SNFS
Summary of Installation Steps
The steps listed below summarize the StorNext FS installation process. These steps are only guidelines, since the actual steps required for your site are unique.
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1 | CAUTION: Back up the system data of all client machines |
| before changing or installing any hardware or software. |
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2 | Connect all client machines that will access the StorNext FS to a |
| TCP/IP network, such as Ethernet. |
| The StorNext FS software uses the TCP/IP connection to control |
| and manage data access and data sharing on the Fibre Channel |
| SAN. |
| For assistance with your TCP/IP network connections to your |
| client machines, contact your StorNext FS reseller. |
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3 | Install the Fibre Channel disk arrays and disk drives according |
| to the instructions shipped with the equipment. |
| The disk arrays and disk drives must be powered up and ready |
| for use before installing StorNext FS. |
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4 | Set up the Fibre Channel hardware and software components |
| for each machine according to the instructions shipped with the |
| equipment. |
| The machines must be powered up and ready to use before |
| installing the StorNext FS software. |
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