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ONTAP FlexArray

Where to find information about ONTAP support for storage arrays

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Not all ONTAP releases support the same features, configurations, system models, and storage array models. During your deployment planning, you must check ONTAP support information to verify that your deployment conforms to ONTAP hardware and software requirements for all systems in the deployment.

The following table lists the information sources that contain the details of the hardware and software requirements associated with ONTAP systems:

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ONTAP working with devices, including the following:

  • Supported storage arrays and storage array firmware

  • Supported switches and switch firmware

  • Whether your storage array supports nondisruptive (live) upgrade of the storage array firmware

  • Whether a MetroCluster configuration is supported with your storage array

NetApp Interoperability Matrix Tool

ONTAP limits for releases and platforms, including the following:

  • Minimum and maximum array LUN sizes, including the minimum array LUN size for the root volume and spare core array LUNs

  • Minimum aggregate size for aggregates with array LUNs

  • Supported block size

  • Minimum and maximum capacity

  • Neighborhood limits

NetApp Hardware Universe

Setting up E-Series storage arrays, including the following:

  • Site preparation requirements

  • Cabling instructions

  • SANtricity software installation and configuration instructions

The following E-Series documentation:

  • E-Series Storage Systems Site Preparation Guide

  • E-Series Storage Systems Hardware Cabling Guide

  • SANtricity ES Storage Manager documentation

You can access these documents from the NetApp Support site.

NetApp Support

What is supported for specific storage arrays, including supported configurations