NetApp AFF C250 Install Manual

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.
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Detailed steps - AFF C250
This section gives detailed step-by-step instructions for installing an AFF C250 system.
If you have a MetroCluster configuration, use the
MetroCluster Documentation.
Step 1: Prepare for installation
To install your AFF C250 system, you need to create an account and register the system. You also need to
inventory the appropriate number and type of cables for your system and collect specific network information.
NOTE:
Before you begin
• Make sure you have access to the
NetApp Hardware Universe (HWU) for information about site
requirements.
• Customers with specific power requirements must check
HWU for configuration options.
• Make sure you have access to the
Release Notes for your version of ONTAP for more information about
this system.
• You need to provide the following at your site:
◦ Rack space for the storage system
◦ Phillips #2 screwdriver
◦ Additional networking cables to connect your system to your network switch and laptop or console with
a Web browser.
Steps
1. Unpack the contents of all boxes.
2. Record the system serial number from the controllers.
3. Set up your account:
a. Log in to your existing account or create an account.
b. Register (NetApp Product Registration) your system.
4. Download and install
NetApp Downloads: Config Advisor on your laptop.
5. Inventory and make a note of the number and types of cables you received.
The following table identifies the types of cables you might receive. If you receive a cable not listed in the
table, see the
NetApp Hardware Universe to locate the cable and identify its use.
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NetApp AFF C250 Specifications

General

Brand	NetApp
Model	AFF C250
Category	Network Hardware
Language	English