NetApp AFF A400 Manual

Prepare for installation Install hardware Cable storage Complete system setup
and configuration
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AFF A400 Systems
Installation and Setup Instructions
Prepare for installation |Stage 1
You provide
Contents
In the box
Cables in your
shipment are
order-dependent.
Not all cables
shown may be
in your shipment.
Pre-setup
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1. Unpack all boxes and inventory contents. For more cable information and part numbers, see the Hardware Universe.
2. If you are not already in the AFF and FAS System Documentation Center, go to AFF and FAS System Documentation Center;
click AFF A400 systems; click Installation and Setup:
- Review the NetApp ONTAP Configuration Guide.
- Watch the videos listed under Setup videos.
.
Laptop or console
With a USB/serial connection and access to a
Web browser to configure your storage system
Rack space
4U for AFF A400
+2U for each NS224 shelf
Additional network cables
For connecting your storage system to your
network switch and laptop or console.
Part numbers:
X5585-R6 (112-00291), 3m
X6562-R6 (112-00196), 5m
RJ-45 cables
Wrench port (e0M/BMC)
(order-dependent)
Storage Cables
mini-SAS HD to
mini-SAS HD cables
Part numbers:
X66211A-05 (112-00595), 0.5m
X66211A-1 (112-00573), 1m
X66211A-2 (112-00574), 2m
X66211A-5 (112-00576), 5m
100 GbE cable (QSFP28)
Storage, cluster network, and
Ethernet data (order-dependent)
Part numbers:
X66030A (112-00435), .5m
X66031A (112-00436), 1m
X66032A (112-00437), 2m
X66033A (112-00438), 3m
Additional cables
Power cables
Ethernet cables
micro USB console cable
Slide rail kit
Cable management tray
Screwdriver
Phillips #2
16 Gb FC or 25GbE cables
Mezzanine cards (SFPs pre-installed):
Part number:
X66250-2-N-C (112-00342)
Part numbers:
X66240-2 (112-00598), 2m
X66240-5 (112-00639), 5m
25 GbE cable (SFP28s)
HA interconnect, GbE network cable.
Part numbers:
X66250-2 (112-00342), 2m
X66250-5 (112-00344), 5m
X66250-15 (112-00346), 15m
32 Gb FC (SFP+ Op)
FC optical network cable

Install hardware |Stage 2
Switchless cluster: Connect ports e3a to e3a and
ports e3b to e3b
Switched cluster: Controller 1: Connect port e3a to switch 1
and port e3b to switch 2. Controller 2: Connect port e3a to
switch 1 and port e3b to switch 2.
Connect ports e0a to e0a and ports e0b to e0b.
(HA interconnect only)
Connect ports to the 25 GbE data network switches.
(optional, configuration dependent)
• Install the slide rail or telco tray kits, as needed, and then install and
secure your system using the instructions included with the kit.
• Attach cable management devices to the back of each controller (as shown).
• Place the bezel on the front of the system.
• Install any drive shelves for your system.
Install system in a rack or cabinet
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LIFTING HAZARD
CAUTION
≥50.1 kg (≥110.2 lbs.)
Cable the controller for a switchless or switched cluster
See your network administrator for help connecting to your switches.
DO NOT plug the power cables into a power source yet.
The system will boot as soon as the power cables are plugged into the power source and power supplies.
100 GbE cables (cluster network)
25 GbE cables
Ethernet cables
Optical cables
Pull-tab
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.
Pull-tab
X1151A
X1148A
Connect ports to the FC data network switches.
(optional, configuration dependent)
Connect the Wrench port (e0M/BMC) to the management
switches
Connect the mezzanine ports (e0e | 0e through e0h | 0h) to
either 25 GbE or 16 Gb FC switches; configuration dependent.
Strap the cables to the cable management arms. (not shown)
25 GbE cables
FC cables
Rear view of NS224 drive shelf
e0a-e0b ports
Switched cluster To Ethernet or FC switches
(optional, configuration-dependent)
To Ethernet or FC switches
(optional, configuration-dependent)
To cluster
switches
To 25 GbE data
network switches
(optional, configuration-dependent)
To management
network switches
To 16Gb FC or
25GbE switches
(optional, configuration-dependent)
To 25 GbE data
network switches
(optional, configuration-dependent)
To management
network switches
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e0a e0b
e0a e0b
Switchless cluster
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To 16Gb FC or
25GbE switches
(optional, configuration-dependent)
e0a
e3b e3a
e0b
e0a e0b
e3b e3a
e3b e3a
e3b e3a
16Gb FC or 25GbE
16Gb FC or 25GbE
Rear view of AFF A400 System

Cable storage |Stage 3
Cabling an AFF A400 system
to one NS224 shelf
100 GbE QSFP28 copper cable
Connect controller A port e0c
to port e0a on NSM A on the shelf.
Connect controller A port e0d
to port e0b on NSM B on the shelf.
Connect controller B port e0c
to port e0a on NSM B on the shelf.
Connect controller B port e0d
to port e0b on NSM A on the shelf.
Pull-tab
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.
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Shelf 1
NSM A
NSM B
Controller A
Controller B
e0a
e0c e0d
e0c e0d
e0a
e0b
e0b
Cabling an AFF A400 system
to two NS224 shelves
100 GbE QSFP28 copper cable
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Shelf 1
NSM A
NSM B
Controller A
Controller B
e0a
e0c e0d
e0c
e0a
e0b
e0b
Shelf 2
NSM A
NSM B
e0a
e0a e0b
e0d
e0b
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Use the table below to connect your
controllers to the two NS224 shelves.
e0c
e0d
1
2
Controller A
Onboard
Controller B
e0a
e0b
e0a
e0b
Shelf 2
NSM A
NSM B
e0a
e0b
e0a
e0b
Shelf 1
NSM A
NSM B
Slot 5
e0c
e0d
1
2
Onboard
Slot 5

Cable storage |Stage 3 cont.
Cabling an AFF A400 system
to three DS224C shelves
Connect the shelf-to-shelf ports
Connect Controller A to the drive shelves
Connect Controller B to the drive shelves
mini-SAS HD
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A
B
1
2
A
B
1
2
A
B
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Shelf 1
Shelf 2
Shelf 3
IOMA IOMB
Controller A
Controller B
0a 0d
0a 0d
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1 3
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Pull-tab
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.
Pull-tab

Complete system setup and configuration |Stage 4
3Complete initial cluster setup with network discovery:
Note: If your laptop does not support network discovery, see the Installation and setup guide.
Connect your laptop to the management switch and access the network computers and devices using substeps a through c.
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 dierent circuits.
Note: NS224 shelves have no power switch and will begin to boot. For all other shelf models, turn on the power switch to boot the shelves.
2. If you need to change the
shelf IDs, continue with substeps
a through e; otherwise, skip to
“Power on the controllers” below.
Repeat these steps for any
remaining drive shelves.
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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
5Completing setup
1. Click...
a) mysupport.netapp.com b) Create/log in to your account
c) Download and install Active IQ Config Advisor d) Register your system
2. Verify the health of your system by running Config Advisor.
3. After you have completed the initial configuration, go to the NetApp ONTAP Resources
page for information about configuring additional features in ONTAP.
4Use System Manager Guided Setup to configure your cluster
2Power on the controllers
Plug the power cords into the controller power supplies, and then
connect them to power sources on dierent circuits.
Note: The system begins to boot as soon as the power supplies are
connected to the power sources. Booting may take up to 8 minutes.
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Remove end cap
Shelf ID number
0 0
a
Shelf ID number
0 9
c
Press and hold shelf ID button until
2nd digit blinks, then push to advance
to 0-9.
Note: The first digit stops blinking, and
the second digit continues to blink.
Wait 10 seconds for the
Amber LED (!) to appear,
then power-cycle the
drive shelf to set shelf ID.
e
0 9
Replace
end cap
d
Shelf ID button
Faceplate
Press and hold shelf ID button until 1st
digit blinks, then push to advance to 0-9.
Note: The first digit continues to blink.
b