Guide to the installation process

The following table is a guide to the storage appliance installation process.

Stage	Procedure	Is the procedure required?	For instructions, go to...
1	Install the storage appliance in a freestanding rack.	Yes, unless you ordered your system in the tower configuration.	Installing an FAS250.
2	Connect the storage appliance to the network	Yes.	Connecting the appliance to a network
3	Connect the storage appliance to a power source.	Yes.	Connecting the appliance to a power source.
4	Configure the system.	Yes.	See the Data ONTAP Software Setup Guide or the Quick Start Guide that was included in the packaging.
5	Connect the storage appliance to a third-party device.	No.	Connecting the FAS250 to third-party devices