IBM N Series - Installation Prerequisites; Pre-Installation Checklist; Before Arriving on Site

206 IBM System Storage N series Hardware Guide
15.1 Installation prerequisites
This section describes, at a high level, some of the planning and prerequisite tasks that must
be completed for a successful N series implementation.
For more information, see the N series Introduction and Planning Guide, S7001913, which is
available at this website:
http://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?crawler=1&uid=ssg1S7001913
15.1.1 Pre-installation checklist
Before you arrive at the customer site, send the customer the relevant system specifications
and a preinstall checklist to complete. This list should include the following environmental
specifications for N series equipment:
򐂰 Storage controller weight, dimensions, and rack units
򐂰 Power requirements
򐂰 Network connectivity
The customer should complete the preinstall checklist with all the necessary information
about their environment, such as host name, IP, DNS, AD, and Network.
Work through this checklist with the customer and inform them about the rack and floor space
requirements. This process speeds up the installation time because all information was
collected beforehand.
After this process is complete and equipment is delivered to the customer, you can arrange
an installation date.
15.1.2 Before arriving on site
Before you arrive at the customer site, ensure that you have the following tools and resources:
򐂰 Required software and firmware:
– Data ONTAP software (take note of storage platform)
– Latest firmware files:
• Expansion shelf firmware
• Disk firmware
• RLM/BMC firmware
• System firmware
򐂰 Appropriate tools and equipment:
– Pallet jack, forklift, or hand truck, depending on the hardware that you receive
– #1 and #2 Phillips head screwdrivers, and a flathead screwdriver for cable adapters
– A method for connecting to the serial console:
• A USB-to-Serial adapter
• Null modem cable (with appropriate connectors)
򐂰 Documentation that is stored locally on your notebook, such as ONTAP documentation
and HW documentation