Moving The Data Ontap Software; Installing The Module In A Non-Active-Active System - IBM System Storage N3700 Hardware And Service Manual

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Moving the Data ONTAP software

The Data ONTAP software is installed on the CompactFlash card of the old CPU
module. The CompactFlash card on the replacement CPU module is blank. To get
the correct version of Data ONTAP onto the replacement CPU module, you need to
move the CompactFlash card from the old CPU module to the replacement CPU
module.
To install the correct version of Data ONTAP onto the replacement CPU module,
complete the following steps.
1. Put on the antistatic ESD strap and grounding leash.
2. On the bottom side of the old CPU module, remove the CompactFlash card.
Figure 11. CompactFlash card
3. Repeat the same procedure by removing the CompactFlash card from the
4. Install the old CompactFlash card into the replacement CPU module by
5. Install the blank CompactFlash card from the replacement CPU module into the
6. Proceed with one of the following sections to install your replacement CPU

Installing the module in a non-active-active system

To install the CPU module in a non-active-active (non-clustered) system, complete
the following steps.
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Use your thumb to apply pressure to the exposed surface of the card, while
gently sliding the card out of the socket.
CompactFlash
card
replacement CPU module.
orienting the card so that the pin slots on the card engage properly with the pins
inside the socket, and then gently sliding the card into place until it is firmly
seated in the socket.
Attention:
Damage to the card socket and card can result if you do not orient
the card properly during insertion.
old CPU module and return the old CPU module to IBM.
module:
v "Installing the module in a non-active-active system"
v "Installing the module in an active-active (clustered) system with cf disabled"
on page 33
v "Hot-swapping a module in an active-active (clustered) system while in
takeover mode" on page 34
Bottom of
CPU module

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