NetApp AFF A800 Installing And Setting Up

Installation and setup videos
You can watch these videos for an overview of the installation and setup of your new system.
Video one of two: Hardware installation and cabling
The following video shows how to install and cable your new system.
NetApp video: AFF A800 Systems: Installation and Setup Instructions
Video two of two: Performing end-to-end software configuration
The following video shows end-to-end software configuration for systems running ONTAP 9.2 and later.
NetApp video: Software configuration for vSphere NAS datastores for FAS/AFF systems running ONTAP 9.2
Installation and setup guide
You can use this guide to install and setup your new system. The procedures in this guide provide step-by-step instructions with
live links to additional content, and animated cabling.
Steps
1. Preparing for installation on page 3
2. Installing the hardware on page 5
3. Cabling controllers to your network on page 6
4. Completing system setup and configuration on page 8
Preparing for installation
To install your AFF A800 system, you need to create an account, register the system, and get license keys. You also need to
inventory the appropriate number and type of cables for your system and collect specific network information.
Before you begin
You need to have access to Hardware Universe for information on your site requirements as well as additional information on
your configured system.
NetApp Hardware Universe
You need to provide the following at your site:
• Rack space for the storage system
• Screwdriver
• Additional networking cables to connect your system to your network switch and Microsoft Windows client
• A client with a USB/serial connection and access to a web browser to configure your system
Steps
1. Unpack the contents of all boxes.
2. Record the system serial number from the controller module.
Installation and setup videos
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NetApp AFF A800 Specifications

General

Brand	NetApp
Model	AFF A800
Category	Storage
Language	English