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Step 1: Blade Fibre Channel cables

Connect Cables for a Fabric-connected VG8

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Figure 55 Blades connected to two switches for high availability

Record the switch ports you connect in the “FC/FCoE cabling worksheet” on

page 273.

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- Table of Contents3
Phase 1 Installation17
Chapter 1 Introduction19
- Product Introduction20
- Setup Process Overview21
- How Setup Works24
- Additional Information31
Chapter 2 Before Installing33
- Step 1: Check Components34
- VG2/VG8 CPU and Power Supply/ Cooling Modules39
- Identifying Blades and I/O Modules40
- Direct- or Fabric-Connected45
- Step 2: Confirm Site Preparation47
- Step 3: Collect Configuration Information50
Part 2 Phase 2 Installation51
Chapter 3 Install Components in Customer's Cabinet53
- Installing Components54
- Component Layout55
- System Cabling56
Chapter 4 Connect Cables for a Fabric-Connected VG257
- Step 1: Blade Fibre Channel Cables58
- Step 2: Array Fibre Channel Cables60
- Step 3: Serial Cables72
- Step 4: Optional Tape Backup Device Cables73
- Step 5: Private LAN Cables74
- Step 6: External Network Cables76
Chapter 5 Connect Cables for a Direct-Connected VG280
- Step 1: Blade Fibre Channel Cables80
  - Connecting a VNX5300 or VNX5500 Array81
  - Connecting a VNX5700 or VNX7500 Array82
- Step 2: Serial Cables83
- Step 3: Optional Tape Backup Device Cables84
- Step 4: Private LAN Cables85
- Step 5: External Network Cables87
Chapter 6 Connect Cables for a Fabric-Connected VG890
- Step 1: Blade Fibre Channel Cables90
- Step 2: Array Fibre Channel Cables93
Chapter 7 Connect Cables for a Direct-Connected VG8113
- Step 1: Blade Fibre Channel Cables114
  - Connecting a VNX5300 or VNX5500 Array115
  - Connecting a VNX5700 or VNX7500 Array116
- Step 2: Serial Cables118
- Step 3: Optional Tape Backup Device Cables119
- Step 4: Private LAN Cables120
- Step 5: External Network Cables123
Chapter 8 Configure the Boot Array125
- Step 1: Verify Power Cables Are Disconnected126
- Step 2: Power up the Boot Array126
- Step 3: Verify VNX Array Software Versions127
  - Using Unisphere128
  - Using Navisphere CLI129
- Step 4: Verify VNX Array Read and Write Cache Settings130
  - Using Unisphere131
  - Using Navisphere CLI132
- Step 5: Verify Domain Security Is Configured132
  - Using Unisphere133
  - Using Naviseccli133
Chapter 9 Install and Configure EMC NAS Software136
- Step 1: Power up the VNX Gateway System136
  - Power up the VNX Cabinet136
- Step 2: Install Latest File OE on CS 0139
- Step 3: Install Latest File OE on CS 1141
  - Procedure141
- Step 4: Configure Connecthome142
- Step 5: Check System Status143
- Step 6: Enable Licensed Features143
- Step 7: Complete the Hand-Off Worksheet144
- Step 8: Final Configuration144
Phase 3 Installation145
Chapter 10 Complete Phase 3 Installation147
- Introduction148
  - Phase 3: Preparation Checklist148
- Phase 3 Setup Tasks149
- Add Additional Arrays150
  - Adding an Array150
  - Adding a Symmetrix Array154
- Create User Luns155
- Prepare for Customer Data157
Appendixes163
Appendix A Change Connecthome Dialing Configuration165
- When to Change the Connecthome Dialing Configuration166
- Disabling Dial Tone Detection167
- Setting the Country Code on the MT5634ZBA Modem168
  - Windows-Based PC Instructions168
  - Manual Instructions for Setting the Country Code170
Appendix B Change IP Addresses173
- Change Private IP Addresses174
- Change Primary Subnet176
- Change Secondary Subnet180
Appendix C Backend Storage Requirements Check Failed Error186
- Introduction186
  - Backend Storage Requirements Check Failed186
  - This Appendix Describes How to Correct the Following Error by Upgrading the Software186
- Upgrade the Operating Environment187
- Commit the Operating Environment193
  - Sample Error Message193
  - Remedy193
- Enable Read and Write Cache194
Appendix D Resolve Blade Boot Failures197
- Manually Set the Blade Fibre Speed198
- Verify Fibre Channel Port Link Lights199
Appendix Enas Install Options202
- Express Install for File OE Release 7.0 or Lower202
- Express Install for File OE Release 7.1 or Higher217
- Using the Kickstart Installation Option (File OE Release 7.0 or Lower)228
- If the Software Installation Fails229
  - For a VNX Boot Array229
  - For a Symmetrix Boot Array229
Manually Zone Switches and Configure System Luns231
Appendix F Manually Zone Switches and Configure System Luns232
- Zone the Fc/Fcoe Switches by WWN232
- Create Control Luns on VNX Array237
Cable Connections from Fibre Channel Switch to Storage Array251
Appendix G Cable Connections from Fibre Channel Switch to Storage Array252
- Connecting a Clariion CX300 or CX500 Array252
- Connecting a Clariion CX700 Array254
- Connecting a Clariion CX3-10 Array256
- Connecting a Clariion CX3-20 or CX3-40 Array258
- Connecting a Clariion CX3-80 Array260
- Connecting a Clariion CX4-960 Array262
- Connecting a Clariion CX4-480 Array264
- Connecting a Clariion CX4-240 Array266
- Connecting a Clariion CX4-120 Array268
Setup Worksheets271
Appendix H Setup Worksheets272
- Site Preparation Worksheet272
- Fc/Fcoe Cabling Worksheet273
- VNX Boot Array Worksheet276
- Control Station 0 Networking Worksheet277
- Control Station 1 Networking Worksheet278
- Private LAN Worksheet280
- Phase 2 Completion Hand-Off Worksheet282
- Setup Celerra Wizard Worksheets283
- Iscsi Wizard Worksheets296
  - Create an Iscsi Target Worksheet296
  - Create an Iscsi LUN Worksheet296
- Connecthome Configuration Worksheet298
Navisphere Manager Procedures301
Appendix I Navisphere Manager Procedures302
- Collecting Backend Wwns302
- Creating Control Luns on Clariion Array303
- Verifying Clariion Array Software Versions310
- Verifying Clariion Array Read and Write Cache Settings311
- Verifying Navisphere Domain Security Is Configured313

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