IBM SAN Volume Controller 2145-CG8, Hardware Installation Manual

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SAN Volume Controller initial installation overview
The installation and configuration of a SAN Volume Controller clustered system
requires the completion of various tasks, some of which are normally completed by
an IBM service representative.
Additional publications are included with some of the hardware components;
however, use the installation and configuration procedures in the documents that
are listed here.
When you plan or perform the installation and configuration tasks, have the
following SAN Volume Controller information or publications available:
v
Information center Planning section
v
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller Model 2145-XXX Hardware Installation
Guide
, where 2145- XXX is a specific node model
v
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller Software Installation and Configuration
Guide
See the Support for SAN Volume Controller (2145) website for access to SAN
Volume Controller publications:
www.ibm.com/storage/support/2145
The IBM System Storage Productivity Center (SSPC) is the optional management
environment for SAN Volume Controller clustered systems. For SSPC planning,
installation, and configuration information, see the following publications:
v
IBM System Storage Productivity Center Introduction and Planning Guide , SC23-8824
v
Read This First: Installing the IBM System Storage Productivity Center , GI11-8938
v IBM System Storage Productivity Center User's Guide , SC27-2336
To access the SSPC publications, go to the Printable PDFs section and click the
IBM System Storage Productivity Center link from the following website:
publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/tivihelp/v4r1/index.jsp
Planning tasks to complete before installing the SAN Volume
Controller
Before you install the SAN Volume Controller, you must complete the following
planning tasks or have them completed by an IBM service representative or IBM
Business Partner:
1. Verify that all the SAN Volume Controller installation requirements have
been met.
Ensure that space and power requirements are 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 system, host systems, and storage controllers plan.
This task helps to assure a seamless configuration.
3. Complete all physical planning charts.
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