EMC VNX5300 Block

Prepare your system 7
Prepare your system
Use the Before you begin checklist to help you determine what you need to install for your system.
Before you begin
Table 1 Before you begin
Complete Task Comments
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1. Setup a product support account. If you do not already have a Product Support account, go
to https://Support.EMC.com
to set one up.
You will need a support account for access to the latest
documentation and troubleshooting information, online
chat, installation and maintenance videos, utilities and
wizards.
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2. Complete the VNX Block Configuration
Worksheet and the ESRS Worksheet.
These worksheets are provided at the end of this
document.
To download additional worksheets:
•Go to https://Support.EMC.com
, select VNX Series,
and then download the appropriate worksheets.
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3. Prepare site. For resource requirements, go to Table 2 on page 8.
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4. Download additional VNX installation
documentation (when appropriate).
EMC provides additional documentation for installation
of certain VNX systems, including:
• DC-power (Telco) systems
•NEBS systems
• Dense-rack systems
To download this documentation, go to
https://Support.EMC.com
, select VNX Series >
Documentation.
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5. Download VNX documentation
(optional).
• If you are unfamiliar with the VNX system architecture,
download and review the
VNX5300 Hardware
Information Guide
before you begin the installation.
Go to https://Support.EMC.com
and select VNX Series
> Documentation > Manuals and Guides > VNX5300
Hardware Information Guide.
• If you want to generate documentation specific for your
system configuration, including to configure servers,
update software, or add and replace hardware, go to
https://mydocs.emc.com/VNX/
.