How to Choose and Install NetApp Storage Systems

Since their entry into the market, NetApp storage systems have been a popular choice for businesses. They provide efficient storage capabilities, along with effortless backups, and fast read and write processes. They make reallocating storage very easy and ensure that all your data stays safe and can be easily retrieved even in case of data loss.

One of the factors that may make you hesitant about buying NetApp storage systems is its cost. Since they tend to be slightly expensive, you may consider going for refurbished NetApp arrays. They offer an easy way to maintain the same storage standards.

How to decide which refurbished NetApp array you should buy?

• For this, the first thing you should remember is that the term refurbished is quite different from used. All refurbished NetApp systems are used but all used NetApp systems may not necessarily be refurbished. For a system to be qualified as refurbished, it must undergo rigorous tests and safety passes, and must also be licensed, certified, and approved for re-use. Hence, when you are choosing a refurbished NetApp system, make sure that you check the certification and license of the system. It is better to go to reputed companies for this.
• Next, refurbished systems will almost always have a discounted price. You should compare the prices and discounts across various stores before deciding which one to buy.
• Finally, you need to decide which storage system will best meet your environment requirements. Some NetApp storage systems are optimized for speed, while others can be easily scaled up. Thus, knowing what you need is important. Just choosing the system that has the highest discount won’t be a good way to go about it.
• You can also contact company technicians to assist you in choosing the correct NetApp system for your environment. On various websites, you can contact them to get a price quote for your NetApp shelf or arrays, and you can clear any doubts you have before buying them.

By choosing the right refurbished NetApp storage system for your business, you not only get your desired product at a lower and more affordable price, but also get the exact specifications and inbuilt functions necessary in your environment.

How to install your refurbished NetApp storage system:

When you are planning on installing the whole storage system or just a NetApp shelf or array, the process is the same as installing a new system.

If you have purchased a refurbished NetApp filer, you can follow these steps for successful installation:

Step 1– First, you need to install the Windows Setup software.

Step 2– After installing the software, start it, and on the open console. Click on the discover button,  after selecting “discover normally”.

Step 3– Now when you click on Continue, your Filer that you are going to install will be automatically discovered. You can select it and then click Next.

Step 4– After the discovery bar gets filled, you need to add some basic information about your filer, namely, the system name, the DNS domain name, your DNS server names, the IP address of the filer, and the root password.

Step 5– When you click on next after filling in the details, you will see that your configuration will be copied to the filer you are going to install.

Step 6– On the next page, select one large pool and then enable Windows, UNIX, and Linux clients. After you click next and the configuration is successful, remember to enable AutoSupport for your filer.

Step 7 – You can get various installation instructions depending on which component of the NetApp storage system you want to install. You will get many such step-by-step guides on the official site of NetApp itself. If you require any help with the process, their customer support will help you out.

Therefore, do not hesitate to buy the refurbished NetApp storage systems! They can be installed just as easily as the new ones and will help you save a lot of money.