NetApp ASA A900 User manual

ASA A900 systems
Install and maintain
NetApp
July 28, 2023
This PDF was generated from https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap-systems/asa900/install_setup.html on
July 28, 2023. Always check docs.netapp.com for the latest.

Table of Contents
ASA A900 systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê1
Install and setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê1
Maintain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê19

ASA A900 systems
Install and setup
Start here: Choose your installation and setup experience
You can choose from different content formats to guide you through installing and setting
up your new storage system.
•Quick steps
A printable PDF of step-by-step instructions with live links to additional content.
•Video steps
Video step-by-step instructions.
•Detailed steps
Online step-by-step instructions with live links to additional content.
Quick steps - ASA A900
This page provides graphic instructions for a typical installation of your system from
racking and cabling, through initial system bring-up. Use this content if you are familiar
with installing NetApp systems.
Access the Installation and Setup Instructions PDF poster:
AFF A900 Installation and Setup Instructions
The ASA A900 uses the same installation procedure as the AFF A900 system.
Video steps - ASA A900
There are two videos; one showing how to rack and cable your system and one showing
an example of using the System Manager Guided Setup to perform initial system
configuration.
Video one of two: Hardware installation and cabling
The following video shows how to install and cable your new system.
Animation - AFF A900 Installation and setup instructions
The ASA A900 uses the same installation procedure as the AFF A900 system.
1

Video two of two: Performing end-to-end software configuration
The following video shows end-to-end software configuration for systems running ONTAP 9.2 and later.
[] | https://img.youtube.com/vi/WAE0afWhj1c?/maxresdefault.jpg
Detailed steps - ASA 900
This page provides detailed step-by-step instructions for installing a typical NetApp
system. Use this article if you want more detailed installation instructions.
Step 1: Prepare for installation
To install your system, you need to create an account on the NetApp Support Site, register your system, and
get license keys. You also need to inventory the appropriate number and type of cables for your system and
collect specific network information.
You need to have access to the NetApp Hardware Universe for information about site requirements as well as
additional information on your configured system.
What you need
You might also want to have access to the ONTAP 9 Release Notes for your version of ONTAP for more
information about this system.
You need to provide the following at your site:
•Rack space for the storage system
•Phillips #2 screwdriver
•Additional networking cables to connect your system to your network switch and laptop or console with a
Web browser
Steps
1. Unpack the contents of all boxes.
2. Record the system serial number from the controllers.
3. Inventory and make a note of the number and types of cables you received.
The following table identifies the types of cables you might receive. If you receive a cable not listed in the
table, see the Hardware Universe to locate the cable and identify its use.
NetApp Hardware Universe
2

Type of
cable…
Part number and length Connector type For…
25 GbE data
Cable
X66240A-05 (112-00639),
0.5m
X66240A-2 (112-00598), 2m
X66240A-5 (112-00600), 5m
Network cable
32 Gb FC
(SFP+ Op)
X66250-2 (112-00342), 2m
X66250-5 (112-00344), 5m
X66250-15 (112-00346),
15m
FC optical network cable
40 GbE
network cable
X66100-1 (112-00542), 1m
X66100-3 (112-00543), 3m
X66100-5 (112-00544), 5m
Ethernet data, cluster
network
100 GbE
cable
X66211B-1 (112-00573), 1m
X66211B-2 (112-00574), 2m
X66211B-5 (112-00576), 5m
Network,
NVME storage,
Ethernet data,
cluster network
Optical
cables
X66031A (112-00436), 1m
X66032A (112-00437), 2m
X66033A (112-00438), 3m
FC optical network
Cat 6, RJ-45
(order
dependent)
Part numbers X6585-R6
(112-00291), 3m
X6562-R6 (112-00196), 5m
Management network and
Ethernet data
Micro-USB
console cable
Not applicable Console connection during
software setup on non-
Windows or Mac
laptop/console
Power cables Not applicable Powering up the system
4. Review the ONTAP Configuration Guide and collect the required information listed in that guide.
3

Step 2: Install the hardware
You need to install your system in a 4-post rack or NetApp system cabinet, as applicable.
1. Install the rail kits, as needed.
2. Install and secure your system using the instructions included with the rail kit.
You need to be aware of the safety concerns associated with the weight of the system.
3. Attach cable management devices (as shown).
4. Place the bezel on the front of the system.
The following diagram shows a representation of what a typical system looks like and where the major
components are located at the rear of the system:
4

Step 3: Cable controllers to your network
You can cable the controllers to your network by using the two-node switchless cluster method or by using the
cluster interconnect network.
5

Option 1: Two-node switchless cluster
Management network, data network, and management ports on the controllers are connected to switches.
The cluster interconnect ports are cabled on both controllers.
Before you begin
You must have contacted your network administrator for information about connecting the system to the
switches.
Be sure to check the direction of the cable pull-tabs when inserting the cables in the ports. Cable pull-tabs
are up for all networking module ports.
As you insert the connector, you should feel it click into place; if you do not feel it click,
remove it, turn it around and try again.
1. Use the animation or illustration to complete the cabling between the controllers and to the switches:
Animation - Cable a two-node switchless cluster
Step Perform on each controller
Cable cluster interconnect ports:
•Slot A4 and B4 (e4a)
•Slot A8 and B8 (e8a)
6

Step Perform on each controller
Cable controller management (wrench) ports.
Cable 25 GbE network switches:
Ports in slot A3 and B3 (e3a and e3c) and slot A9
and B9 (e9a and e9c) to the 25 GbE network
switches.
40GbE host network switches:
Cable host‐side b ports in slot A4 and B4 (e4b)
and slot A8 and B8 (e8b) to the host switch.
Cable 32 Gb FC connections:
Cable ports in slot A5 and B5 (5a, 5b, 5c, and 5d)
and slot A7 and B7 (7a, 7b, 7c, and 7d) to the 32
Gb FC network switches.
•Strap the cables to the cable management
arms (not shown).
•Connect the power cables to the PSUs and
connect them to different power sources (not
shown). PSU 1 and 3 provide power to all
side A components, while PSU2 and PSU4
provide power to all side B components.
Option 2: Switched cluster
Management network, data network, and management ports on the controllers are connected to switches.
The cluster interconnect and HA ports are cabled on to the cluster/HA switch.
Before you begin
You must have contacted your network administrator for information about connecting the system to the
switches.
Be sure to check the direction of the cable pull-tabs when inserting the cables in the ports. Cable pull-tabs
are up for all networking module ports.
7

As you insert the connector, you should feel it click into place; if you do not feel it click,
remove it, turn it over and try again.
1. Use the animation or illustration to complete the cabling between the controllers and to the switches:
Animation - Cable a switched cluster
B5
B6
B4
B3
B2
B1
B10
B9
B8
B7
B11
A5
A6
A4
A3
A2
A1
A10
A9
A8
A7
A11
6- 2
6- 1
a b c d
a b
a b
a b
6- 2
6- 1
Controller A
PSU 1
Controller B
PSU 2 PSU 3 PSU 4
abcd
a b c d
a b c d a b c d
a b
a b
a b
a b a b
abcd
abcdabcd
1
To cluster switches
1
To cluster switches
34 4 3
To 25 GbE
network
switches
To host
network
switch
To 32 Gb
FC network
switches
To 32 Gb
FC network
switches
To 25 GbE
network
switches
To host
network
switch
2To management
network switches
Step Perform on each controller
Cable cluster interconnect a ports:
•Slot A4 and B4 (e4a) to the cluster network
switch.
•Slot A8 and B8 (e8a) to the cluster network
switch.
Cable controller management (wrench) ports.
8