Installation and setup workflow - AFF A20, AFF A30, and AFF A50
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To install and set up your AFF A20, AFF A30, or AFF A50 storage system, you must review the installation requirements, prepare your site, install and cable the hardware components, power on the storage system, and set up the ONTAP cluster.
Before installing your storage system, it must meet the installation requirements.
To prepare for installation, get the site ready, check environmental and electrical requirements, and ensure there’s enough rack space. Then, unpack the equipment, compare contents to the packing slip, and register the hardware to access support benefits.
To install the hardware, install the rail kits for your storage system and shelves, and then install and secure your storage system and shelves in the cabinet or telco rack.
To cable the hardware, connect the controllers to your network and then to your shelves.
To power on your storage system, power on each shelf and assign a unique shelf ID as needed, and then power on the controllers.
To complete the setup of your storage system, access ONTAP System Manager by pointing a browser to the controller’s IP address. A setup wizard helps you complete cluster configuration for your storage system.