Upgrade MetroCluster AFF400

llinasenc — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 18:46:13 GMT

Hi,

I've been asked to upgrade a metrocluster compose of 2 AFF400 NetApp, and 2 NX9336C-FX2 switches. The AFF400 has ONTAP version 9.10.1P2, and we are planning to upgrade to 9.14.1P10, but when run the pre-check, it complaints with the message "Unsupported MetroCluster IP Switch Firmware 10.1(2) for switch model N9K-C9336C-FX2 in Target Release 9.14.1P10."

In the upgrade document, I'm advise that first I have to upgrade the switches firmware, and to perform the switch upgrade I need to generate a new RCF file and upload it, as the new switch version requests it.

I need advice about generating the new RFC file and configure the switch with this new RFC. I'd downloaded the RFC file generator, and have the RFC file generate, but I see the actual switch configuration and the new one are a little bit different.

How could I merge the new and old information to be use in the switch?

Regards,

Re: Upgrade MetroCluster AFF400

Amador — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 06:47:51 GMT

You don't need to merge that information and just use the new generated RCF. More information at MetroCluster IP which RCF version should be used - NetApp Knowledge Base

And additional details at How to upgrade both firmware and RCF files on Metrocluster Cisco switches, a step-by-step guide - NetApp Knowledge Base

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