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v You must have access to the IBM N series support website at
http://www.ibm.com/storage/support/nseries/ .
This enables you to download the necessary system files for your platform and
version of Data ONTAP running on it.
About this task
You can use this disruptive procedure in a system that is running Data ONTAP 8.x.
Attention: This procedure is disruptive, even when using it with a system in an
HA configuration , because an immediate giveback and re-takeover occur during
the procedure. If possible, you should use the nondisruptive procedure for HA
configurations running Data ONTAP 8.0.1 and later operating in 7-Mode.
Procedure
1. Download and extract the file used for performing the netboot of your system:
a. Download the appropriate netboot.tgz file for your platform from the
IBM N series support website to a web-accessible directory.
b. Change to the web-accessible directory.
Extract the contents of the netboot.tgz file to the target directory by
c.
entering the following command:
tar -zxvf netboot.tgz
Your directory listing should contain the following directory:
netboot/
2. Download the image.tgz file from the IBM N series support website to the
web-accessible directory. Your directory listing should contain the following
file and directory:
image.tgz netboot/
3. If you are not already grounded, properly ground yourself.
4. Remove the bezel, if necessary, and locate the CompactFlash card slot in the
LCD module.
5. Align the CompactFlash card with the CompactFlash card socket or connector,
and then firmly push the CompactFlash card into the socket or connector. The
CompactFlash card socket is keyed. If you feel resistance while pushing the
card into the socket, check the orientation of the card.
6. Check the CompactFlash card to make sure that it is seated squarely and
completely in the socket or connector. If necessary, remove the CompactFlash
card and reseat it into the socket.
7. Replace the bezel.
8. Reinstall the cable management tray and recable the system, as needed. When
recabling, remember to reinstall the media converters (SFPs) if you are using
fiber cables.
9. Push the motherboard tray all the way into the system, firmly push the cam
handle to finish seating it, push the cam handle to the closed position, and
then tighten the thumbscrews.
10. Reconnect the power cables to the power supplies and to the power sources,
and then turn on the power.
11. Depending on your network configuration, enter one of the following
commands at the LOADER:
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