSM A
e0b
Controller A e0c Controller A
e0d
e0a
e0e NSM B
e0f e0b Controller B
Shelf 2
e0a e0a
e0b NSM A
e0b NSM A
e0c
Controller B e0d
e0a
e0e NSM B NSM B
e0f e0b
Shelf 2
Complete system setup and configuration | Stage 4
1 Power on
Connect and secure the power cables:
• Connect the shelves to different power sources.
• Connect the controllers to different power sources.
Note: The system begins to boot as soon as the power supplies are connected to the power sources. Booting may take up to 8 minutes.
2 Complete initial cluster setup:
Ensure the controller modules are completely cabled and then plug the power supplies in to the controllers and power sources.
OPTION
A If you have a Windows or Mac laptop:
1. Make sure that your laptop has network discovery enabled. See your laptop’s help for more information.
2. Connect your laptop to the Management switch.
Laptop
Management subnet
3. Go to network devices and double-click either ONTAP icon.
Note: Accept any certificates displayed on your screen.
OPTION
B If you have a non-Windows or Mac laptop:
micro USB console cable AFF A320 system
1 Set the console port on the laptop
to 115,200 baud with N-8-1, connect
to the micro-USB port on the controller
with the console cable.
Ethernet cable
2 Connect the laptop to the Management
switch and give the laptop a TCP/IP Laptop
address on the management switch 1
3 Assign an initial node management IP address Management subnet 2
to one of the nodes. If you have DHCP
configured on your management network,
record the IP address assigned to the new
controllers. Otherwise use Cluster Setup wizard to assign the node management IP address.
a. Open a console session using PuTTY, a terminal server, or the equivalent for your environment.
b. Enter the management IP address when prompted by the script.
4 Open a browser and enter management IP address. (https://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx)
3 Use System Manager Guided Setup to configure your cluster
4 Completing setup
1. Verify the health of your system by running Config Advisor.
2. After you have completed the initial configuration, go to the NetApp ONTAP Resources page for information
about configuring additional features in ONTAP.
