Host attachment workflow

Virtual Storage Platform Family Host Attachment Guide

Version
A3-02-2x
Audience
anonymous
Part Number
MK-90RD7037-32
  1. Install the new storage system, or install the new physical storage devices on the existing storage system. This task is performed by the Hitachi Vantara representative. See Workflow for installing the storage system.
  2. Configure the storage system for host attachment. This task is performed by the Hitachi Vantara representative and the user. See Hitachi storage system configuration.
  3. Configure the host for connection to the storage system, including host OS, middleware, and SNMP. This task is performed by the user. See Workflow for installing and configuring the host adapters.
  4. Install and configure the FC adapters for connection to the storage system. This task is performed by the user. See Workflow for installing and configuring the host adapters.
  5. Connect the storage system to the host. This task is performed by the Hitachi Vantara representative and the user. See Workflow for connecting the Hitachi storage system to the host.
  6. Configure the newly attached hosts and LU paths. This task is performed by the user. See Workflow for configuring the new hosts and new LU paths.
  7. Configure the new storage devices for use on the host. This task is performed by the user.

    See the appendix for your operating system.