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November 23, 2021
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  • Page 1 Boot media ONTAP Systems NetApp November 23, 2021 This PDF was generated from https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap-systems/a400/bootmedia-replace- overview.html on November 23, 2021. Always check docs.netapp.com for the latest.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ........... .   Switch back aggregates in a two-node MetroCluster configuration - AFF A400 ..... .

  • Page 3: Boot Media

    ◦ If the impaired node is in a standalone configuration and at LOADER prompt, contact NetApp Support. mysupport.netapp.com 2. If AutoSupport is enabled, suppress automatic case creation by invoking an AutoSupport message: system node autosupport invoke -node * -type all -message...
  • Page 4 Check NVE or NSE on systems running ONTAP 9.6 and later Before shutting down the impaired node, you need to verify whether the system has either NetApp Volume Encryption (NVE) or NetApp Storage Encryption (NSE) enabled. If so, you need to verify the configuration.
  • Page 5 Restored yes: a. Restore the external key management authentication keys to all nodes in the cluster: security key- manager external restore If the command fails, contact NetApp Support. mysupport.netapp.com b. Verify that the column equals for all authentication keys: Restored...
  • Page 6 Key Manager external Restored yes: a. Enter the onboard security key-manager sync command: security key-manager external sync If the command fails, contact NetApp Support. mysupport.netapp.com b. Verify that the column equals for all authentication keys: Restored security key-manager key query c.

  • Page 7: Shut Down The Impaired Controller - Aff A400

    Shut down the impaired controller - AFF A400 Option 1: Most configurations After completing the NVE or NSE tasks, you need to complete the shutdown of the impaired node. Steps 1. If the impaired node isn’t at the LOADER prompt: If the impaired node displays…...
  • Page 8 About this task • If you are using NetApp Storage Encryption, you must have reset the MSID using the instructions in the "Returning SEDs to unprotected mode" section of Administration overview with the CLI.
  • Page 9 If the impaired node… Then… Has not automatically switched Perform a planned switchover operation from the healthy node: over metrocluster switchover Has not automatically switched Review the veto messages and, if possible, resolve the issue and try over, you attempted switchover again.

  • Page 10: Aff A400

    8. On the impaired controller module, disconnect the power supplies. Remove the controller module, replace the boot media and transfer the boot image to the boot media - AFF A400 To replace the boot media, you must remove the impaired controller module, install the replacement boot media, and transfer the boot image to a USB flash drive.
  • Page 11 NetApp Support Site. You must log into the NetApp Support Site to display the Statement of Volatility for your system. You can use the following animation, illustration, or the written steps to replace the boot media.
  • Page 12 Steps 1. Open the air duct: Locking tabs Slide air duct toward back of controller Rotate air duct up a. Press the locking tabs on the sides of the air duct in toward the middle of the controller module. b. Slide the air duct toward the back of the controller module, and then rotate it upward to its completely open position.
  • Page 13 Press blue button Rotate boot media up and remove from socket a. Press the blue button at the end of the boot media until the lip on the boot media clears the blue button. b. Rotate the boot media up and gently pull the boot media out of the socket. 3.
  • Page 14 Steps 1. Download and copy the appropriate service image from the NetApp Support Site to the USB flash drive. a. Download the service image to your work space on your laptop. b. Unzip the service image.
  • Page 15 7. Complete the installation of the controller module: a. Plug the power cord into the power supply, reinstall the power cable locking collar, and then connect the power supply to the power source. b. Firmly push the controller module into the chassis until it meets the midplane and is fully seated. The locking latches rise when the controller module is fully seated.

  • Page 16: Booting The Recovery Image - Aff A400

    The changes will be implemented when the system is booted. Booting the recovery image - AFF A400 The procedure for booting the impaired node from the recovery image depends on whether the system is in a two-node MetroCluster configuration.
  • Page 17 If your system has… Then… No network connection a. Press when prompted to restore the backup configuration. b. Reboot the system when prompted by the system. c. Select the Update flash from backup config (sync flash) option from the displayed menu. If you are prompted to continue with the update, press y.

  • Page 18: Switch Back Aggregates In A Two-Node Metrocluster Configuration - Aff A400

    Reboot the node. Switch back aggregates in a two-node MetroCluster configuration - AFF A400 After you have completed the FRU replacement in a two-node MetroCluster configuration, you can perform the MetroCluster switchback operation. This returns the configuration to its normal operating state, with the sync-source storage virtual machines (SVMs) on the formerly impaired site now active and serving data from the local disk pools.
  • Page 19 cluster_B::> metrocluster node show Configuration Group Cluster Node State Mirroring Mode ----- ------- -------------- -------------- --------- -------------------- cluster_A   controller_A_1 configured enabled heal roots completed   cluster_B   controller_B_1 configured enabled waiting for switchback recovery 2 entries were displayed. 2. Verify that resynchronization is complete on all SVMs: metrocluster vserver show 3.

  • Page 20: Restore Okm, Nse, And Nve As Needed - Aff A400

    Restore OKM, NSE, and NVE as needed - AFF A400 Once environment variables are checked, you must complete steps specific to systems that have Onboard Key Manager (OKM), NetApp Storage Encryption (NSE) or NetApp Volume Encryption (NVE) enabled. 1. Determine which section you should use to restore your OKM, NSE, or NVE configurations: If NSE or NVE are enabled along with Onboard Key Manager you must restore settings you captured at the beginning of this procedure.
  • Page 21 --------------------------BEGIN BACKUP-------------------------- TmV0QXBwIEtleSBCbG9iAAEAAAAEAAAAcAEAAAAAAADuD+byAAAAACEAAAAAAAAA QAAAAAAAAABvOlH0AAAAAMh7qDLRyH1DBz12piVdy9ATSFMT0C0TlYFss4PDjTaV dzRYkLd1PhQLxAWJwOIyqSr8qY1SEBgm1IWgE5DLRqkiAAAAAAAAACgAAAAAAAAA 3WTh7gAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIAAAAAAAgAZJEIWvdeHr5RCAvHGclo+wAAAAAAAAAA IgAAAAAAAAAoAAAAAAAAAEOTcR0AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACAAAAAAAJAGr3tJA/ LRzUQRHwv+1aWvAAAAAAAAAAACQAAAAAAAAAgAAAAAAAAACdhTcvAAAAAJ1PXeBf ml4NBsSyV1B4jc4A7cvWEFY6lLG6hc6tbKLAHZuvfQ4rIbYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA ..H4nPQM0nrDRYRa9SCv8AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAA ---------------------------END BACKUP--------------------------- 7. At the Boot Menu select the option for Normal Boot. The system boots to Waiting for giveback… prompt. 8. Move the console cable to the partner node and login as "admin". 9.
  • Page 22 If the column = anything other than yes/true, contact Customer Support. Restored d. Wait 10 minutes for the key to synchronize across the cluster. 13. Move the console cable to the partner node. 14. Give back the target node using the command.

  • Page 23: Return The Failed Part To Netapp - Aff A400

    -auto-giveback true Return the failed part to NetApp - AFF A400 After you replace the part, you can return the failed part to NetApp, as described in the RMA instructions shipped with the kit. Contact technical support at NetApp...
  • Page 24 NetApp. The use or purchase of this product does not convey a license under any patent rights, trademark rights, or any other intellectual property rights of NetApp.

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