You need to complete the following procedures to set up your cluster.
Note: The factory delivers the filers in your cluster with the cabling for the Channel A loops and the cabling between disk shelves for the Channel B loops complete.
| Stage | Procedure | Refer to... |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Remove the front and rear doors of the system cabinets. | System Cabinet Installation Guide |
| 2 |
Remove the side panels from the system cabinets.
Note: Only remove the panels from the sides that will be connected. | System Cabinet Installation Guide |
| 3 | Connect the system cabinets. | System Cabinet Installation Guide |
| 4 | Connect the system cabinets to power sources. | System Cabinet Installation Guide |
| 5 | Cable the cluster. | "Cabling a cluster in a system cabinet" and "How to cable the Channel B loop between the filer and disk shelf 0 in a maximum configuration." |
| 6 | Reinstall the front and rear doors of the system cabinets. | System Cabinet Installation Guide |
You need to complete the following procedures to set up your cluster.
| Stage | Procedure | Refer to... |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Install the filers. | Hardware Guide for your filer |
| 2 | Install the disk shelves and set the disk shelf IDs. | Fibre Channel StorageShelf Hardware Guide |
| 3 | Cable the Channel A loops. |
For a minimum cluster"How to cable the Channel A loops between your filer and disk shelves in a minimum configuration".For a maximum cluster"How to cable the Channel A loops between your filer and disk shelves in a maximum configuration". |
| 4 | Cable the Channel B loops. |
For a minimum cluster"How to terminate the Channel B loops in a minimum configuration".For a maximum cluster"How to cable the Channel B loops between your disk shelves in a maximum configuration". |
| 5 | Cable the cluster. |
For a minimum cluster"How to connect the filers in a minimum configuration".For a maximum cluster"How to connect the filers in a maximum configuration" and "How to cable the Channel B loop between the filer and disk shelf 0 in a maximum configuration". |
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File: hw_setu1.htm
Last updated: 02/25/99 17:35:18