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Prepare to install - AFF C30 and AFF C60

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Prepare to install your AFF C30 or AFF C60 storage system by getting the site ready, unpacking the boxes and comparing the contents of the boxes to the packing slip, and registering the storage system to access support benefits.

Step 1: Prepare the site

To install your storage system, ensure that the site and the cabinet or rack that you plan to use meet specifications for your configuration.

Steps

  1. Use NetApp Hardware Universe to confirm that your site meets the environmental and electrical requirements for your storage system.

  2. Make sure you have adequate cabinet or rack space for your storage system, shelves, and any switches:

    • 2U for a storage system

    • 2U for each NS224 storage shelf

    • 1U for most switches

  1. Install any required network switches.

    See the Switch documentation for installation instructions and NetApp Hardware Universe for compatibility information.

Step 2: Unpack the boxes

After you've ensured that the site and the cabinet or rack that you plan to use for your storage system meet the required specifications, unpack all boxes and compare the contents to the items on the packing slip.

Steps

  1. Carefully open all the boxes and lay out the contents in an organized manner.

  2. Compare the contents you’ve unpacked with the list on the packing slip.

    Note You can get your packing list by scanning the QR code on the side of the shipping carton.

    The following items are some of the contents you might see in the boxes.

    Ensure that everything in the boxes matches the list on the packing slip. If there are any discrepancies, note them down for further action.

    Hardware

    Cables

    • Bezel

    • Storage system

    • Rail kits with instructions (optional)

    • Storage shelf (if you ordered additional storage)

    • Management Ethernet cables (RJ-45 cables)

    • Network cables

    • Power cords

    • Storage cables (if you ordered additional storage)

    • USB-C serial console cable

Step 3: Register your storage system

After you've ensured that your site meets the requirements for your storage system specifications, and you've verified that you have all the parts you ordered, you should register your storage system.

Steps

  1. Locate the System Serial Numbers (SSN) for every controller being installed. You can find the serial numbers in the following locations:

  2. You can find the serial numbers in the following locations:

    • On the packing slip

    • In your confirmation email

    • On each controller

      Example of the system serial number showing location of the number

  3. Go to the NetApp Support Site.

  4. Determine whether you need to register your storage system:

    If you are a…​ Follow these steps…​

    Existing NetApp customer

    1. Sign in with your username and password.

    2. Select Systems > My Systems.

    3. Confirm that the new serial numbers are listed.

    4. If it is not, follow the instructions for new NetApp customers.

    New NetApp customer

    1. Click Register Now, and create an account.

    2. Select Systems > Register Systems.

    3. Enter the storage system's serial numbers and requested details.

    After your registration is approved, you can download any required software. The approval process might take up to 24 hours.
What's next?

After you’ve prepared to install your storage system, you install the hardware for your storage system.