Planning for the master console

This topic provides an overview of the planning tasks you need to complete before you install the master console.

Perform the following steps to plan for the installation of the master console:
  • Verify that you have met the hardware and software prerequisites.
  • Determine the cabling required for your configuration.
  • Determine how the ports on the master console will be configured.
  • Determine the IP addresses to be used for the master console.
  • Determine the switch zoning that will be used for the master console.

It is recommended that the master console must be in the same room as the devices that are supported by the master console. In addition, it is recommended that it be placed within 50 feet of the SAN File System metadata servers or SAN Volume Controller nodes.

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