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:
- Verify that all the system installation requirements have been
met.
- Review SAN fabric and zoning guidelines and develop your system, host
systems, and storage controllers plan.
This task helps to assure a seamless configuration.
- 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:
- 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
- Create a system.
Complete the following steps to create a system:
- Use the technician port to set a service IP on a node.
- Use the service IP to log on to the node, and use the service assistant to create
a cluster.
- Follow the Setup wizard in the management GUI to initially configure the
system.