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Quick start for setting up an AFX storage system

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To initially get up and running with your AFX system, you need to install the hardware components, set up your cluster, and prepare to administer the cluster and SVMs.

One Will AI Data Engine (AIDE) also be installed with AFX?

You need to decide whether to install AFX only or AFX along with AI Data Engine. Review the AIDE installation options to help determine the best fit for your needs.

Two Install and set up your hardware

Install your AFX storage system and optionally install the AIDE data compute nodes if you're also including AIDE as part of the initial configuration.

Three Set up your cluster

Follow the quick and easy process to set up your ONTAP cluster using System Manager. If you're also installing AIDE with the data compute nodes along with AFX, review Set up AIDE with a new AFX cluster for additional required configuration.

Four Prepare to administer your cluster

Before deploying AFX in a production environment, it’s essential to prepare by understanding the administrative structure-including storage virtual machines (SVMs), users, roles, and management interfaces—to ensure secure, efficient, and effective cluster management.