topic Re: Upgrade Paths in ONTAP Hardware https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/Upgrade-Paths/m-p/30054#M2058 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Jeff,</P><P></P><P>Currently it's not possible to migrate between FAS and E-series , since both of them are differ in OS/Software -( Eseries -san tricity FAS - Ontap)</P><P></P><P>But the upgradation of integrating both is in progress, Probably netapp guys can comment on it </P><P></P><P>Saran</P></BODY></HTML> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:33:01 GMT saranraj456 2013-04-15T10:33:01Z Upgrade Paths https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/Upgrade-Paths/m-p/30050#M2057 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Hello -</P><P></P><P>We're currently in the "research" phase for moving to the NetApp platform, and I have a few questions related to the upgrade paths between the E-series and the FAS-series.&nbsp; If we purchase an E2624 and chain 3 or 4 DE5600's off of it (24-bay expansion enclosures), and then later decide we're ready for the more advanced features in the FAS line, can we buy a FAS2200 head-unit and attach the previously purchased DE5600's to it?&nbsp; Or even possibly down-grade the E2624 to a DE5600 and attach it as an add-on enclosure to the FAS2200-series as well?</P><P></P><P>The issue is that we're yet to the point where we can justify the cost of the FAS-series, but don't want to sink the money into our existing product (Dell PowerVault) line if we eventually plan to upgrade to NetAPPs FAS line.</P><P></P><P>Thanks,</P><P></P><P>- Jeff</P></BODY></HTML> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 06:05:10 GMT https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/Upgrade-Paths/m-p/30050#M2057 jeffhoward001 2025-06-05T06:05:10Z Re: Upgrade Paths https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/Upgrade-Paths/m-p/30054#M2058 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Jeff,</P><P></P><P>Currently it's not possible to migrate between FAS and E-series , since both of them are differ in OS/Software -( Eseries -san tricity FAS - Ontap)</P><P></P><P>But the upgradation of integrating both is in progress, Probably netapp guys can comment on it </P><P></P><P>Saran</P></BODY></HTML> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:33:01 GMT https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/Upgrade-Paths/m-p/30054#M2058 saranraj456 2013-04-15T10:33:01Z