IBM N Series, Implementation Manual

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x Preface
See the gateway Interoperability Matrix for details about Data ONTAP releases
that support the gateway, supported switches, supported firmware, capacity, and
maximum array LUN count.
Supported features
IBM System Storage
TM
N series products are driven by NetApp Data ONTAP
software. Some features described in the product software documentation are
neither offered nor supported by IBM. Please contact your local IBM
representative or reseller for further details. Information about supported features
can also be found at the following Web site:
Guide name Information includes...
Installation
Requirements and
Reference Guide
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General guidelines for creating and making
array LUNs available to gateways
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Quick start installation instructions for
connecting devices together and for installing
Data ONTAP on a gateway that uses only
third-party storage
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Reference information
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Detailed background information including
layout in aggregates and checksums
Implementation Guides
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Vendor-specific details about how to set up a
storage array to work with gateways.
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More detailed configuration examples than are
provided in the
Installation Requirements and
Reference Guide .
Implementation Guide
for Native Disk Shelves Information about setting up the storage on the
native disk shelves connected to the gateway.
Data ONTAP Software
Setup Guide Detailed steps for setting up the gateway,
including information about installing Data
ONTAP software for installations using only third-
party storage. This guide is most helpful to
installers who are new to Data ONTAP setup and
installation.
Data ONTAP guides Detailed information about all Data ONTAP
features used by all systems running Data ONTAP,
for example, storage features and data protection
features.