Xsan 2 Setup Guide - Step 1:  Unpack and Install the SAN Hardware

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Unpack and Install the SAN Hardware

2

Connect the SAN Networks

3

Set Up the Client Computers

4

Set Up the Standby Metadata Controller

5

Set Up the RAID Systems

6

Create a Metadata Array

7

Set Up the Primary Metadata Controller

8

Configure the SAN

9

Create a SAN Volume

10

Add Users and Groups

Step 1:

Unpack and Install the SAN Hardware

To install the components of your SAN, follow the instructions that come with each
computer, RAID storage system, and switch. Don’t turn on any equipment until
instructed to do so.

To install the hardware:

1

Unpack each computer that will be part of the SAN.

2

If you need to install Fibre Channel or Ethernet cards in any of the computers,

follow the instructions that come with the computer to install the card.

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Setting Up a SAN

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3

If you’re using Xserve computers, follow the instructions that come with them to install

them in a rack.

4

Unpack the RAID systems used for SAN storage and follow the instructions that come

with the systems to install them in a rack.

5

Unpack and install the Fibre Channel switch, following the instructions that come with

the switch.

6

Unpack and install the Ethernet switches for the SAN’s private metadata network and

public intranet or Internet connections.

Step 2: