NetApp FAS2700 Series User manual

FAS2700 systems
ONTAP Systems
NetApp
April 04, 2022
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FAS2700 System Documentation
Install and setup
Start here: Choose your installation and setup experience
For most configurations, you can choose from different content formats.
•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.
If your system is in a MetroCluster IP configuration, see the Install MetroCluster IP Configuration instructions.
Quick guide - AFF A220 and FAS2700
This guide gives graphic instructions for a typical installation of your system from racking
and cabling, through initial system bring-up. Use this guide if you are familiar with
installing NetApp systems.
Access the Installation and Setup Instructions PDF poster:
AFF A220/FAS2700 Systems Installation and Setup Instructions
Videos - AFF A220 and FAS2700
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.
NetApp video: AFF A220 and FAS2700 Systems: Installation and Setup Instructions
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.
NetApp video: Software configuration for vSphere NAS datastores for FAS/AFF systems running ONTAP 9.2
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Detailed guide - AFF A220 and FAS2700
This guide gives detailed step-by-step instructions for installing a typical NetApp system.
Use this guide if you want more detailed installation instructions.
Step 1: Prepare for installation
To install your FAS2700 or AFF A220 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 Hardware Universe for information about site requirements as well as
additional information on your configured system. You might also want to have access to the Release Notes for
your version of ONTAP for more information about this system.
NetApp Hardware Universe
Find the Release Notes for your version of ONTAP 9
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
•A laptop or console with an RJ-45 connection and access to a Web browser
Steps
1. Unpack the contents of all boxes.
2. Record the system serial number from the controllers.
3. Set up your account:
a. Log in to your existing account or create an account.
b. Register your system.
NetApp Product Registration
4. Download and install Config Advisor on your laptop.
NetApp Downloads: Config Advisor
5. 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
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Type of cable… Part number and length Connector type For…
10 GbE cable
(order
dependent)
X6566B-05-R6 (112-00297), 0.5m
X6566B-2-R6 (112-00299), 2m
Cluster interconnect network
10 GbE cable
(order
dependent)
Part number X6566B-2-R6 (112-
00299), 2m
or X6566B-3-R6 (112-00300), 3m
X6566B-5-R6 (112-00301), 5m
Data
Optical network
cables (order
dependent)
X6553-R6 (112-00188), 2m
X6536-R6 (112-00090), 5m
X6554-R6(112-00189), 15m
FC host network
Cat 6, RJ-45
(order
dependent)
Part numbers X6585-R6 (112-
00291), 3m
X6562-R6 (112-00196), 5m
Management network and
Ethernet data
Storage (order
dependent)
Part number X66030A (112-
00435), 0.5m
X66031A (112-00436), 1m
X66032A (112-00437), 2m
X66033A (112-00438), 3m
Storage
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
6. Download and complete the Cluster configuration worksheet.
Cluster Configuration Worksheet
Step 2: Install the hardware
You need to install your system in a 4-post rack or NetApp system cabinet, as applicable.
Steps
1. Install the rail kits, as needed.
2. Install and secure your system using the instructions included with the rail kit.
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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.
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.
Option 1: Cable a two-node switchless cluster, unified network configuration
Management network, UTA2 data network, and management ports on the controllers are
connected to switches. The cluster interconnect ports are cabled on both controllers.
You must have contacted your network administrator for information about connecting the system to the
switches.
Be sure to check the illustration arrow for the proper cable connector pull-tab orientation.
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.
Steps
1. You can use the graphic or the step-by step instructions to complete the cabling between the controllers
and to the switches:
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Step Perform on each controller
Cable the cluster interconnect ports to each other with the cluster interconnect
cable:
•e0a to e0a
•e0b to e0b
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Step Perform on each controller
Use one of the following cable types to cable the UTA2 data ports to your host
network:
An FC host
•0c and 0d
•or 0e and 0f
A 10GbE
•e0c and e0d
•or e0e and e0f
You can connect one port pair as CNA and one port pair as FC,
or you can connect both port pairs as CNA or both port pairs as
FC.
Cable the e0M ports to the management network switches with the RJ45
cables:
DO NOT plug in the power cords at this point.
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2. To cable your storage, see Cabling controllers to drive shelves
Option 2: Cable a switched cluster, unified network configuration
Management network, UTA2 data network, and management ports on the controllers are
connected to switches. The cluster interconnect ports are cabled to the cluster
interconnect switches.
You must have contacted your network administrator for information about connecting the system to the
switches.
Be sure to check the illustration arrow for the proper cable connector pull-tab orientation.
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.
Steps
1. You can use the graphic or the step-by step instructions to complete the cabling between the controllers
and the switches:
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Step Perform on each controller module
Cable e0a and e0b to the cluster interconnect switches with the cluster
interconnect cable:
Use one of the following cable types to cable the UTA2 data ports to your host
network:
An FC host
•0c and 0d
•or 0e and 0f
A 10GbE
•e0c and e0d
•or e0e and e0f
You can connect one port pair as CNA and one port pair as FC,
or you can connect both port pairs as CNA or both port pairs as
FC.
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Step Perform on each controller module
Cable the e0M ports to the management network switches with the RJ45
cables:
DO NOT plug in the power cords at this point.
2. To cable your storage, see Cabling controllers to drive shelves
Option 3: Cable a two-node switchless cluster, Ethernet network configuration
Management network, Ethernet data network, and management ports on the controllers
are connected to switches. The cluster interconnect ports are cabled on both controllers.
You must have contacted your network administrator for information about connecting the system to the
switches.
Be sure to check the illustration arrow for the proper cable connector pull-tab orientation.
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.
Steps
1. You can use the graphic or the step-by step instructions to complete the cabling between the controllers
and to the switches:
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Step Perform on each controller
Cable the cluster interconnect ports to each other with the cluster interconnect
cable:
•e0a to e0a
•e0b to e0b
Use the Cat 6 RJ45 cable to cable the e0c through e0f ports to your host
network:
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Step Perform on each controller
Cable the e0M ports to the management network switches with the RJ45
cables:
DO NOT plug in the power cords at this point.
2. To cable your storage, see Cabling controllers to drive shelves
Option 4: Cable a switched cluster, Ethernet network configuration
Management network, Ethernet data network, and management ports on the controllers
are connected to switches. The cluster interconnect ports are cabled to the cluster
interconnect switches.
You must have contacted your network administrator for information about connecting the system to the
switches.
Be sure to check the illustration arrow for the proper cable connector pull-tab orientation.
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.
Steps
1. You can use the graphic or the step-by step instructions to complete the cabling between the controllers
and the switches:
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Step Perform on each controller module
Cable e0a and e0b to the cluster interconnect switches with the
cluster interconnect cable:
Use the Cat 6 RJ45 cable to cable the e0c through e0f ports to your
host network:
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Step Perform on each controller module
Cable the e0M ports to the management network switches with the
RJ45 cables:
DO NOT plug in the power cords at this point.
2. To cable your storage, see Cabling controllers to drive shelves
Step 4: Cable controllers to drive shelves
You must cable the controllers to your shelves using the onboard storage ports. NetApp
recommends MP-HA cabling for systems with external storage. If you have a SAS tape
drive, you can use single-path cabling. If you have no external shelves, MP-HA cabling to
internal drives is optional (not shown) if the SAS cables are ordered with the system.
Option 1: Cable storage on an HA pair with external drive shelves
You must cable the shelf-to-shelf connections, and then cable both controllers to the drive
shelves.
Be sure to check the illustration arrow for the proper cable connector pull-tab orientation.
Steps
1. Cable the HA pair with external drive shelves:
The example uses DS224C. Cabling is similar with other supported drive shelves.
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Step Perform on each controller
Cable the shelf-to-shelf ports.
•Port 3 on IOM A to port 1 on the IOM A on the shelf directly below.
•Port 3 on IOM B to port 1 on the IOM B on the shelf directly below.
mini-SAS HD to mini-SAS HD cables
Connect each node to IOM A in the stack.
•Controller 1 port 0b to IOM A port 3 on last drive shelf in the stack.
•Controller 2 port 0a to IOM A port 1 on the first drive shelf in the stack.
mini-SAS HD to mini-SAS HD cables
Connect each node to IOM B in the stack
•Controller 1 port 0a to IOM B port 1 on first drive shelf in the stack.
•Controller 2 port 0b to IOM B port 3 on the last drive shelf in the stack.
mini-SAS HD to mini-SAS HD cables
If you have more than one drive shelf stack, see the Installation and Cabling Guide for your drive shelf
type.
Installing and cabling
2. To complete setting up your system, see Completing system setup and configuration
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Step 5: Complete system setup and configuration
You can complete the system setup and configuration using cluster discovery with only a
connection to the switch and laptop, or by connecting directly to a controller in the system
and then connecting to the management switch.
Option 1: Complete system setup if network discovery is enabled
If you have network discovery enabled on your laptop, you can complete system setup
and configuration using automatic cluster discovery.
Steps
1. Use the following animation to set one or more drive shelf IDs
Setting drive shelf IDs
2. Plug the power cords into the controller power supplies, and then connect them to power sources on
different circuits.
3. Turn on the power switches to both nodes.
Initial booting may take up to eight minutes.
4. Make sure that your laptop has network discovery enabled.
See your laptop’s online help for more information.
5. Use the following animation to connect your laptop to the Management switch.
Connecting your laptop to the Management switch
6. Select an ONTAP icon listed to discover:
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a. Open File Explorer.
b. Click network in the left pane.
c. Right click and select refresh.
d. Double-click either ONTAP icon and accept any certificates displayed on your screen.
XXXXX is the system serial number for the target node.
System Manager opens.
7. Use System Manager guided setup to configure your system using the data you collected in the NetApp
ONTAP Configuration Guide.
ONTAP Configuration Guide
8. Verify the health of your system by running Config Advisor.
9. After you have completed the initial configuration, go to the ONTAP & ONTAP System Manager
Documentation Resources page for information about configuring additional features in ONTAP.
Option 2: Completing system setup and configuration if network discovery is not enabled
If network discovery is not enabled on your laptop, you must complete the configuration
and setup using this task.
Steps
1. Cable and configure your laptop or console:
a. Set the console port on the laptop or console to 115,200 baud with N-8-1.
See your laptop or console’s online help for how to configure the console port.
b. Connect the console cable to the laptop or console, and connect the console port on the controller
using the console cable that came with your system.
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c. Connect the laptop or console to the switch on the management subnet.
d. Assign a TCP/IP address to the laptop or console, using one that is on the management subnet.
2. Use the following animation to set one or more drive shelf IDs:
Setting drive shelf IDs
3. Plug the power cords into the controller power supplies, and then connect them to power sources on
different circuits.
4. Turn on the power switches to both nodes.
Initial booting may take up to eight minutes.
5. Assign an initial node management IP address to one of the nodes.
If the management network has DHCP… Then…
Configured Record the IP address assigned to the new
controllers.
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If the management network has DHCP… Then…
Not configured a. Open a console session using PuTTY, a
terminal server, or the equivalent for your
environment.
Check your laptop or console’s
online help if you do not know
how to configure PuTTY.
b. Enter the management IP address when
prompted by the script.
6. Using System Manager on your laptop or console, configure your cluster:
a. Point your browser to the node management IP address.
The format for the address is https://x.x.x.x.
b. Configure the system using the data you collected in the NetApp ONTAP Configuration guide.
ONTAP Configuration Guide
7. Verify the health of your system by running Config Advisor.
8. After you have completed the initial configuration, go to the ONTAP & ONTAP System Manager
Documentation Resources page for information about configuring additional features in ONTAP.
Maintain
Boot media
Overview of boot media replacement - AFF A220 and FAS2700
The boot media stores a primary and secondary set of system (boot image) files that the
system uses when it boots. Depending on your network configuration, you can perform
either a nondisruptive or disruptive replacement.
You must have a USB flash drive, formatted to FAT32, with the appropriate amount of storage to hold the
image_xxx.tgz file.
You also must copy the image_xxx.tgz file to the USB flash drive for later use in this procedure.
•The nondisruptive and disruptive methods for replacing a boot media both require you to restore the var
file system:
◦For nondisruptive replacement, the HA pair must be connected to a network to restore the var file
system.
◦For disruptive replacement, you do not need a network connection to restore the var file system, but
the process requires two reboots.
•You must replace the failed component with a replacement FRU component you received from your
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