NetApp E Series Install

1. Connect each host adapter directly to the host
ports on the controllers.
Option 2: Fabric topology
The following example shows cabling to the data hosts using a fabric topology.
Table 2. Example B: Fabric topology
1. Connect each host adapter directly to the switch.
2. Connect each switch directly to the host ports on
the controllers.
Step 2: Connect and configure the management connection
You can configure the controller management ports using a DHCP server or a static IP address.
Option 1: DHCP server
Learn how to configure the management ports with a DHCP server.
Before you begin
• Configure your DHCP server to associate an IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address as a
permanent lease for each controller.
• Obtain the assigned IP addresses to connect to the storage system from your network administrator.
Steps
1. Connect an Ethernet cable to each controller’s management port, and connect the other end to your
network.
Ethernet cables (if ordered)
The following figures show examples of the controller’s management port location:
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NetApp E Series Specifications

General

Form Factor	2U, 4U
Drive Types	SSD
Host Interface	SAS, iSCSI, FC, IB
RAID Levels	RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, Linux, VMware
Management Software	SANtricity