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Cable the Data Hosts
Cable the system according to your network topology.
Direct-attach topology
Option
NOT using the SANtricity Quick Connect Utility
(manual management port configuration)
Option
Connect each host adapter directly to the host ports on the controllers.
IP address: 192.168.128.101
IP address: 192.168.128.100
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
NOTE: If you are using AIX®, you must install the E-Series multipath driver on
the host before connecting it to the array.
Using an Ethernet cable, connect to controller A port 1 (P1).
to the ethernet port on your laptop.
Manually specify the following IP address and subnet mask on the laptop’s
Ethernet port that you have physically connected to the storage array:
2
Fabric topology
Option
Connect each host adapter directly to the switch.
Connect each switch directly to the host ports on the controllers.
2
Connect and Configure the Management Connection
Option
Using the SANtricity Quick Connect Utility
(automated management port configuration)
In a compatible web browser, navigate to mysupport.netapp.com/quickconnect
to download the Quick Connect Utility. (User account required.)
NOTE: Do not use P2 port. This port is reserved for NetApp technical support.
NOTE: When configuring the Quick Install utility for the first time, enter the user name "admin"
and a password of your choosing.
Use an Ethernet cable to connect your controller’s P1 port to the network.
2
Use the laptop’s browser to access the storage array’s management software
using the following IP address:
3
After Installing the Hardware
Use the SANtricity software to configure and manage your storage arrays.
In the simplest network configuration, connect your controller to a web browser and use
SANtricity System Manager for managing a single E2800 or E5700 series storage array.
2
In a more complex environment, install the client package in SANtricity
Storage Manager and use the Enterprise Management Window (EMW) for
managing multiple storage arrays.
3
In the management software, go to the Hardware tab and select Show back
of shelf under Controller Shelf. Highlight controller B, and then select
Configure management ports to set the IP addresses for management
port 1 on controller B. Do not configure management port 2. This port is
reserved for NetApp technical support. After you have configured controller
B’s management port, repeat for controller A.
4
Disconnect your laptop from the storage array and connect an Ethernet
cable to management port 1 (labeled P1) on each E2800 or E5700 controller
and connect the other end to your network.
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E2800 controller
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In the box
You provide
Resources
Create an account and register your hardware at mysupport.netapp.com.
Inventory cables and make note of the quantity.
Confirm that your location provides 240V AC power.
E-Series E2860, E5760
and DE460C Shelves
Installation and Setup Instructions
Shelf, bezel, and
rackmount hardware
Shelf handles
A supported browser
for the management
software
I/O cables
if ordered
Ethernet cables
if ordered
SAS cables
included only with
the drive shelves
Power cables
two for each shelf
× 4
Phillips №2 screwdriver,
flashlight, and ESD strap
Hardware Universe
hwu.netapp.com
Quick Connect Utility
mysupport.netapp.com/quickconnect
4U rack space
4U
A 19 in. (48.30 cm)
rack to fit 4U shelves of the
following dimensions:
Max Weight: 250 lb. (113 kg)
Depth: 38.25 in (97.16 cm)
Width: 17.66 in. (44.86 cm)
Height: 6.87 in. (17.46 cm)
NetApp Interoperability Matrix
mysupport.netapp.com/matrix
210-06769+A0
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Cabling Guide
http://docs.netapp.com/ess-11/topic/
com.netapp.doc.e-hw-cabling/home.html
E-Series Documentation Center
https://docs.netapp.com/ess-11/topic/
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