topic Re: About Bes53248 RCF File in ONTAP Discussions

About Bes53248 RCF File

NeoLife — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:54:27 GMT

Hi All,

I would like to ask about the RCF file for Bes53248.

What is the difference between downloading BES-53248-RCF v1.10 Cluster-HA.txt from the NetApp website and using the RCF generator tool? Do I need to reimport the RCF file after updating the firmware?

Thanks.

Metrocluster AFF250 9.10.1p8 to 9.13.1p8

Bes53248 3.8.0.2 to 3.10.0.3

Re: About Bes53248 RCF File

TMACMD — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 21:13:08 GMT

They are very different configurations. If you Are doing a normal ONTAP configuration without metro cluster, you must use the rcf from the downloads section of the web site.

if you are doing a metro cluster then you must use the correct configuration for the switch being used (there are 4 switches in a metro cluster, two at each site). This config has different switch connectivity that must be accounted for.

Re: About Bes53248 RCF File

chenguanghui — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 06:01:31 GMT

hello:

for MetroClusterFC configuration:The MetroCluster FC switch RCF files and port layouts do not have to be changed when upgrading ONTAP to a newer version with a different port layout.

for MetroCluster IP configuration: for MetroClusterIP configuration the RCF file need to match the ontap release.

The article may be help for you

https://kb-cn.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/MC/MC-KBs/When_updating_a_MetroCluster_to_a_newer_ONTAP_version_do_the_RCF_files_have_to_be_updated#

Best regards.