NetApp AFF A900 Manual

Jan_2024_Rev3_AFFA900_ISI
1. Unpack all boxes and inventory contents.
Attention: Customers with specific power requirements must check Hardware Universe for their configuration options.
2. Gather information about your storage system by completing the cluster setup worksheets:
Get started with ONTAP cluster set up.
3. Review the requirements and procedure steps for Configure ONTAP on a new cluster with System Manager.
Note: For MetroCluster configurations, use the MetroCluster installation content.
AFF A900 Systems
Installation and Setup Instructions
Prepare and install | Stage 1
Contents
in the box
Cables shown are
the most common.
See Hardware Universe
for more options.
You provide
Pre-setup
Prepare and install Cable controllers Storage system bring-up
1 2 3
25 GbE data cable
Network cable
Part numbers X66240A-05, 0.5m;
X66240A-2, 2m; X66240A-5, 5m
32 Gb FC (SFP+ Op)
FC optical network cable
Part numbers X66250-2, 2m;
X66250-5, 5m; X66250-15, 15m
Optical network cable
Ethernet, FC optical connections
Part numbers X6553-R6, 2m;
X6554-R6, 15m
Install storage
system in a rack
or cabinet
Laptop or console
With a USB/serial connection
and access to a Web browser to
configure your storage system
Additional network cables
For connecting your storage system
to your network switch and laptop
or console
Rack space
8U for platform +2U
for each NS224 shelf
Screwdriver
Phillips #2
Power cables
Ethernet cables
Additional cables
Cable management arms
Slide rail kit
40 GbE network cable
Ethernet data, cluster network
Part numbers X66100-1, 1m;
X66100-3, 3m; X66100-5, 5m
100 GbE network cable
NVMe storage, Ethernet data,
cluster network
Part numbers X66211A-05, 0.5m;
X66211B-1, 1m; X66211B-2, 2m;
X66211B-5, 5m
240 lbs. (109 kg)
Fully-populated chassis
90 lbs. (41 kg)
Empty chassis
Attention: Airflow through the platform and shelves enters from the front where the bezel
or end caps are installed and exhausts out the rear where the ports are located.
1. Install the rail kits for the platform and shelves, as needed,
using the instructions included with the kits.
2. Install the platform chassis into the rack or cabinet.
Note: Install the empty chassis and then install
the components into the chassis.
3. Attach the cable management devices to the rear of the platform.
4. Install the bezel on the front of the platform.
5. Install any drive shelves into the rack or cabinet.
Cable
management
arms Handles

Cable controllers | Stage 2
Cable the controllers for a switchless or switched cluster
See your network administrator for help connecting to your switches.
1
Attention: Be sure to check the illustration arrow for the proper cable connector pull-tab orientation.
Note: To unplug a cable, gently pull the tab to release the locking mechanism.
Switchless cluster
Cable cluster interconnect a
ports together in slot A4 and
B4 (e4a) and again in slot A8
and B8 (e8a).
Switched cluster
Cable cluster interconnect a
ports in slot A4 and B4
(e4a) and again in slot A8
and B8 (e8a) to the cluster
network switch.
Cable the wrench ports to
the management switches.
Cable ports in slot A3 and B3
(e3a and e3c) and slot A9
and B9 (e9a and e9c) to the
25 GbE network switches.
Cable host‐side bports in
slot A4 and B4 (e4b) and slot
A8 and B8 (e8b) to the host
switch.
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).
1
2
3
Cluster interconnect cables
Ethernet cable
4
5
Switched cluster
Switchless cluster
40 GbE network cables
32 Gb FC (SFP+ Op) cables
25 GbE network cables
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
31
1
2To management
network switches
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
4 4
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
33
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
4 4
e3a
5a 5b 5c 5d
7a 7b 7c 7d
e3c
e9a e9c
e4a e4b
e8a e8b
e3a
5a 5b 5c 5d
7a 7b 7c 7d
e3c
e9a e9c
e4a e4b
e8a e8b
e3a
5a 5b 5c 5d
7a 7b 7c 7d
e3c
e9a e9c
e4a e4b
e8a e8b
e3a
5a 5b 5c 5d
7a 7b 7c 7d
e3c
e9a e9c
e4a e4b
e8a e8b
e3a
5a 5b 5c 5d
7a 7b 7c 7d
e3c
e9a e9c
e4a e4b
e8a e8b
e3a
5a 5b 5c 5d
7a 7b 7c 7d
e3c
e9a e9c
e4a e4b
e8a e8b
e3a
5a 5b 5c 5d
7a 7b 7c 7d
e3c
e9a e9c
e4a e4b
e8a e8b
e3a
5a 5b 5c 5d
7a 7b 7c 7d
e3c
e9a e9c
e4a e4b
e8a e8b

Attention: Be sure to check the illustration arrow for the proper cable connector pull-tab orientation.
Note: To unplug a cable, gently pull the tab to release the locking mechanism.
Cable controllers | Stage 2
Cable storage
3
Cable to one NS224 shelf
Use the table below to cable your controllers to the NS224 shelf.
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
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
Shelf 1
NSM ANSM B
e0a
e0b
e0b
e0a
Controller A Controller B
e0a
NSM A
Shelf 1
e0b e0a
NSM B
e0b
Controller
Port A
Port B
Port A
Port B
Port A
Port B
Port A
Port B
AB
Slot 2Slot 10Slot 2Slot 10
100 GbE QSFP28 copper cables
2a 2a
10b 10b
2a 2a
10b 10b

Attention: Be sure to check the illustration arrow for the proper cable connector pull-tab orientation.
Note: To unplug a cable, gently pull the tab to release the locking mechanism.
Cable controllers | Stage 2
Cable storage, continued
3
Cable to two NS224 drive shelves
Use the table below to cable your controllers to the two NS224 shelves.
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
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
Shelf 1
Shelf 2
NSM ANSM BNSM ANSM B
e0a
e0a
e0b
e0b
e0a
e0a
e0b
e0b
Controller A Controller B
e0a
NSM A
Shelf 1
e0b e0a
NSM B
e0b e0a
NSM A
Shelf 2
e0b e0a
NSM B
e0b
Controller
Port A
Port B
Port A
Port B
Port A
Port B
Port A
Port B
AB
Slot 2Slot 10Slot 2Slot 10
100 GbE QSFP28 copper cables
2a 2b
10a 10b 10a 10b
2a 2b2a 2b
10a 10b 10a 10b
2a 2b

2
Power cables
Connect the power cords
1. Connect the power cables to each controller’s power supply, and then
to power sources on different circuits. PSU 1 and PSU 3 provide power to
all side A FRUs, PSU 2 and PSU 4 provide power to all side B FRUs.
2. Secure the power cables using the securing device on each power supply.
3. Turn on the power switches to all nodes. PSU 1 PSU 2 PSU 3 PSU 4 2nd
power
source
1st
power
source
Controller A Controller B
Storage system bring-up | Stage 3
3Complete the initial cluster setup with network discovery
Note: If your laptop does not support network discovery, see the Detailed steps.
Connect your laptop to the management switch and access the network computers and devices.
aOpen File Explorer
c
Double-click either ONTAP icon.
Note: Accept any certificates displayed on your screen.
b
Click network in the left pane.
Then right click and select refresh.
Laptop
Management Switch
5Complete the setup
4Configure your cluster using the Configure ONTAP on a new cluster
with System Manager procedure
1. Click...
a) mysupport.netapp.com b) Create/log in to your account c) Register your system
2. Download and install Active IQ Config Advisor, and then run it to verify the health of your storage system.
3. After you have completed the initial configuration, go to the NetApp ONTAP Resources
page for information about configuring additional features in ONTAP.
Power on the shelves and set shelf IDs
Note: For NS224 drive shelves, shelf IDs are pre-set to 00 and 01. If you want
to change the shelf IDs, use the straightened end of a paperclip, or narrow tipped
ball point pen to access the shelf ID button behind the faceplate.
1. Plug the power cords into the shelf power supplies, and then
connect them to power sources on different circuits.
Note: NS224 shelves have no power switch and will begin to boot.
2. If you need to change the shelf ID's, see
Change a shelf ID - NS224 shelves for detailed instructions.
1
Shelf ID button access
Faceplate
End cap
Shelf ID number