NetApp ASA C Series Instruction sheet

ASA C-series systems
Install and maintain
NetApp
October 20, 2023
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All SAN Array (ASA) C-series Systems
ASA C250 systems
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 steps - ASA C250
This section 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:
•English: ASA A250 Installation and Setup Instructions
•Japanese: ASA A250 Systems Installation and Setup Instructions
•Chinese: ASA A250 Systems Installation and Setup Instructions
Videos - ASA C250
The following video shows how to install and cable your new system.
Animation - Installation and Setup of an AFF A250
The ASA C250 uses the same installation procedure as the AFF A250 system.
Detailed steps - ASA C250
This section gives detailed step-by-step instructions for installing an ASA C250 system.
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Step 1: Prepare for installation
To install your AFF A250 system, you need to create an account and register the system. You also need to
inventory the appropriate number and type of cables for your system and collect specific network information.
Customers with specific power requirements must check HWU for their configuration options.
Before you begin
•Make sure you have access to the NetApp Hardware Universe (HWU) for information about site
requirements.
•Make sure you have access to the 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. Set up your account:
a. Log in to your existing account or create an account.
b. Register your system.
4. Download and install NetApp Downloads: Config Advisor on your laptop.
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 NetApp Hardware Universe to locate the cable and identify its use.
Type of cable… Part number and length Connector type For…
25 GbE cable X66240A-05 (112-00595), 0.5m;
X66240-2 (112-00573), 2m
Cluster interconnect network
X66240A-2 (112-00598), 2m;
X66240A-5 (112-00600), 5m
Data
100 GbE cable X66211-2 (112-00574), 2m;
X66211-5 (112-00576), 5m
Storage
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Type of cable… Part number and length Connector type For…
RJ-45 (order
dependent)
Not applicable Management network (BMC and
wrench port) and Ethernet data
(e0a and e0b)
Fibre Channel X66250-2 (112-00342) 2m;
X66250-5 (112-00344) 5m;
X66250-15 (112-00346) 15m;
X66250-30 (112-00347) 30m
Micro-USB
console cable
Not applicable Console connection during
software setup
Power cables Not applicable Powering up the system
6. Review the ONTAP Configuration Guide and collect the required information listed in that guide.
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.
You need to be aware of the safety concerns associated with the weight of the system.
3. Identify and manage cables because this system does not have a cable management device.
4. Place the bezel on the front of the system.
Step 3: Cable controllers to cluster
Cable the controllers to a cluster by using the two-node switchless cluster method or by using the cluster
interconnect network method.
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Option 1: Two-node switchless cluster
The management, Fibre Channel, and data or host network ports on the controller modules are
connected to switches. The cluster interconnect ports are cabled on both controller modules.
Before you begin
•Contact 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.
About this task
Use the animation or the tabulated steps to complete the cabling between the controllers and the
switches. Perform the steps on each controller.
Animation - Cable two-node switchless cluster
Steps
1. Use the the 25GbE cluster interconnect cable to connect the cluster interconnect ports e0c to e0c and
e0d to e0d.
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2. Cable the wrench ports to the management network switches with the RJ45 cables.
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DO NOT plug in the power cords at this point.
Option 2: Switched cluster
All ports on the controllers are connected to switches; cluster interconnect, management, Fibre Channel,
and data or host network switches.
Before you begin
•Contact 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.
About this task
Use the animation or the steps to complete the cabling between the controllers and the switches. Perform
the steps on each controller.
Animation - Cable switched cluster
Steps
1. Cable the cluster interconnect ports e0c and e0d to the 25 GbE cluster interconnect switches.
2. Cable the wrench ports to the management network switches with the RJ45 cables.
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Step 4: Cable to host network or storage (Optional)
You have configuration-dependent optional cabling to the Fibre Channel or iSCSI host networks or direct-
attached storage. This cabling is not exclusive; you can have cabling to a host network and storage.
NetApp Hardware Universe slot priority for host network cards (Fibre Channel or 25GbE) is slot
2. However, if you have both cards, the Fibre Channel card goes in slot 2 and the 25GbE card
goes in slot 1 (as shown in the options below). If you have an external shelf, the storage card
goes in slot 1, the only supported slot for shelves.
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Option 1: Cable to Fibre Channel host network
Fibre Channel ports on the controllers are connected to Fibre Channel host network switches.
Before you begin
•Contact 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..
About this task
Perform the following step on each controller module.
Steps
1. Cable ports 2a through 2d to the FC host switches.
Option 2: Cable to 25GbE data or host network
25GbE ports on the controllers are connected to 25GbE data or host network switches.
Before you begin
•Contact 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.
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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.
About this task
Perform the following step on each controller module.
Steps
1. Cable ports e4a through e4d to the 10GbE host network switches.
Option 3: Cable controllers to single drive shelf
Cable each controller to the NSM modules on the NS224 drive shelf.
Before you begin
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.
About this task
Use the animation or the tabulated steps to complete the cabling between the controllers and the single
shelf. Perform the steps on each controller module.
Animation - Cable the controllers to a single NS224
Steps
1. Cable controller A to the shelf.
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