topic how to simultaneously replace a boot device and motherboard on fas models in ONTAP Hardware https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/how-to-simultaneously-replace-a-boot-device-and-motherboard-on-fas-models/m-p/466930#M12154 <P>Hello All,</P><DIV><DIV class=""><DIV class="">One of my clients has a FAS2720, and recently both the node controller and the boot flash failed at the same time. I found the replacement manual but couldn't find any instructions on how to replace them both at once.</DIV><DIV class=""><DIV><DIV class=""><DIV class="">Has anyone else come across something like this</DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV><DIV class="">&nbsp;</DIV></DIV></DIV> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:32:59 GMT ChinaLongRen 2026-04-27T05:32:59Z how to simultaneously replace a boot device and motherboard on fas models https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/how-to-simultaneously-replace-a-boot-device-and-motherboard-on-fas-models/m-p/466930#M12154 <P>Hello All,</P><DIV><DIV class=""><DIV class="">One of my clients has a FAS2720, and recently both the node controller and the boot flash failed at the same time. I found the replacement manual but couldn't find any instructions on how to replace them both at once.</DIV><DIV class=""><DIV><DIV class=""><DIV class="">Has anyone else come across something like this</DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV><DIV class="">&nbsp;</DIV></DIV></DIV> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:32:59 GMT https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/how-to-simultaneously-replace-a-boot-device-and-motherboard-on-fas-models/m-p/466930#M12154 ChinaLongRen 2026-04-27T05:32:59Z Re: how to simultaneously replace a boot device and motherboard on fas models https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/how-to-simultaneously-replace-a-boot-device-and-motherboard-on-fas-models/m-p/466938#M12155 <P>We have a KB article for this situation.</P> <P><A title="How to simultaneously replace a boot device and motherboard on FAS and AFF models" href="https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/OHW/OHW-KBs/How_to_simultaneously_replace_a_boot_device_and_motherboard_on_FAS_and_AFF_models" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How to simultaneously replace a boot device and motherboard on FAS and AFF models</A></P> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:00:24 GMT https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/how-to-simultaneously-replace-a-boot-device-and-motherboard-on-fas-models/m-p/466938#M12155 andris 2026-04-27T15:00:24Z Re: how to simultaneously replace a boot device and motherboard on fas models https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/how-to-simultaneously-replace-a-boot-device-and-motherboard-on-fas-models/m-p/466941#M12156 <DIV><DIV class=""><DIV class="">Thanks</DIV><DIV class="">I've already seen the KB and need o contact the manufacturer's technical support, but the customer's device is no longer under warranty........</DIV></DIV></DIV> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:18:44 GMT https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/how-to-simultaneously-replace-a-boot-device-and-motherboard-on-fas-models/m-p/466941#M12156 ChinaLongRen 2026-04-28T01:18:44Z