NetApp AFF FAS8700 Install

Option 1: Cable to Fibre Channel host network
Fibre Channel ports on the controllers are connected to Fibre Channel host network switches.
Before you begin
• Contact your network administrator for information about connecting the system to the switches.
• Be sure to check the illustration arrow for the proper cable connector pull-tab orientation.
As you insert the connector, you should feel it click into place; if you do not feel it click,
remove it, turn it around and try again..
About this task
Perform the following step on each controller module.
Steps
1. Cable ports 2a through 2d to the FC host switches.
Option 2: Cable to 25GbE data or host network
25GbE ports on the controllers are connected to 25GbE data or host network switches.
Before you begin
• Contact your network administrator for information about connecting the system to the switches.
• Be sure to check the illustration arrow for the proper cable connector pull-tab orientation.
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NetApp AFF FAS8700 Specifications

General

Brand	NetApp
Model	AFF FAS8700
Category	Storage
Language	English