Prepare your system
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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 checklist
Complete Task Comments
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1. Set up product support
account.
If you do not already have a Product Support account, go to
https://Support.EMC.com to set one up immediately.
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 File
Planning worksheet and
ESRS worksheet.
The worksheets are provided at the end of the document. To download
additional worksheets:
•Go to https://Support.EMC.com and search for VNX File Planning
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
VNX5500 Hardware Information Guide
before you begin the
installation.
Go to https://Support.EMC.com. Select VNX Series > Documentation >
VNX5500 > Manuals and Guides > VNX5500 Hardware Information
Guide.
• If you want to generate documentation specific for your system
configuration to configure servers, update software, or add and
replace hardware, go to https://mydocs.emc.com.
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