System installation overview

The system installation and configuration requires the completion of various tasks, some of which are normally completed by an IBM® service representative.

Planning tasks to complete before you install the system

Before you install the 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 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

    The system charts and tables are also available at the following 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 technician port 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.