An admin is setting up a new ONTAP cluster and wants to use System Manager for the initial setup. However, the admin's laptop is not on the same subnet as the node's management port. What should the admin do to access System Manager?

Use the node's serial console to run setup and then access System Manager later.

Use a crossover cable to connect the laptop to the node's management port.

Configure a temporary IP address on the laptop that is on the same subnet as the node's management port.

Connect the laptop directly to the node's cluster port.

A cluster has an existing aggregate that is nearly full. The admin has added new disks to the shelf. What is the most efficient way to increase storage capacity for existing volumes?

Use the 'volume expand' command to add the new disks to the volume.

Create a new volume on the new disks and copy data from the old volume.

Create a new aggregate and move all volumes to it.

Add the new disks to the existing aggregate to expand it.

Before installing a new ONTAP cluster, which of the following must be gathered as part of pre-installation planning?

The cluster's management IP address and subnet mask

The hostname of the customer's DNS server only

The password for the customer's existing backup software

The serial number of every disk in the storage shelves

An admin is setting up a new ONTAP cluster using System Manager. The admin has already connected the hardware and powered on the nodes. What is the first step in the System Manager setup wizard?

Set up the cluster network interfaces.

Provide the cluster name and admin password.

Add the second node to the cluster.

Configure the storage shelves and aggregates.

When physically installing a new node into an ONTAP cluster, which component must be cabled according to NetApp guidelines?

The node's power supplies to each other

Cluster interconnect ports to the cluster network switches

The node's console port to the management switch only

The node's USB ports to the storage shelves

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An admin is setting up a new ONTAP cluster and wants to use System Manager for the initial setup. However, the admin's laptop is not on the same subnet as the node's management port. What should the admin do to access System Manager?
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A cluster has an existing aggregate that is nearly full. The admin has added new disks to the shelf. What is the most efficient way to increase storage capacity for existing volumes?
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Before installing a new ONTAP cluster, which of the following must be gathered as part of pre-installation planning?
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24application · medium
An admin is setting up a new ONTAP cluster using System Manager. The admin has already connected the hardware and powered on the nodes. What is the first step in the System Manager setup wizard?
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When physically installing a new node into an ONTAP cluster, which component must be cabled according to NetApp guidelines?
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