NetApp AFF A400 Manual

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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 A400 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
RJ-45 cables
Wrench port (e0M/BMC)
(order-dependent)
Part numbers X5585-R6, 3m;
X6562-R6, 5m
100 GbE cable (QSFP28)
Storage, cluster network,
GbE network, and Ethernet data
(order-dependent)
Part numbers X66211A-05, 0.5m;
X66211A-1, 1m; X66211A-2, 2m;
X66211A-5, 5m
16 Gb FC or 25GbE cables
Mezzanine cards
(SFPs pre-installed)
Part number X66250-2-N-C
25 GbE cable (SFP28)
HA interconnect
Part numbers X66240-2, 2m;
X66240-5, 5m
32 Gb FC (SFP+ Op)
FC optical network cable
Part numbers X66250-2, 2m;
X66250-5, 5m; X66250-15, 15m
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
4U for platform +2U
for each NS224 shelf
Screwdriver
Phillips #2
1. Install the slide rail or telco tray kits, as needed, and then install and secure your
storage system using the instructions included with the kit.
2. Attach cable management devices to the back
of each controller (as shown).
3. Place the bezel on the front of the platform.
4. Install any drive shelves for your storage system.
LIFTING HAZARD
CAUTION
≥50.1 kg (≥110.2 lbs.)
Install storage
system in a rack
or cabinet
micro USB console cable
Power cables
Ethernet cables
Additional cables
Cable management tray
Slide rail kit

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
DO NOT plug the power cables into a power source yet.
The storage system will boot as soon as the power cables are plugged into the power source and power supplies.
Switchless cluster
Connect ports e0c to e0c and ports e0d to e0d.
Switched cluster
Controller A: Connect port e0c to switch 1 and
port e0d to switch 2. Controller B: Connect
port e0c to switch 1 and port e0d to switch 2.
Connect ports e0a to e0a and ports e0b to e0b
(HA interconnect only).
Connect ports to the 100 GbE data network
switches (optional, configuration dependent).
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).
100 GbE cables (cluster network)
Optical cables
FC cables
25 GbE cables
100 GbE cables
Ethernet cables
1
2
3
4
6
5
7
Note: If the port labels on the card are not visible, check the card installation orientation (the PCIe connector socket is on the left side of the card slot),
and then look for the card, by part number, in the Hardware Universe for a graphic of the bezel which will show the port labels. The card part number
can be found using the sysconfig -a command or on the system packing list.
Switched cluster
Switchless cluster
Cable the controllers for a switchless or switched cluster
See your network administrator for help connecting to your switches.
1
To Ethernet or FC switches
(optional, configuration-dependent)
To 16 Gb FC or
25 GbE switches
(optional, configuration-
dependent)
To 25 GbE data
network switches
(optional, configuration-dependent)
To management
network switches
21
3
4
5
21
3
4
5
e0a
e3b e3a
e0b
e0a e0b
e3b e3a
1
2
5
36
4
Controller AController B
e0e|0e e0f|0f e0g|0g e0h|0h
e0e|0e e0f|0f e0g|0g e0h|0h
D
2 1
2 1
C B A
D C B A
Controller AController B
To cluster
interconnect
switches
21
3
4
5
21
3
4
5
e0a e0b
e0a e0b
e3b e3a
e3b e3a
To Ethernet or FC switches
(optional, configuration-dependent)
To 16 Gb FC or
25 GbE switches
(optional, configuration-
dependent)
To 25 GbE data
network switches
(optional, configuration-dependent)
To management
network switches 5
36
41
e0e e0f e0g e0h
e0e e0f e0g e0h
D C B A
D C B A
2 1
2 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.
Cable to one NS224 shelf
Cable controllers | Stage 2
Cable to two NS224 shelves
100 GbE QSFP28 copper cable
100 GbE QSFP28 copper cable
Use the table below to connect your
controllers to the two NS224 shelves.
Use the table below to connect your
controllers to the NS224 shelf.
Cable storage
2
e0a
NSM A
Shelf 1
e0b e0a
NSM B
e0b e0a
NSM A
Shelf 2
e0b e0a
NSM B
e0b
Controller
e0c
e0d
Port 1
Port 2
e0c
e0d
Port 1
Port 2
AB
Slot 5Slot 5
e0c
e0a
NSM A
Shelf 1
e0b
e0d
e0c
e0d
e0a
NSM B
e0b
A
Controller
B
21
3
4
5
21
3
4
5
Shelf 1
NSM ANSM BController AController B
e0a
e0c e0d
e0c e0d
e0a
e0b
e0b
NSM ANSM BNSM ANSM B Controller AController B
21
3
4
5
21
3
4
5
Shelf 1
e0a
e0c e0d
e0c
e0a
e0b
e0b
Shelf 2
e0a
e0a e0b
e0d
e0b
12
12

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 to three DS224C shelves
Cable controllers | Stage 2
Cable storage, continued
2
mini-SAS HD
Use the tables below to connect your
controllers to three DS224C shelves.
1
2
A
B
1
2
A
B
1
2
A
B
21
3
4
5
21
3
4
5
Shelf 1 Shelf 2 Shelf 3
IOMA IOMB
Controller AController B
0a 0d
0a 0d
11
3
3
3
33
3
1
1
1
1
1
IOMA
Shelf 1
3 1
IOMB
3 1
IOMA
Shelf 2
3 1
IOMB
3 1
IOMA
Shelf 3
3 1
IOMB
3
Shelf to shelf
1
IOMA
Shelf 1
3 1
IOMB
3 1
IOMA
Shelf 2
3 1
IOMB
3
0a
0d
0a
0d
A
Controller
B
1
IOMA
Shelf 3
3 1
IOMB
3
Shelf to controllers

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 setup
4Configure your cluster using the Configure ONTAP on a new cluster
with System Manager procedure
2
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 the detailed instructions
for each shelf type.
Change a shelf ID - NS224 shelves | Change a shelf ID - DS224 shelves
1NS224 DS224
End cap
Faceplate Shelf ID
number
Shelf ID
button access
0 0
End cap
Faceplate
Shelf ID
number
Shelf ID
button
Connect the power cables
1. Connect the power cables to each controller’s power supplies,
and then to power sources on different circuits.
2. Secure the power cables using the securing device on each power supply.
Note: The storage system powers on when plugged into the power sources.
Power cables
Controller B
PSU 2
Controller A
Power source on circuit A
Power source on circuit B
PSU 1 PSU 2
PSU 1