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ONTAP Systems
NetApp
May 13, 2022
This PDF was generated from https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap-systems/fas8300/bootmedia-replace-
overview.html on May 13, 2022. Always check docs.netapp.com for the latest.

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  • Page 1 Boot media ONTAP Systems NetApp May 13, 2022 This PDF was generated from https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap-systems/fas8300/bootmedia-replace- overview.html on May 13, 2022. Always check docs.netapp.com for the latest.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ........  Switch back aggregates in a two-node MetroCluster configuration - AFF fas8300 and FAS8700..

  • Page 3: Boot Media

    Boot media Overview of boot media replacement - AFF FAS8300 and FAS8700 The boot media stores a primary and secondary set of system (boot image) files that the system uses when it boots. Depending on your network configuration, you can perform either a nondisruptive or disruptive replacement.
  • Page 4 Check NVE or NSE on systems running ONTAP 9.6 and later Before shutting down the impaired controller, 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 Restored column equals for all authentication keys:...
  • 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 Restored column equals for all authentication keys: security key- manager key-query c.

  • Page 7: Shut Down The Impaired Controller - Aff Fas8300 And Fas8700

    Return to admin mode: set -priv admin h. You can safely shut down the controller. Shut down the impaired controller - AFF FAS8300 and FAS8700 Option 1: Most systems After completing the NVE or NSE tasks, you need to complete the shutdown of the impaired controller.
  • Page 8 Option 2: Controller is in a MetroCluster After completing the NVE or NSE tasks, you need to complete the shutdown of the impaired controller. Do not use this procedure if your system is in a two-node MetroCluster configuration. To shut down the impaired controller, you must determine the status of the controller and, if necessary, take over the controller so that the healthy controller continues to serve data from the impaired controller storage.
  • Page 9 About this task • If you are using NetApp Storage Encryption, you must have reset the MSID using the instructions in the "Return a FIPS drive or SED to unprotected mode" section of NetApp Encryption overview with the CLI. • You must leave the power supplies turned on at the end of this procedure to provide power to the healthy controller.

  • Page 10: Replace The Boot Media - Fas8300 And Fas8700

    controller_A_1::> storage aggregate show Aggregate Size Available Used% State #Vols Nodes RAID Status --------- -------- --------- ----- ------- ------ ---------------- ------------ aggr_b2 227.1GB 227.1GB 0% online 0 mcc1-a2 raid_dp, mirrored, normal... 6. Heal the root aggregates by using the command. metrocluster heal -phase root-aggregates mcc1A::>...
  • Page 11 Steps 1. If you are not already grounded, properly ground yourself. 2. Release the power cable retainers, and then unplug the cables from the power supplies. 3. Loosen the hook and loop strap binding the cables to the cable management device, and then unplug the system cables and SFPs (if needed) from the controller module, keeping track of where the cables were connected.
  • Page 12 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, illustrations, or the written steps to replace the boot media.
  • Page 13 open position. 2. Locate and remove the boot media from the controller module: 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.
  • Page 14 • A copy of the same image version of ONTAP as what the impaired controller was running. You can download the appropriate image from the Downloads section on the NetApp Support Site ◦ If NVE is enabled, download the image with NetApp Volume Encryption, as indicated in the download button.

  • Page 15: Boot The Recovery Image - Aff Fas8300 And Fas8700

    The changes will be implemented when the system is booted. Boot the recovery image - AFF FAS8300 and FAS8700 The procedure for booting the impaired controller from the recovery image depends on whether the system is in a two-node MetroCluster configuration.
  • Page 16 2. When prompted, either enter the name of the image or accept the default image displayed inside the brackets on your screen. 3. Restore the file system: If your system has… Then… A network connection a. Press when prompted to restore the backup configuration. b.
  • Page 17 *If you see… Then…* Waiting for giveback… a. Log into the partner controller. b. Confirm the target controller is ready for giveback with the command. storage failover show 7. Connect the console cable to the partner controller. 8. Give back the controller using the command.
  • Page 18 Reboot the node. Switch back aggregates in a two-node MetroCluster configuration - AFF fas8300 and FAS8700 After you have completed the FRU replacement in a two-node MetroCluster configuration, you can perform the MetroCluster switchback operation. This returns the...
  • Page 19 6. Reestablish any SnapMirror or SnapVault configurations. Restore OKM, NSE, and NVE as needed - AFF fas8300 and FAS8700 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.
  • Page 20 If the console displays… Then… Waiting for giveback…. a. Enter at the prompt Ctrl-C b. At the message: Do you wish to halt this node rather than wait [y/n]? , enter: c. At the LOADER prompt, enter the command. boot_ontap menu 4.
  • Page 21 ◦ If the command fails because of an open CIFS sessions, check with customer how to close out CIFS sessions. Terminating CIFS can cause loss of data. ◦ If the command fails because the partner "not ready", wait 5 minutes for the NVMEMs to synchronize. ◦...
  • Page 22 2. Use the boot_ontap command at the LOADER prompt to boot the controller. 3. Check the console output: If the console displays… Then… The login prompt Go to Step 7. Waiting for giveback… a. Log into the partner controller. b. Confirm the target controller is ready for giveback with the storage failover show command.

  • Page 23: Return The Failed Part To Netapp - Aff Fas8300 And Fas8700

    -auto-giveback true Return the failed part to NetApp - AFF fas8300 and FAS8700 Return the failed part to NetApp, as described in the RMA instructions shipped with the kit. See the Part Return & Replacements page for further information.
  • 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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