Chapter 1

Getting Started with the gFiler

About this chapter

This chapter introduces you to the gFiler^TM gateway and provides an overview of the tasks that you need to do to set up your storage subsystem, gFiler hardware, and Data ONTAP^TM software on a gFiler. Use this guide in conjunction with the gFiler Hardware Installation Guide and the gFiler Software, Setup, and Management Guide.

Note
For the most recent information about supported microcode versions and switch support, go to the gFiler Series Support Matrix for HP at http://now.netapp.com.

Topics in this chapter

This chapter discusses the following topics:

What a gFiler is
Features
Setup task overview