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Prepare to install your AFX 1K storage system

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Prepare to install your AFX 1K storage system by getting the site ready, unpacking the boxes and comparing the contents of the boxes to the packing slip, and registering the system to access support benefits.

Step 1: Prepare the site

To install your AFX 1K storage system, ensure that the site and the cabinet or rack that you plan to use meet specifications for your configuration.

Steps

  1. Use NetApp Hardware Universe to confirm that your site meets the environmental and electrical requirements for your storage system.

  2. Make sure you have adequate cabinet or rack space for your storage system, shelves, and switches:

    • 2U for each AFX controller node and NX224 shelf

    • 1U or 2U per switch, depending on switch model.

Step 2: Unpack the boxes

After ensuring the site and cabinet meet specifications, unpack the boxes and compare the contents to the packing slip.

Steps

  1. Carefully open all the boxes and lay out the contents in an organized manner.

  2. Compare the contents you’ve unpacked with the list on the packing slip. If you find any discrepancies, record them for further action.

    You can get your packing list by scanning the QR code on the side of the shipping carton.

    The following items are some of the contents you might see in the boxes.

    Hardware

    Cables

    • Bezel

    • Storage system

    • Rail kits with instructions

    • Storage shelf

    • Cisco Nexus 9332D-GX2B or 9364D-GX2A switch

    • Management Ethernet cables (RJ-45 cables)

    • Network cables

    • Power cords

    • Storage cables

    • USB-C serial port cable

Step 3: Register your storage system

After you ensure that your site meets the requirements for your AFX 1K storage system specifications, and you verify that you have all the parts you ordered, register your storage system.

Steps

  1. Locate the serial numbers for your storage system.

    You can find the serial numbers in the following locations:

    • On the packing slip

    • In your confirmation email

    • On each controller or for some systems, on the system management module of each controller

      Example of the system serial number

  2. Go to the NetApp Support Site.

  3. Decide whether you need to register your storage system:

    If you are a…​ Follow these steps…​

    Existing NetApp customer

    1. Sign in with your username and password.

    2. Select Systems > My Systems.

    3. Confirm that the new serial number is listed.

    4. If the serial number is not listed, follow the instructions for new NetApp customers.

    New NetApp customer

    1. Click Register Now, and create an account.

    2. Select Systems > Register Systems.

    3. Enter the storage system's serial number and requested details.

    Once NetApp approves your registration, you can download the required software. Approval takes up to 24 hours.
What's next?

After you've prepared to install your AFX 1K hardware, you install the switches for your AFX 1K storage system.