Unpack, place, and level the storage array.
For instructions, see the StorageTek online documentation.
If necessary, install the Fibre Channel (FC) switch for the storage array (if the switch is not already installed).
For the procedure about how to install an FC switch, see the documentation that shipped with your FC switch hardware.
Connect the nodes to the storage array.
SAN Configuration — Connect the FC switches to the storage array
Direct-Attached Configuration — Connect each node directly to the storage array
SAS Direct-Attached Configuration
iSCSI Direct-Attached Configuration
iSCSI Switched Configuration
For instructions, see your storage array documentation and the Related Documentation section.
Hook up the cards for the storage array.
For instructions, see your storage array documentation.
Power on the storage array and the nodes.
For instructions, see your storage array documentation.
Configure the storage array, if needed.
For instructions, see Configuring Storage Arrays and consult your storage array documentation.