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Cluster and storage switches

Get up and running with Cluster, Storage, and Shared switches

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To get up and running with cluster, storage, and shared switches, you install hardware components and configure your switch.

Deploying the switch involves the following workflow.

One Install the switch hardware

Install your switches in the rack or cabinet. Access the following instructions for your switch model.
Cluster switches
Storage switches
Shared switches
Two Install the storage system and storage shelves

Install your storage system and storage shelves in the cabinet or rack. Access the install and setup instructions for your platform model.
ThreeCable the switches to the controllers

The ONTAP systems install and setup instructions include instructions for cabling the controller ports to the switch. However, if you need lists of supported cables and transceivers, and detailed information about the host ports for your switch, access the following instructions for your switch model.
Cluster switches
Storage switches
Shared switches
FourConfigure switch

Perform an initial setup of your switches. Access the following instructions for your switch model.
Cluster switches
Storage switches
Shared switches
Five Install switch software

To install and configure the software on your switch, follow the software install workflow for your switch model.
Cluster switches
Storage switches
Shared switches
Six Complete system setup

After you have configured your switches and installed the required software, access the install and setup instructions for your ONTAP systems platform model to complete your system setup.
Seven Complete ONTAP configuration

After you have installed and set up your ONTAP systems controllers and switches, you must complete configuring your storage in ONTAP. Access the following instructions according to your deployment configuration.