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ONTAP Systems
NetApp
May 13, 2022
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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/a400/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 A400 ..... .

  • Page 3: Boot Media

    Boot media Overview of boot media replacement - AFF A400 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 A400

    -priv admin h. You can safely shut down the controller. Shut down the impaired controller - AFF A400 After completing the NVE or NSE tasks, you need to complete the shutdown of the impaired controller. Shut down or take over the impaired controller using the appropriate procedure for your configuration.
  • Page 8 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...
  • Page 9 • You must leave the power supplies turned on at the end of this procedure to provide power to the healthy controller. Steps 1. Check the MetroCluster status to determine whether the impaired controller has automatically switched over to the healthy controller: metrocluster show 2.

  • Page 10: Replace The Boot Media - Aff A400

    Errors: - 8. On the impaired controller module, disconnect the power supplies. Replace 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 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, illustration, 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 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: Boot The Recovery Image - Aff A400

    The changes will be implemented when the system is booted. Boot the recovery image - AFF A400 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: 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: 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 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 A400

    -node local command. -auto-giveback true Return the failed part to NetApp - AFF A400 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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