Installing Storwize V7000 Gen3 hardware

Before you install your system, review the information in the following topics.

Before you begin the installation
Before you can begin installing your system, you must unpack and verify your order and make other preparations.
Installing the system hardware
This information covers the system hardware installation and initial setup of the Storwize® V7000 2076-724 control enclosure.
Configuring the system
After initializing the system, you can complete the configuration of the system with the management GUI or command-line interface.
Adding an expansion enclosure to an existing system
When you add an expansion enclosure to an existing system, you must use the management GUI to update the system configuration.
Adding a control enclosure to an existing system
To add a control enclosure to an existing system, you must first install it in the rack. Then, you must connect it to the system through a zone in the SAN or by using RDMA over Ethernet.

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