ASA to AFF conversion

[Klemen]

Hello.

Is it possible to convert from ASA to AFF personality? We need to test also NAS protocols.

Thank you!

Klemen

[andris · Accepted solution]

Switching personalities of a system (FAS, AFF, ASA AFF) is not supported.

[XBR500]

https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap-whatsnew/ontap991fo_san_enhancements.html#nvmefc-support

With the assistance of a script and NetApp TME or Professional Services resources, you can convert existing AFF SAN clusters to ASA personalities without needing to migrate data. 

[jaikumar]

Just note that starting 9.12.1 , the AFF to ASA conversion is no longer available (& starting 9.13.1 ASA will be shipped as new platform with unique model string).