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Netapp Upgradation from 8.1.2 7-mode to 8.1.4P4 7-mode .

KRANTHI177 — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:09:14 GMT

Hi Everyone,

I am planning to upgrade Netapp FAS2240 from 8.1.2 7-mode to 8.1.4P4 7-mode.

Kindy share detailed documentation for this procedure.

Regards,

Krantih Kumar

kranthi177@hotmail.com

Re: Netapp Upgradation from 8.1.2 7-mode to 8.1.4P4 7-mode .

YIshikawa — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 23:34:43 GMT

There are many points to be considered depending on each configuration and used features. please check Upgrade and Revert/Downgrade Guide.
http://mysupport.netapp.com/NOW/cgi-bin/bol?Type=Detail&Display=526036

This case is upgrade between same major release, so it is easier than that across major releases.
Upgrade advisor in MyAutoSupport may also helps. It gives you detailed upgrade steps.
By the way, if you have no reason to use 8.1.4P4, better to use latest patch release.

Re: Netapp Upgradation from 8.1.2 7-mode to 8.1.4P4 7-mode .

RANJBASSI — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 06:47:29 GMT

Have you used the upgrade advisor on the NetApp autosupport page?

I would advise using the upgrade advisor. This will tell you step by step what needs to be considered and how to perfom the upgrade step by step from the version you are on to the target OS you are going to.

Re: Netapp Upgradation from 8.1.2 7-mode to 8.1.4P4 7-mode .

YIshikawa — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:49:23 GMT

I have used several times. Output seems pretty good, but it is better to review and check the procedure referring to Upgrade and Revert/Downgrade Guide.

Re: Netapp Upgradation from 8.1.2 7-mode to 8.1.4P4 7-mode .

JGPSHNTAP — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 15:16:45 GMT

This is simple.. just follow the upgrade advisor..

Or you can use my method and just software update file -r on both heads 🙂