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Input profile data and design constraints into calculator tool (or calculate manually) Consider impact of various options provided by sizing results Finalize design Always use the latest calculator Cost Rebuild times Impact on high availability Storage calculator provides configuration scripts Archive the calculator as documentation of the sizing process
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