NetApp E2824 Install And Setup

Example: Power connections are on the rear of the shelf.
Complete storage system setup and configuration
Learn how to cable the controllers to your network and complete storage system setup
and configuration.
Step 1: Cable the data hosts
Cable the system according to your network topology.
If you are using AIX®, you must install the E-Series multipath driver on the host before
connecting it to the array.
Option 1: Direct-attach topology
The following example shows cabling to the data hosts using a direct-attach topology.
Table 1. Example A: Direct-attach topology
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
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NetApp E2824 Specifications

General

Model	E2824
Category	Storage
Form Factor	2U
Drive Bays	24
Maximum Raw Capacity	1.8PB
Host Interface	12 Gb/s SAS
RAID Support	Yes
Hot-Swap Drives	Yes
RAID Levels	0, 1, 5, 6, 10
Power Supply	Dual redundant
Drive Type	SAS, SSD
Host Connectivity	12Gb/s SAS
Controller	Dual active controllers