The storage controllers must be cabled to the IP switches and the ISLs must be cabled to link the MetroCluster sites. The storage controllers must also be cabled to the storage, to each other, and to the 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 IP switches
You must cable each IP switch to the local controller modules and to the ISLs.
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.
Configuring the IP switches
You must configure the IP switches for use as the cluster interconnect and for back-end MetroCluster IP connectivity. The procedure you use depends on the switch model.