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andris · ‎2024-11-20

Yes, you can mix them in the same shelf (or same HA pair, for that matter). You would need to confirm that self-encrypting drives (SED) can be used in the country of operation. See: Does NetApp support encrypted and non-encrypted disks on the same node?

andris · ‎2024-11-14

If you might be referring to NetApp Hardware Universe, it maintains information concerning End of Support (EOS) hardware, as well. Just make sure you are not filtering them out in the UI. Note: NetApp doesn't formally use the EOL term.

andris · ‎2024-11-13

If this is in the context of https://aiq.netapp.com/, then click on the "Support" icon to report this issue to the AIQ Digital Advisor support team. Please provide the exact steps you take when this issue occurs.

andris · ‎2024-11-11

The documentation for SnapMirror Active Sync clarifies that statement. https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap/snapmirror-active-sync/prerequisites-reference.html Hardware Only two-node HA clusters are supported. Both clusters must be either AFF (A-Series and C-Series) or ASA (A-Series and C-Series). Mixing between AFF and ASA is not supported. Replication is supported between AFF A-Series and C-Series.

andris · ‎2024-10-29

Hi Antonio, You're free to submit document feedback, but it's somewhat covered in this topic in the procedure: https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap-systems-upgrade/upgrade-arl-auto-affa900/replace-node1-aff700-fas900.html#remove-the-aff-a700-or-fas9000-nvram-module Move all flash cache modules installed in the FAS9000 NVRAM module to the FAS9500 NVRAM module. It's an easy stretch to believe that you can swap in a different capacity flash cache drive or even add a 2nd flash cache drive in slot 6-2 at this time, too.

andris · ‎2024-10-16

You can direct-attach iSCSI or NVMe/TCP to any of our platforms. However, this is generally discouraged because it severely limits scaling and may not have sufficient redundancy. You must have a switch for FC because we rely on NPIV services from the switch to support multiple LIFs on a single physical port. There is more information in TR-4080: Best Practices for Modern SAN

andris · ‎2024-10-12

What platform and LOADER version are you using? I'm a little confused with your post, though. You are showing an error for the bootmedia (i.e. the boot device), but you are asking how to test system memory? You can test memory with system-level HW diagnostics (devtype = mem) See: https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/OHW/OHW-KBs/How_to_use_the_ONTAP_Hardware_SLDIAG_tool The LOADER "memtest" command is for internal development purposes, only. It is not to be used by customers.

andris · ‎2024-10-10

See: https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap-ems/scsi-cmd-events.html#scsi-cmd-pasttimetolive and https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/OHW/OHW-KBs/Multiple_instances_of_scsi.cmd.pastTimeToLive_messages_observed_on_the_system for more info. You can open a technical case for formal assistance.

andris · ‎2024-10-10

That is a facilitating part number that signals that a back-end (cluster, storage, MetroCluster-IP) switch is included in a sales order. It does not map to any particular switch model. Why do you ask?

andris · ‎2024-10-03

A big question to answer first is what will the SSDs be used for? If they are going to be configured as Storage Pools for Flash Pool (hybrid aggregate) use, then they cannot be used for root partitions (they use a 4-partition scheme of "allocation units"). See: https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap-cli/storage-pool-create.html Personally, I think of SSD space as more "precious". The node root volume doesn't require the performance of SSDs. So, I favor initializing for ADP (root-data) on the HDDs.

andris · ‎2024-10-03

Nope. Though it requires physical presence to do it, pulling out the HDDs for the system init (9a, 9b) is the easy/safe way.

andris · ‎2024-09-30

Check out these doc references... To list user accounts: https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap-cli/security-login-show.html To change a password: https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap/authentication/change-login-password-task.html

andris · ‎2024-09-21

Typically, you have one cluster management interface (LIF) and two node management interfaces. The cluster-mgmt LIF could be mapped to any of the node’s management ports. Try using the node-mgmt LIF/IP, instead.

andris · ‎2024-09-18

Short answer... do not replace the DIMM. See: How to troubleshoot correctable memory errors on FAS and AFF systems For your platform and ONTAP version, specifically see: Correctable memory errors in ONTAP with dynamic thresholds

andris · ‎2024-09-17

No. IOM6 shelf modules only communicate with other shelves and ONTAP controllers.

andris · ‎2024-07-29

Internal shelves of controllers (like AFF A250, AFF A800) are hard-coded to ID = 00. When setting NS224 shelf IDs that are attached to controllers with integrated (internal) storage, always start with 01 or higher. Make sure shelf IDs are unique within an HA pair, at least. https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap-systems/ns224/change-shelf-id.html

andris · ‎2024-07-29

X65402 (332-00389) is also a 40GBASE-eSR4 QSFP transceiver and is supported on AFF A700s onboard ports. Maybe it's time to start suspecting the EX4550-EM-2QSFP module?

andris · ‎2024-07-21

The A700s 40GbE onboard ports are known to work well with Cisco 40GbE Twinax, generally. It is most likely an issue on the switch side. You can consider using the switch vendor's supported CR4 cables or as others have suggested... go with optical (SR4).

andris · ‎2024-07-03

There's a few useful KB articles covering this error. It could be miscabling or it could be that you have ports that should be in the Cluster IPspace or vice-versa (they're supposed to be Cluster, but are in the data IPspace). For an AFF A250, ports e0c and e0d should be in the Cluster IPspace. https://kb.netapp.com/Special:Search?query=Unused+cluster+ports+exist+in+the+cluster&type=wiki

andris · ‎2024-07-03

Hi Ramesh, This information is in the NetApp Hardware Universe - https://hwu.netapp.com Specifically: https://hwu.netapp.com/Controller/Index?platformTypeId=13684325&platform=31719990&os=36900012

andris · ‎2024-06-01

Here's info about checking licenses and support entitlements for a NetApp product. https://kb.netapp.com/Support/General_Support/How_to_access_ONTAP_Software_Entitlements_and_related_License_Keys_using_the_Support_Site

andris · ‎2024-05-22

I'm not following config "B". Do you have one aggregate (2 RG's) or two aggregates (1 RG per aggr)?

andris · ‎2024-05-11

Yes, I agree. If you go to https://hwu.netapp.com and look up each product, you’ll see quite detailed power specifications.

andris · ‎2024-05-09

Yes, that would be the procedure. As mentioned earlier, you would have post-replacement activity to transfer entitlements and licenses.

andris · ‎2024-05-09

It is better characterized as a motherboard procedure, but it is a supported way to change the mezzanine that is being used. Order Qty: 2 of this part and any applicable SFP cables/optics. X3218A Controller,No MEM,CNA,C190,FAS2700 You will need to move over all of the internal components from the old motherboard (DIMMs, NV battery). You will also need to open a non-technical case to transfer your support entitlements and licenses to the new motherboard's system serial number (SSN).

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