NetApp AFF A Series User Manual

If you have more than one drive shelf stack, see the Installation and Cabling Guide for your drive shelf
type.
2. To complete setting up your system, see Step 5: Complete system setup and configuration
Step 5: Complete system setup and configuration
You can complete the system setup and configuration using cluster discovery with only a connection to the
switch and laptop, or by connecting directly to a controller in the system and then connecting to the
management switch.
Option 1: Complete system setup if network discovery is enabled
If you have network discovery enabled on your laptop, you can complete system setup and configuration using
automatic cluster discovery.
Steps
1. Use the following animation to set one or more drive shelf IDs
Animation - Set drive shelf IDs
2. Plug the power cords into the controller power supplies, and then connect them to power sources on
different circuits.
3. Turn on the power switches to both nodes.
Initial booting may take up to eight minutes.
4. Make sure that your laptop has network discovery enabled.
See your laptop’s online help for more information.
5. Use the following animation to connect your laptop to the Management switch.
Animation - Connect your laptop to the Management switch
6. Select an ONTAP icon listed to discover:
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NetApp AFF A Series Specifications

General

Brand	NetApp
Model	AFF A Series
Category	Server
Language	English