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NetApp FAS9500 Install
NetApp FAS9500 Install

NetApp FAS9500 Install

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NetApp
July 14, 2023
This PDF was generated from https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap-
systems/fas9500/bootmedia_replace_overview.html on July 14, 2023. Always check docs.netapp.com for
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Summary of Contents for NetApp FAS9500

  • Page 1 Boot media Install and maintain NetApp July 14, 2023 This PDF was generated from https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap- systems/fas9500/bootmedia_replace_overview.html on July 14, 2023. Always check docs.netapp.com for the latest.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 3: Boot Media

    Boot media Replace the boot media - FAS9500 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 NVE, proceed to shut down the controller. 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 column equals for all authentication keys: Restored...
  • Page 6 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 7: Shut Down The Impaired Controller - Fas9500

    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.
  • Page 8: Remove The Controller, Replace The Boot Media, And Transfer The Boot Image - Fas9500

    Ctrl-C, and then respond y. Remove the controller, replace the boot media, and transfer the boot image - FAS9500 You must remove and open the controller module, locate and replace the boot media in the controller, and then transfer the image to the replacement boot media.
  • Page 9 Cam handle release button Cam handle 4. Rotate the cam handle so that it completely disengages the controller module from the chassis, and then slide the controller module out of the chassis. Make sure that you support the bottom of the controller module as you slide it out of the chassis. 5.
  • Page 10 Controller module cover locking button Step 2: Replace the boot media You must locate the boot media in the controller and follow the directions to replace it. Steps 1. Lift the black air duct at the back of the controller module and then locate the boot media using the following illustration or the FRU map on the controller module: Animation - Replace boot media Press release tab...
  • Page 11 • 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 12 ▪ bootarg.init.switchless_cluster.enable b. If External Key Manager is enabled, check the bootarg values, listed in the ASUP output: kenv ▪ bootarg.storageencryption.support <value> ▪ bootarg.keymanager.support <value> ▪ kmip.init.interface <value> ▪ kmip.init.ipaddr <value> ▪ kmip.init.netmask <value> ▪ kmip.init.gateway <value> c. If Onboard Key Manager is enabled, check the bootarg values, listed in the ASUP output: kenv ▪...
  • Page 13: Boot The Recovery Image - Fas9500

    The changes will be implemented when the system is booted. Boot the recovery image - FAS9500 You must boot the ONTAP image from the USB drive, restore the file system, and verify the environmental variables. 1. From the LOADER prompt, boot the recovery image from the USB flash drive: boot_recovery The image is downloaded from the USB flash drive.
  • Page 14 If your system has… Then… No network connection and is in a a. Press when prompted to restore the backup configuration. MetroCluster IP configuration b. Reboot the system when prompted by the system. c. Wait for the iSCSI storage connections to connect. You can proceed after you see the following messages: date-and-time [node- name:iscsi.session.stateChanged:notice]:...
  • Page 15: Post Boot Media Replacement Steps For Okm, Nse, And Nve - Fas9500

    - FAS9500 Once environment variables are checked, you must complete steps specific to restore Onboard Key Manager (OKM), NetApp Storage Encryption (NSE) and NetApp Volume Encryption (NVE). 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 16 If the console displays… Then… The LOADER prompt Boot the node to the boot menu: boot_ontap menu 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.
  • Page 17 command. -only-cfo-aggregates true ◦ If the command fails because of a failed disk, physically disengage the failed disk, but leave the disk in the slot until a replacement is received. ◦ If the command fails because of an open CIFS session, check with the customer how to close out CIFS sessions.
  • Page 18 2. Use the boot_ontap command at the LOADER prompt to boot the node. 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 node. b. Confirm the target node is ready for giveback with the storage command.
  • Page 19: Return The Failed Part To Netapp - Fas9500

    -node local command. -auto-giveback true Return the failed part to NetApp - FAS9500 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 20 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.