NetApp AFF A700 Manual

210-06635+B0
Complete system setup and configuration |4
Pre-setup 1. Go to mysupport.netapp.com and create an account, register your system, and get your license keys. 
2. Unpack all boxes and inventory contents.
3. Go to the AFF and FAS System Documentation Center and click AFF A700 and FAS9000 systems, and then Installation and Setup:
- Download Config Advisor.
- Download and complete the Cluster Configuration Worksheet.
- Watch the videos listed under Setup videos.
Prepare for installation Install hardware Cable storage Complete system setup
and configuration
1 2 3 4
AFF A700 and
FAS9000 Systems
Installation and Setup Instructions
Screwdriver
Phillips #2
Client
Runs the software to configure
your storage system
Rack space
8U per chassis
Prepare for installation |1
You provide
In the box
1Cable and configure your client
If your system has one or more external drive shelves,
set the shelf IDs:
1. Power on the drive shelf, and then remove the end cap on the left of the shelf.
2. Press and hold the orange button until the first digit blinks, and then press the button to advance
the first digit (0-9) to the desired number. The first digit continues to blink.
3. Press and hold the button until the second digit blinks, and then press the button to advance
the second digit (0-9) to the desired number. The first digit stops blinking, and the second digit continues to blink.
4. Press and hold the button until the second digit stops blinking, and then replace the end cap on the shelf.
5. Wait about 10 seconds for both digits to start blinking again and for the LED to illuminate,
and then power-cycle the drive shelf to make the shelf ID take eect.
6. Repeat these steps for any remaining drive shelves.
2
3
4
Turn on the power switches
to all nodes
Configure your system using the Application Setup Wizard
Connect the console cable to the client
and the console port on the controller module.
Connect the client to the switch
on the management subnet:
a. Give the client a TCP/IP address
on the management subnet.
b. Set the console port on the client
to 115,200 baud with N-8-1 and flow
control disabled.
micro USB console cable
Ethernet cable
2
1
1. Assign an initial node management IP address to one of the nodes.
If you have DHCP configured on your management network, record the IP address assigned to the new controllers.
Otherwise,
a. Open a console session using PuTTY, a terminal server, or the equivalent for your environment.
b. Enter the node management IP address when prompted.
2. Use System Manager Guided Setup to configure your cluster.
a. Point your browser to the address you assigned in step 1: https://x.x.x.x.
b. Enter the data from your Cluster Configuration Worksheet.
3. Run Config Advisor from your client to check the hardware installation of your system and for conformance
to NetApp® recommended settings.
Controller-to-controller cablesHost cables
10 GbE network cable
Part number 112-00299,
112-00300, or 112-00301
40 GbE network cable
Part number 112-00543
Optical network cable
Part number 112-00188,
112-00189, or 112-00090
Storage cables
MiniSAS HD cable
Part number 112-00436,
112-00437, or 112-00438
40 GbE cluster interconnect cable
Part number 112-00542 or 112-00543
Ethernet cables
Additional network cables
For connecting your storage
to your network switch and client
Power cablesUSB console cable
Part number 112-00508
A5
A6
A4
A3
A2
A1
A10
A9
A8
A7
A11
B5
B6
B4
B3
B2
B1
B10
B9
B8
B7
B11
6-2
6-1
6-2
6-1
A5
A6
A4
A3
A2
A1
A10
A9
A8
A7
A11
B5
B6
B4
B3
B2
B1
B10
B9
B8
B7
B11
6-2
6-1
6-2
6-1
AFF A700/FAS9000 system
Client
Management subnet
1
2
A5
A6
A4
A3
A2
A1
A10
A9
A8
A7
A11
B5
B6
B4
B3
B2
B1
B10
B9
B8
B7
B11
6-2
6-1
6-2
6-1
A
B
1
2
PSU 1 and PSU 3 provide power to all side A FRUs,
PSU 2 and PSU 4 provide power to all side B FRUs.
A
PSU 1 PSU 2 PSU 3 PSU 4
B
2nd
power
source
1st
power
source

Install hardware |2Cable storage |3
• Unpack all boxes and inventory contents.
• Install rail kits, as needed, using the rail kit
installation instructions.
• Install the empty chassis into the system cabinet or rack.
• Reinstall the system components into the chassis,
matching the chassis slot ID with the slot ID
sticker on the component.
• Attach cable management device.
• Place the bezel on the front of the system.
Unpack and install the system.
Cable controller to switches (choose option A or B below)
See your network administrator for help connecting to your switch.
321 Connect the shelf-to-shelf ports Connect the controllers to Stack 1 Connect the controllers to Stack 2
Cabling a FAS9000 or an AFF A700 WITH external storage
(DS212C or DS224C disk shelves)
DO NOT power on controllers
at this point.
Handles and cable
management device
240 lbs. (109 kg)
Fully-populated chassis
A5
A6
A4
A3
A2
A1
A10
A9
A8
A7
A11
B5
B6
B4
B3
B2
B1
B10
B9
B8
B7
B11
6-2
6-1
6-2
6-1
1
1
2To management
network switches
3
To data
network
switches
3
To data
network
switches
90 lbs. (41 kg)
Empty chassis
2
1
A5
A6
A4
A3
A2
A1
A10
A9
A8
A7
A11
B5
B6
B4
B3
B2
B1
B10
B9
B8
B7
B11
6-2
6-1
6-2
6-1
2To management
network switches
3
To data
network
switches
3
To data
network
switches
1
To cluster switches
1
To cluster switches
Multipath HA cabling
Quad-path HA cabling
(optional)
Insert SAS cable tab UP or tab DOWN and gently push into place until it clicks.
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A6
A4
A3
A2
A1
A10
A9
A8
A7
A11
B5
B6
B4
B3
B2
B1
B10
B9
B8
B7
B11
6-2
6-1
6-2
6-1
Stack 1
Controller 1 Controller 2
Stack 2
First shelf
Last shelf
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OPTION A:
Cable cluster interconnect ports A
together in slot A4 and B4 (e4a) and
again in slot A8 and B8 (e8a).
OPTION B:
Connect ports a in slot A4, B4, A8
and B8 (e4a, e8a) to the cluster
switch. Use the cables supported by
your switch.
Connect the wrench ports
to the management switches.
Connect the e4b and e8b ports
to the data switches.
Connect the e2a, e2c, e10a and
e10c ports to the data switches.
Strap the cables to the cable
management arms (not shown).
Connect the power cables to the
PSUs and connect them to dierent
power sources (not shown).
4
5
1
2
3
Cluster interconnect cable
Part number 112-00542 or 112-00543
10 GbE network cable
(PN 112-00299, 112-00300 or 112-00301)
Ethernet cable
Mini-SAS HD cable
(PN 112-00436, 112-00437, or 112-00438)
Power cable
Two node switchless cluster, ONTAP
A
Switched HA configuration
B
Controller A
PSU 1
Controller B
PSU 2 PSU 3 PSU 4
Controller A
PSU 1
Controller B
PSU 2 PSU 3 PSU 4
PSU 1 and PSU 3
provide power to
all side A FRUs,
PSU 2 and PSU 4
provide power to
all side B FRUs.
A
PSU 1 PSU 2 PSU 3 PSU 4
B
2nd
power
source
1st
power
source

Install hardware |2Cable storage |3
• Unpack all boxes and inventory contents.
• Install rail kits, as needed, using the rail kit
installation instructions.
• Install the empty chassis into the system cabinet or rack.
• Reinstall the system components into the chassis,
matching the chassis slot ID with the slot ID
sticker on the component.
• Attach cable management device.
• Place the bezel on the front of the system.
Unpack and install the system.
Cable controller to switches (choose option A or B below)
See your network administrator for help connecting to your switch.
321 Connect the shelf-to-shelf ports Connect the controllers to Stack 1 Connect the controllers to Stack 2
Cabling a FAS9000 or an AFF A700 WITH external storage
(DS212C or DS224C disk shelves)
DO NOT power on controllers
at this point.
Handles and cable
management device
240 lbs. (109 kg)
Fully-populated chassis
A5
A6
A4
A3
A2
A1
A10
A9
A8
A7
A11
B5
B6
B4
B3
B2
B1
B10
B9
B8
B7
B11
6-2
6-1
6-2
6-1
1
1
2To management
network switches
3
To data
network
switches
3
To data
network
switches
90 lbs. (41 kg)
Empty chassis
2
1
A5
A6
A4
A3
A2
A1
A10
A9
A8
A7
A11
B5
B6
B4
B3
B2
B1
B10
B9
B8
B7
B11
6-2
6-1
6-2
6-1
2To management
network switches
3
To data
network
switches
3
To data
network
switches
1
To cluster switches
1
To cluster switches
Multipath HA cabling
Quad-path HA cabling
(optional)
Insert SAS cable tab UP or tab DOWN and gently push into place until it clicks.
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2
AC AC
1
2
AC AC
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L N K L N K
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L N K L N K
43
L N K L N K
1
2
AC AC
A5
A6
A4
A3
A2
A1
A10
A9
A8
A7
A11
B5
B6
B4
B3
B2
B1
B10
B9
B8
B7
B11
6-2
6-1
6-2
6-1
Stack 1
Controller 1 Controller 2
Stack 2
First shelf
Last shelf
IOMA IOMB
IOMA IOMB
OPTION A:
Cable cluster interconnect ports A
together in slot A4 and B4 (e4a) and
again in slot A8 and B8 (e8a).
OPTION B:
Connect ports a in slot A4, B4, A8
and B8 (e4a, e8a) to the cluster
switch. Use the cables supported by
your switch.
Connect the wrench ports
to the management switches.
Connect the e4b and e8b ports
to the data switches.
Connect the e2a, e2c, e10a and
e10c ports to the data switches.
Strap the cables to the cable
management arms (not shown).
Connect the power cables to the
PSUs and connect them to dierent
power sources (not shown).
4
5
1
2
3
Cluster interconnect cable
Part number 112-00542 or 112-00543
10 GbE network cable
(PN 112-00299, 112-00300 or 112-00301)
Ethernet cable
Mini-SAS HD cable
(PN 112-00436, 112-00437, or 112-00438)
Power cable
Two node switchless cluster, ONTAP
A
Switched HA configuration
B
Controller A
PSU 1
Controller B
PSU 2 PSU 3 PSU 4
Controller A
PSU 1
Controller B
PSU 2 PSU 3 PSU 4
PSU 1 and PSU 3
provide power to
all side A FRUs,
PSU 2 and PSU 4
provide power to
all side B FRUs.
A
PSU 1 PSU 2 PSU 3 PSU 4
B
2nd
power
source
1st
power
source

210-06635+B0
Complete system setup and configuration |4
Pre-setup 1. Go to mysupport.netapp.com and create an account, register your system, and get your license keys. 
2. Unpack all boxes and inventory contents.
3. Go to the AFF and FAS System Documentation Center and click AFF A700 and FAS9000 systems, and then Installation and Setup:
- Download Config Advisor.
- Download and complete the Cluster Configuration Worksheet.
- Watch the videos listed under Setup videos.
Prepare for installation Install hardware Cable storage Complete system setup
and configuration
1 2 3 4
AFF A700 and
FAS9000 Systems
Installation and Setup Instructions
Screwdriver
Phillips #2
Client
Runs the software to configure
your storage system
Rack space
8U per chassis
Prepare for installation |1
You provide
In the box
1Cable and configure your client
If your system has one or more external drive shelves,
set the shelf IDs:
1. Power on the drive shelf, and then remove the end cap on the left of the shelf.
2. Press and hold the orange button until the first digit blinks, and then press the button to advance
the first digit (0-9) to the desired number. The first digit continues to blink.
3. Press and hold the button until the second digit blinks, and then press the button to advance
the second digit (0-9) to the desired number. The first digit stops blinking, and the second digit continues to blink.
4. Press and hold the button until the second digit stops blinking, and then replace the end cap on the shelf.
5. Wait about 10 seconds for both digits to start blinking again and for the LED to illuminate,
and then power-cycle the drive shelf to make the shelf ID take eect.
6. Repeat these steps for any remaining drive shelves.
2
3
4
Turn on the power switches
to all nodes
Configure your system using the Application Setup Wizard
Connect the console cable to the client
and the console port on the controller module.
Connect the client to the switch
on the management subnet:
a. Give the client a TCP/IP address
on the management subnet.
b. Set the console port on the client
to 115,200 baud with N-8-1 and flow
control disabled.
micro USB console cable
Ethernet cable
2
1
1. Assign an initial node management IP address to one of the nodes.
If you have DHCP configured on your management network, record the IP address assigned to the new controllers.
Otherwise,
a. Open a console session using PuTTY, a terminal server, or the equivalent for your environment.
b. Enter the node management IP address when prompted.
2. Use System Manager Guided Setup to configure your cluster.
a. Point your browser to the address you assigned in step 1: https://x.x.x.x.
b. Enter the data from your Cluster Configuration Worksheet.
3. Run Config Advisor from your client to check the hardware installation of your system and for conformance
to NetApp® recommended settings.
Controller-to-controller cablesHost cables
10 GbE network cable
Part number 112-00299,
112-00300, or 112-00301
40 GbE network cable
Part number 112-00543
Optical network cable
Part number 112-00188,
112-00189, or 112-00090
Storage cables
MiniSAS HD cable
Part number 112-00436,
112-00437, or 112-00438
40 GbE cluster interconnect cable
Part number 112-00542 or 112-00543
Ethernet cables
Additional network cables
For connecting your storage
to your network switch and client
Power cablesUSB console cable
Part number 112-00508
A5
A6
A4
A3
A2
A1
A10
A9
A8
A7
A11
B5
B6
B4
B3
B2
B1
B10
B9
B8
B7
B11
6-2
6-1
6-2
6-1
A5
A6
A4
A3
A2
A1
A10
A9
A8
A7
A11
B5
B6
B4
B3
B2
B1
B10
B9
B8
B7
B11
6-2
6-1
6-2
6-1
AFF A700/FAS9000 system
Client
Management subnet
1
2
A5
A6
A4
A3
A2
A1
A10
A9
A8
A7
A11
B5
B6
B4
B3
B2
B1
B10
B9
B8
B7
B11
6-2
6-1
6-2
6-1
A
B
1
2
PSU 1 and PSU 3 provide power to all side A FRUs,
PSU 2 and PSU 4 provide power to all side B FRUs.
A
PSU 1 PSU 2 PSU 3 PSU 4
B
2nd
power
source
1st
power
source