This topic provides an overview of the planning tasks you need to complete before you install 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.
Master console prerequisites
This topic defines the hardware and software prerequisites that you need to obtain for the master console.Cabling options
This topic describes the various options for cabling the master console.Specifying port assignments
This topic describes the port assignments that you specify for the master console.Specifying IP information
This topic describes the IP configuration information that you specify for the master console.Fibre channel zoning considerations
This topic provides an overview of the fibre channel zoning considerations for the master console.Configuring firewall support
This topic provides information about your firewall configuration.