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Get up and running with AFF, ASA and FAS storage systems

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To get up and running with AFF, ASA and FAS systems, you install hardware components, configure your switches, and configure your storage in ONTAP.

If your system is in a MetroCluster configuration, go to the MetroCluster doc site and follow the install instructions applicable to your MetroCluster configuration type.

Use the following workflow to deploy your storage system when it is not set up in a MetroCluster configuration.

One Install controllers

Install your AFF, ASA and FAS controllers in the rack or cabinet. Access the install and setup instructions for your platform model.

AFF A-Series systems

AFF C-Series systems

ASA A-Series systems

ASA C-Series 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

Three Cable 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 platform model to complete your system setup.

AFF systems

AFF C-Series 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.