Videos - FAS8300 and FAS8700
There are two videos; one showing how to rack and cable your system and one showing
an example of using the System Manager Guided Setup to perform initial system
configuration.
Video one of two: Hardware installation and cabling
The following video shows how to install and cable your new system.
FAS8300 and FAS8700 Installation and setup instructions
Video two of two: Performing end-to-end software configuration
The following video shows end-to-end software configuration for systems running ONTAP 9.2 and later.
Detailed guide - FAS8300 and FAS8700
This guide gives detailed step-by-step instructions for installing a typical NetApp system.
Use this guide if you want more detailed installation instructions.
Step 1: Prepare for installation
To install your system, you need to create an account, register the system, and get
license keys. You also need to inventory the appropriate number and type of cables for
your system and collect specific network information.
You need to have access to the Hardware Universe for information about site requirements as well as
additional information on your configured system. You might also want to have access to the Release Notes for
your version of ONTAP for more information about this system.
Find the Release Notes for your version of ONTAP 9
You need to provide the following at your site:
• Rack space for the storage system
• Phillips #2 screwdriver
• Additional networking cables to connect your system to your network switch and laptop or console with a
Web browser
Steps
1. Unpack the contents of all boxes.
2. Record the system serial number from the controllers.
3. Inventory and make a note of the number and types of cables you received.
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