Chapter 1

Welcome

About this guide

How to use this guide

Welcome to First-Time Configuration Using the Setup Command.

Use this guide to get your new NetApp® filers configured and operating from the console using the setup command.

Is this the right guide for you?

If you are installing new filers, this is the correct guide for you. If you are not installing new filers, use the following table to decide which guide to read.

If you are... Read...
Configuring a new NetApp filer using the Web-based Setup Wizard First-Time Configuration Using the Setup Wizard
Upgrading an existing filer to the Data ONTAP 5.3 software Software and Firmware Upgrade Guide
Converting existing NetApp F630 or F700 series filers into a cluster Cluster Conversion Guide

Audience

This guide is for system administrators who are familiar with networking concepts, such as host names, Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, Network File System (NFS) exports, and Common Internet File System (CIFS) shares. If you are not familiar with these concepts, you might need assistance to complete the initial filer configuration.

Cluster filer configuration

When you configure filers in a clustered environment, parameters, configuration files, all licenses, and network interfaces must match. In this way, when one filer takes over the failed filer, it appears the same as the failed filer. Keep the following items in mind during the filer configuration; these items should match on both filers to create a successful cluster:


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