When performing an install on a FlashArray, what step should be taken first?

When performing a standard installation on a FlashArray, the first logical configuration step is theCT0 configuration(typically via the puresetup utility on the primary controller).

Workflow:After the physical rack-and-stack, cabling, and power-on, the Implementation Engineer must establish a management connection to the array. This is done by connecting to the serial console or the default IP ofController 0 (CT0).

Initialization:The puresetup process on CT0 initializes the system, sets the management IP addresses (VIP, CT0, CT1), and configures the gateway/DNS. This step effectively "builds" the array cluster.

Why not C?While ensuring the array is on the target code version is critical, a "Code Upgrade" is typically performedafterthe array is initialized and network-accessible (or via the Pure1 SSU workflow). The only exception is a manual USB re-image for a factory reset, but the standard installation procedure definesConfiguration/Initializationas the primary step to bring the system online. Configuration of CT1 (Option B) happens automatically as part of the cluster creation initiated from CT0.