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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.
Summary of Installation Steps
Step Task
1 CAUTION: Back up the system data of all client machines
before changing or installing any hardware or software.
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.
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.
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.