IBM Spectrum Virtualize initial installation overview

More publications are included with some of the hardware components; however, use the installation and configuration procedures in the documents that are listed here.

See the Support for IBM Spectrum Virtualize website for access to IBM Spectrum Virtualize publications:

www.ibm.com/support

Planning tasks to complete before you install the IBM Spectrum Virtualize system

Before you install the IBM Spectrum Virtualize system, 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 system installation requirements have been met.
2. Review SAN fabric and zoning guidelines and develop your IBM Spectrum Virtualize system, host systems, and storage controllers plan.

   This task helps to assure a seamless configuration.

3. Complete all physical planning charts.

   Use the following charts and tables:

   • Hardware location chart
   • Cable connection table
   • Configuration data table
   • Redundant ac-power connection chart

   The IBM Spectrum Virtualize charts and tables are available at the Support for IBM Spectrum Virtualize website:

   www.ibm.com/support

   You can save, edit, and share the charts and tables between members of the installation team.

Configuration tasks

To configure the IBM Spectrum Virtualize system, you must complete the following tasks:

1. Register your product.

   To receive product support notifications from IBM, you must register your product. To register your product, click Subscribe to support notifications in the Tools and resources group at the following website:

   www.ibm.com/support

2. Create a system.
   Complete the following steps to create a system:

   1. Use the techport to set a service IP on a node.
   2. Use the service IP to log on to the node, and use the service assistant to create a cluster.
   3. Follow the Setup wizard in the management GUI to initially configure the system.