Install hardware (SG5700)
Hardware installation entails installing the appliance into a cabinet or rack, connecting the
cables, and applying power.
Register hardware
Registering the appliance hardware provides support benefits.
Steps
1. Locate the chassis serial number.
You can find the number on the packing slip, in your confirmation email, or on the appliance after you
unpack it.
2. Go to the NetApp Support Site at
3. Determine whether you need to register the hardware:
If you are a…
Follow these steps…
Existing NetApp customer
a. Sign in with your username and password.
b. Select
Products
>
My Products
.
c. Confirm that the new serial number is listed.
d. If it is not, follow the instructions for new NetApp
customers.
New NetApp customer
a. Click
Register Now
, and create an account.
b. Select
Products
>
Register Products
.
c. Enter the product serial number and requested
details.
After your registration is approved, you can
download any required software. The approval
process might take up to 24 hours.
Install appliance in cabinet or rack (SG5700)
You must install rails in your cabinet or rack and then slide the appliance onto the rails. If
you have an SG5760, you must also install the drives after installing the appliance.
What you’ll need
• You have reviewed the Safety Notices document included in the box, and understand the precautions for
moving and installing hardware.
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