About this guide
This guide describes how to install the IBM Storwize V7000 Unified system.
The chapters that follow introduce you to the hardware components and
requirements needed for installing the Storwize V7000 Unified system.
Who should use this guide
This guide is intended for users installing the Storwize V7000 Unified system.
Before configuring your system make sure you follow the procedures as listed. Be
sure to gather IP addresses necessary prior to installation. See “Step 5. Gather
information” on page 11.
Accessibility
IBM has a long-standing commitment to people with disabilities. In keeping with
that commitment to accessibility, IBM strongly supports the U.S. Federal
government's use of accessibility as a criterion in the procurement of Electronic
Information Technology (EIT).
IBM strives to provide products with usable access for everyone, regardless of age
or ability.
This product uses standard Windows navigation keys.
For more information, see “Accessibility features for IBM Storwize V7000 Unified,”
on page 75.
Emphasis
Different typefaces are used in this guide to show emphasis.
The following typefaces are used to show emphasis:
Boldface Text in boldface represents menu items.
Bold monospace Text in bold monospace represents command
names.
Italics Text in italics is used to emphasize a word.
In command syntax, it is used for variables
for which you supply actual values, such as
a default directory or the name of a system.
Monospace Text in monospace identifies the data or
commands that you type, samples of
command output, examples of program code
or messages from the system, or names of
command flags, parameters, arguments, and
name-value pairs.
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