NAS Executor e7000 v1 - Quick Start Guide

Product Overview
Compaq StorageWorks NAS Executor E7000 Quick Start Guide 1-9
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Setup and Configuration Overview
In setting up clustered and non-clustered systems, there is a well-defined process.
This section is intended as an overview of the process, and not a detailed list of step-
by-step instructions. Step-by-step procedures are documented in the administration
guide. Some of the steps are driven by wizards within the Web UI. In either type of
setup, it is important to read all of the supplied documentation prior to starting.
Supplied documents include:
• Rack Installation and Connection Card
• Administration Guide
Stand Alone NAS E7000
1. Request Storage from the SAN administrator referencing the suggestions made in
this guide and the storage management section of the administration guide. The
LUNs will need to exist on the SAN prior to completing setup.
2. Initialize the NAS device using Chapters 2-3 from this guide.
3. Identify the firmware, storage network topology (hub vs. switch), and storage
controller features in use on the SAN. Configure the NAS device to select the
appropriate HBA software using the WebUI.
4. This is an optional step. Install NIC teaming software and create fault tolerant
or load balanced network ports. Follow the recommendations found in this guide
and in the administration guide.
5. Connect the fibre channel cables to the storage switch or hub. The SAN
administrator will need to enable the connections one at a time as the cables are
connected.
6. Place the NAS device into an active directory or Windows NT 4.0 domain for
ease of manageability. This is not required for stand-alone systems, but it is
recommended.
7. With the system online, the SAN administrator assigns the LUNs to the NAS
device one at a time so that they can be identified easily in device manager and
assigned to a Virtual Replicator (VR) pool. See the procedure in the storage
management section of the administration guide.