Choosing the correct installation procedure for your system

You need to choose the correct installation procedure based on whether you are using array LUNs, native disks, or sharing existing FC switch fabrics used by a 7-Mode fabric MetroCluster.

For this installation type...	Use these procedures...
Installation with native disks	Configuring the MetroCluster hardware components in systems with native disk shelves Configuring the MetroCluster software in Data ONTAP (native disk shelves only)
Installation with array LUNs	Planning and installing a MetroCluster configuration with array LUNs
Installation when sharing with an existing FC switch fabric This is supported only as a temporary configuration with a 7-Mode fabric MetroCluster using Brocade 6510 switches.	Configuring the MetroCluster hardware for sharing a 7-Mode Brocade 6510 FC fabric during transition Configuring the MetroCluster software in Data ONTAP (native disk shelves only)