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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 AFF/FAS controllers

Install your AFF/FAS controllers in the rack or cabinet. Access the install and setup instructions for your AFF/FAS platform model.
AFF systems
FAS systems
Two 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
ThreeCable the switches to the controllers

The AFF/FAS 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 AFF/FAS platform model to complete your system setup.
AFF systems
FAS systems
Seven Complete ONTAP configuration

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