NetApp FAS26 Series User Manual

Prepare for installation Install hardware Cable storage
Complete system setup
and configuration
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FAS26xx Series Systems
Installation and Setup Instructions
Screwdriver Client
With a USB/serial connection and access to a
Web browser to configure your storage system
Rack space
2U per chassis
You provide
In the box
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
1. Go to
mysupport.netapp.com and create an account, register your system, and get your license keys. 
2. Unpack all boxes and inventory contents.
3. Go to the AFF and FAS System Documentation Center and click FAS26xx series, and then Installation and Setup:
- Download and complete the Cluster Configuration Worksheet.
- Watch the videos listed under Setup videos.
Pre-setup
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
Additional network cables
For connecting your storage system to your
network switch and Microsoft
®
Windows
®
client
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NetApp FAS26 Series Specifications

General

Brand	NetApp
Model	FAS26 Series
Category	Storage
Language	English

Summary

Prepare for installation

In the box

Lists cables and components included with the FAS26xx system.

You provide

Lists required user-supplied items like rack space, tools, and client.

Install hardware

Install system hardware

Instructions for racking the system and placing the bezel.

Cable controllers for ONTAP

Details cabling for switchless or switched ONTAP configurations, including data and management connections.

Connect power cords

Instructions to connect both power cords to the system units.

Cable storage

Cabling FAS26xx with no external storage

Instructions for connecting SAS ports between controllers for systems without external drive shelves.

Cabling FAS26xx with external storage

Steps for connecting disk shelves (DS212C/DS224C) via IOM A and IOM B.

Complete system setup and configuration

Set drive shelf IDs

Procedure to set unique IDs for external drive shelves.

Complete initial cluster setup

Guides initial setup via network discovery or console connection.

Use System Manager Guided Setup

Utilize the System Manager tool for guided cluster configuration.

Completing setup tasks

Verify system health with Config Advisor and find resources for further configuration.