Contents
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Setting Up a SAN
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Is This the Right Guide for You?
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Equipment You’ll Need
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What You Need to Know
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SAN Setup Instructions
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Step 1: Unpack and Install the SAN Hardware
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Step 2: Connect the SAN Networks
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Step 3: Set Up the Client Computers
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Step 4: Set Up the Standby Metadata Controller
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Step 5: Set Up the RAID Systems
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Step 6: Create a Metadata Array
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Step 7: Set Up the Primary Metadata Controller
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Step 8: Configure the SAN
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Step 9: Create a SAN Volume
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Step 10: Add Users and Groups
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