Review Chapter 2 of the
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller Planning
Guide
to make sure that space and power requirements have been met before
you begin the installation. SAN Volume Controller nodes and uninterruptible
power supply units are installed in pairs.
2.
Review SAN fabric and zoning guidelines and develop your SAN Volume
Controller cluster, host systems, and storage controllers plan.
This task helps to assure a seamless configuration. For more information, see
Chapters 3 and 4 of the
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller Planning
Guide
.
3.
Complete all physical planning charts.
Chapter 2 of the
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller Planning Guide
provides instructions for accessing and completing the following charts and
tables:
v
Hardware location chart
v
Cable connection table
v
Configuration data table
v
Redundant ac-power connection chart
The SAN Volume Controller charts and tables are available at the following
Web site:
www.ibm.com/storage/support/2145
You can save, edit, and share the charts and tables between members of the
installation team.
For the SSPC, complete the planning worksheet in the Appendix of the
IBM
System Storage Productivity Center Introduction and Planning Guide
.
Hardware installation tasks that an IBM service representative
performs
To install the SAN Volume Controller hardware, an IBM service representative
must complete the following tasks:
1.
Verify that you have all of the required parts for the installation.
Chapter 2 of the
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller Hardware Installation
Guide
provides a list of all the parts that are required for an installation. The list
includes the SAN Volume Controller nodes, uninterruptible power supply
units, optional redundant ac-power switches, and associated parts.
2.
Install the SAN Volume Controller hardware.
Chapter 2 of the
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller Hardware Installation
Guide
describes the procedures for installing the uninterruptible power supply
units, SAN Volume Controller nodes, and the optional redundant ac-power
switches.
3.
Install the SSPC server.
Read This First: Installing the IBM System Storage Productivity Center
describes
how to install the SSPC server.
Configuration tasks
To configure a SAN Volume Controller cluster, you must complete the following
tasks or have them completed by an IBM service representative or IBM Business
Partner:
1.
Register your product.
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