The storage controllers must be cabled to the FC switches and the ISLs must be cabled to link the MetroCluster sites. The storage controllers must also be cabled to the cluster peering, data, and management networks.
Racking the hardware components If you have not received the equipment already installed in cabinets, you must rack the components.
Cabling the ISLs between MetroCluster sites
You must connect the FC switches at each site through the fiber-optic Inter-Switch Links (ISLs) to form the switch fabrics that connect the MetroCluster components.
Port assignments for FC switches when using ONTAP 9.0
You need to verify that you are using the specified port assignments when you cable the FC switches. The port assignments are different between ONTAP 9.0 and later versions of ONTAP.
Cabling the cluster peering connections You must cable the controller module ports used for cluster peering so that they have connectivity with the cluster on the partner site.
Cabling the HA interconnect, if necessary If you have an eight- or a four-node MetroCluster configuration and the storage controllers within the HA pairs are in separate chassis, you must cable the HA interconnect between the controllers.