Greetings NetApp Community, I'm working on a MetroCluster setup with two (NetApp AFF A220) across two sites (3KM distance). We'll utilize a 100Gb DWDM link. However, our ONTAP version (v13.1) doesn't seem to support NetApp CN1610 switches. I've reviewed the compatibility list (https://mysupport.netapp.com/info/communications/ECMLP2859128.html) and see mostly Nexus switches listed. We have a Cisco Nexus N9K-C93180YC-EX available. Would this be a suitable cluster interconnect even if it's not explicitly listed? Any guidance on best switch options would be greatly appreciated.
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Dear Netapp experts! Could you please help us troubleshoot the following error? Issue: Unexpected NDMP error communicating with tape server (it is Commvault Media Agent server] Detailed description : Our NDMP backup runs very slowly (approximately 2MB/Sec) and eventually enters a pending state with the error above. Has anyone experienced this issue or have any insights? How to troubleshoot failing and slow NDMP connection?
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I'm about to upgrade our SnapCenter infrastructure from 5.0P2 to 6.1P1, with the exception of five SQL Servers running Windows Server 2008R2 and 2012R2 [and yes we are pushing them to migrate to new servers]. Those Windows versions can't run SC 6.x [or for that matter some of the new prerequisites like the new PowerShell version requirement]. The problem: I just discovered that the IMT indicates that both 6.0.1 and 6.1 running on the SC server is not compatible with 5.x Windows or SQL plug-ins. I could upgrade only to 6.0 I suppose, which can run the Windows 5.x plug-in and possibly the SQL one [I say possibly because the online documentation and IMT for the plug-in say the SQL 5.x plug-in is compatible, but the IMT for the server says it is not]. Any suggestions? Is 6.0 sufficiently stable without going to 6.0.1 or 6.1? Is 6.0 in fact compatible with the SQL 5.x plug-in?
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Hi All, I would like to ask about the RCF file for Bes53248. What is the difference between downloading BES-53248-RCF v1.10 Cluster-HA.txt from the NetApp website and using the RCF generator tool? Do I need to reimport the RCF file after updating the firmware? Thanks. Metrocluster AFF250 9.10.1p8 to 9.13.1p8 Bes53248 3.8.0.2 to 3.10.0.3
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Hello everyone, I would like to determine the change rates of the snapshots for our volumes. The only way I currently see is to record all snapshots in a table and repeat this process multiple times for data comparison. But that can't be the only solution. Does anyone have an idea? Could it possibly be done with a script + perhaps NetApp API?
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