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Controller replacement on FAS2552

IlirS

Hello,

I have to replace a controller that has Ethernet ports down.

Is there any replacement guide or suggestions regarding controller replacement on FAS2552 dual-controller Clustered Mode ONTAP 9.1 ? It is an old system.

Is firmware update mandatory or not ?

BR,

Ilir

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SpindleNinja

I'd recommend engaging support if this controller is under support.

here's the doc for the 25xx

https://library.netapp.com/ecm/ecm_download_file/ECMP1147156

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SpindleNinja

I'd recommend engaging support if this controller is under support.

here's the doc for the 25xx

https://library.netapp.com/ecm/ecm_download_file/ECMP1147156

IlirS

Yes, but the controller is not under support contract. It has expired and they are trying to renew it.

Thank you for your recommendations.

Ilir

paul_stejskal

9.1 is fine for that. I would recommend updating ONTAP when you get support entitlements though because 9.1 is at or will be EOVS. Also there are some security vulnerabilities that need fixing.

IlirS

Yes, I will as soon as the support contract will be renewed.

Regarding the "Replacing the controller module" guide, on page 46 it is suggested to perform the giveback process immediately when the replacement controller is fully seated:

"Enter one of the following commands from the healthy node’s console and wait for the giveback to complete

In Data ONTAP 8.2 or later: storage failover giveback – ofnode impaired_node_name".

Should I execute the giveback process at this moment when the replacement controller node has not passed the diag tests and other configurations ?

BR,

Ilir