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Installation and setup workflow for the Broadcom BES-53248 cluster switch

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Follow this workflow to install and configure a new Broadcom BES-53248 cluster switch in an ONTAP environment. The BES-53248 is a bare metal switch that supports ONTAP clusters ranging from two to 24 nodes.

Follow these workflow steps to install and set up your to BES-53248 switches.

OneReview the configuration requirements

Review the configuration requirements for the BES-53248 cluster switch.

TwoReview the components and part numbers

Review the components and part numbers for the BES-53248 cluster switch.

ThreeReview the required documentation

Review specific switch and controller documentation to set up your BES-53248 switches and the ONTAP cluster.

FourInstall the hardware

Install the switch hardware.

FiveConfigure the software

Configure the switch software.

SixConfigure CSHM

Configure Ethernet switch health monitoring.