Implementing E-Series storage
Planning summary for a V-Series system using native disks
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You can install native disk shelves on new or existing V-Series systems. However, you must consider a few additional factors if you plan to install native disk shelves on V-Series systems, compared to installing the disk shelves on FAS systems.
Additional planning considerations for basic setup on V-Series systems with disks
You must consider the following when determining basic setup and installation requirements for your V-Series system that uses native disks:
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If the V-Series system is ordered with disk shelves, the factory configures the root volume and installs licenses and ONTAP software (just as it does for FAS systems).
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If the V-Series system is not ordered with disk shelves, you must plan to install the ONTAP software and appropriate licenses.
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ONTAP automatically assigns ownership to native disks attached to the V-Series system.
Additional planning considerations if the V-Series system uses both disks and array LUNs
The following table summarizes additional planning considerations and the location of information to help you with each task.
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Location of the root volume |
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How many disks and array LUNs combined can be assigned without exceeding the supported maximum limit for the V-Series system |
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FC initiator port usage |
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The type of data that should reside on disks and the type of data that should reside on array LUNs |
You must evaluate the type of data that needs to be managed, and then decide whether the data can reside on native disks or array LUNs. |