Clarification from NetApp regarding 'renaming a node' documentation.

[Ontapforrum]

Until 8.1, it suggests to reboot after node rename

Data ONTAP 8.1 System Administration Guide for Cluster-Mode
https://library.netapp.com/ecmdocs/ECMP1136871/html/GUID-D633C76B-BA04-427C-915C-7471F79878D8.html

However, from 8.2, this suggestion is removed.

https://library.netapp.com/ecmdocs/ECMP1196798/html/GUID-D633C76B-BA04-427C-915C-7471F79878D8.html

Does that mean - It can be done on the fly ?

Thanks,
-Ash

[AlexDawson · Accepted solution]

Correct, reboot is no longer required after renaming a node as of CDOT 8.2

[Ontapforrum]

Thanks Alex for the confirmation. Hence, it can be done on the fly, but will do it out-of-hours just to be on safer side.