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FAS270 ERROR

cbrcowboyva — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 06:02:39 GMT

My fas270 when started up shows a shelf ID of 1, but after a few hours it starts flashing 5. I can not find any information on what this code could be.

Re: FAS270 ERROR

georgevj — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:23:30 GMT

Hi Lee,

From your post, its not clear whether you are using standalone a FAS270 or if there is an additional shelf connected to it. Could you check the following things and get back to us?

version of Data ONTAP

output of "storage show disk" command

if any additional shelves are connected, details.

What is the status of the shelf ID selector switch and the termination switch?

(You may find them at the rear side of FAS270, as displayed in the attached picture)

Re: FAS270 ERROR

cbrcowboyva — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:58:56 GMT

version of Data ONTAP: 7.3.2

output of "storage show disk" command: can not attach any outputs from this system due to security. All disk show shelf ID 1 with model X292_S15K7 and REV NA00

if any additional shelves are connected, details.: Stand alone shelf

What is the status of the shelf ID selector switch and the termination switch? Shelf selector is in 1 and term is on

Lee P. Alexander

Sr. Systems Engineer

Engility Corp.

lee.alexander@engilitycorp.com

Re: FAS270 ERROR

timothyn — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:30:32 GMT

Hi Lee,

Just as an FYI, this subspace is specifically for the System Setup GUI setup utility, so your post might not get viewed by many people who can answer your questions. You might try the Data ONTAP space: https://communities.netapp.com/community/products_and_solutions/data_ontap

Cheers!

Eric

Re: FAS270 ERROR

georgevj — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:49:07 GMT

Hi Lee,

As eric mentioned, it is always good to post the questions in the appropriate space.

However, your hardware setup as you described, looks fine. And, since all disks are showing shelf ID 1, I suppose the system would be working fine without any issues. Then, there may be other reasons for the blinking display.

1. could be a hardware problem with the front panel display

2. the connecting circutry may have some issues

3. the ID selector switch has some issues

4. some other issue which I am not aware of .. 😞

Please go through the following KB articles, and if necessary, contact NetApp technical support and open a case.

https://kb.netapp.com/support/index?page=content&id=3012307

https://kb.netapp.com/support/index?page=content&actp=LIST&id=2014126

-George

Re: FAS270 ERROR

cbrcowboyva — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:16:59 GMT

Thank you for the help. We will be checking the KB and if we figure out the cause/fix I will post it.

Lee P. Alexander

Senior Systems Engineer

Office: 757-321-8587

Cell: 757-409-4511

lee.alexander@engilitycorp.com<mailto:lee.alexander@engilitycorp.com>