NetApp AFF Series User Manual

Prepare for installation Install hardware Cable storage
Complete system setup
and configuration
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AFF A220 or
FAS2700 Systems
Installation and Setup Instructions
Prepare for installation | Stage 1
You provide
In the box
Pre-setup
1. Click mysupport.netapp.com and then create/log in to your account, download and install Active IQ Config Advisor,
and register your system. 
2. Unpack all boxes and inventory contents. For more cable information and part numbers, see the Hardware Universe.
3. Go to the AFF and FAS System Documentation Center and click AFF A220 and FAS2700 systems, and then Installation and Setup:
- Download and complete the Cluster Configuration Worksheet.
- Watch the videos listed under Setup videos.
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Storage cables
mini-SAS HD to mini-SAS HD cables
Part number X66030A (112-00435) or X66031A (112-00436)
or X66032A (112-00437) or X66033A (112-00438)
Additional cables
Power cables
Ethernet cables
micro USB console cable
Screwdriver
Phillips #2
Laptop or console
With USB/serial connect or direct
switch connect and access to a Web browser
to configure your storage system
Rack space
2U per chassis
Additional network cables
For connecting your storage system to your
network switch and laptop or console.
Cluster Interconnect cables
Part number X6566B-05-R6 (112-00297)
or X6566B-2-R6 (112-00299)
10 GbE network cables
(order dependent)
Part number X6566B-2-R6 (112-00299) or
X6566B-3-R6 (112-00300) or X6566B-5-R6 (112-00301)
Optical network cables (order dependent)
Part number X6553-R6 (112-00188) or
X6554-R6 (112-00189) or X6536-R6 (112-00090)
Data and cluster Interconnect cables
CAT6 RJ-45 cables
Part number X6585-R6 (112-00291)
or X6562-R6 (112-00196)
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Unified configuration (order dependent)
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Ethernet configuration (order dependent)
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NetApp AFF Series Specifications

General

Controller	Dual-controller
Operating System	ONTAP
NVMe Support	Yes
Protocol Support	NFS, SMB, iSCSI, FC, NVMe/FC, NVMe/TCP
Data Reduction	Inline data compression, deduplication
High Availability	Yes
Disaster Recovery	NetApp SnapMirror
Snapshot Support	Yes
Replication Support	Yes
Cloud Integration	NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP, integration with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
Storage Type	SSD
Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Data Protection	Snapshot
Encryption	NetApp Volume Encryption (NVE), NetApp Aggregate Encryption (NAE)

Summary

Prepare for Installation Stage 1

Pre-setup Steps

Steps for preparing system installation including account login, software download, and worksheet completion.

Included Components

Details on packaging contents, including cables and hardware for the system.

User-Provided Items

Lists essential items the user must supply, such as rack space and tools.

Install Hardware Stage 2

Rack and Cabinet Installation

Instructions for physically installing the system into a rack or cabinet securely.

Controller Cabling for Cluster Types

Guidance on cabling controllers for switchless or switched cluster configurations.

Power Cord Connection

Steps for connecting power cords to the system's power supplies for operation.

Cable Storage Stage 3

Cabling with External Storage

Instructions for cabling the system with external storage units like the DS224C.

System Setup and Configuration Stage 4

Drive Shelf ID Configuration

Procedure for setting the identification numbers for external drive shelves.

Initial Cluster Setup

Steps for initial cluster setup, including network connectivity options and IP addressing.

System Manager Guided Setup

Guidance on using System Manager for guided cluster configuration.

Final Setup Verification

Final steps including verifying system health with Config Advisor and finding further information.