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SAN Volume Controller initial installation overview

The installation and conguration of a SAN Volume Controller system requires the completion of various

tasks, some of which are normally completed by an IBM service representative.

Use the installation and conguration procedures in the documents that are listed here. Additional

publications are included with some of the hardware components.

When planning, installing, and conguring, have the following SAN Volume Controller information or

publications available:

• Information center "Planning" section

• Information center "Conguring" section

See the "Support for SAN Volume Controller (2145)" website for access to SAN Volume Controller

publications:

www.ibm.com/support

Planning tasks to complete before installing the SAN Volume Controller

Before you install the SAN Volume Controller , you must complete the following planning tasks or have

them completed by an IBM service representative or IBM Business Partner:

1. Verify that all the system installation requirements have been met.

Ensure that space and power requirements are met before you begin the installation.

2. Review SAN fabric and zoning guidelines and develop your system, host systems, and storage

controllers plan.

This task helps to assure a seamless conguration.

3. Complete all physical planning charts.

Use the following charts and tables:

• Hardware location chart

• Cable connection table

• Conguration data table

The SAN Volume Controller charts and tables are available at the Support for SAN Volume Controller

(2145) website:

www.ibm.com/support

You can save, edit, and share the charts and tables between members of the installation team.

Hardware installation tasks that an IBM service representative performs

To install the SAN Volume Controller hardware, an IBM service representative must complete the

following tasks:

1. Verify that you have all of the required parts for the installation.

Chapters 2, 3, and 4 of the IBM SAN Volume Controller Model 2145-SV1 Hardware Installation Guide

include lists of all the parts that are required for installation. The lists include the SAN Volume

Controller nodes, optional SAN Volume Controller expansion enclosures, and associated parts.

2. Install the hardware.

Chapters 2, 3, and 4 describe the procedures for installing the SAN Volume Controller nodes and

optional expansion enclosures.

IBM SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 User Manual

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