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andris · ‎2020-04-10

Hi Sebastian, You can leave feedback in Active IQ to request an answer to your API questions. There is a green feedback tab on the right hand side in Active IQ, as well as a Support icon at the top right hand corner in Active IQ Digital Advisor.

andris · ‎2020-04-06

@aborzenkov 's suggestion is a very easy way to move to whole disks only. ONTAP 9.2 and later, though (you didn't say what ONTAP version you are using). Ref: FAQ: ONTAP Boot Menu Option 9 (Configure Advanced Drive Partitioning) But, as already stated, root-data-data partitioning exists to maximize the physical storage efficiency for your data aggregates. If that is not your goal, then whole disks are just fine, too.

andris · ‎2020-03-24

To set expectations, it could take up to 48 hours after a HCI/SF issue has been resolved for it to clear in Active IQ.

andris · ‎2020-03-24

File an IT Helpdesk ticket for this issue.

andris · ‎2020-03-18

The NSS page for software version support (includes ONTAP info): https://mysupport.netapp.com//info/web/ECMP1147223.html#ontap_svst

andris · ‎2020-03-13

I'd need more context to answer your particular question... are you referring to a controller's internal disks? Which model? Are there 24 bays or 12? Or are you referring to external storage being added (again, 12 or 24 bays)? What I can say as a general comment that on AFF systems you should lay out drives in partially filled shelves in an "outside in" manner. E.g. If 12 SSD's in a 24-bay shelf, place in 0-5 and 18-23. Option 9b/ADP initialization will automatically assign the container disk ownership of 0-5 to node A and 18-23 to node B. Then, perform root-data-data partitioning.

andris · ‎2020-03-02

I would review the LIF service policies on the cluster (or at least on the new nodes). LIF Service Policies are the new method to control what functions/operations/access a LIF supports in 9.6+. Review: LIFs and service policies in ONTAP 9.6 and later Configuring LIF service policies network interface service-policy network interface service-policy show - Display existing service policies network interface service-policy add-service - Add an additional service entry to an existing service policy (advanced) network interface service-policy clone - Clone an existing network service policy (advanced) network interface service-policy create - Create a new service policy (advanced) network interface service-policy delete - Delete an existing service policy (advanced) network interface service-policy modify-service - Modify a service entry in an existing service policy (advanced) network interface service-policy remove-service - Remove a service entry from an existing service policy (advanced) network interface service-policy rename - Rename an existing network service policy (advanced) network interface service-policy restore-defaults - Restore default settings to a service policy (advanced)

andris · ‎2020-03-02

This previous community topic might be helpful. https://community.netapp.com/t5/FAS-and-V-Series-Storage-Systems-Discussions/Restoring-to-Factory-Defaults/td-p/48296

andris · ‎2020-02-27

To reinforce Gidon's comments, try to look at it from a chassis perspective. The PSU info applies to the chassis. There are (usually) 2 PSUs for a controller chassis. The total draw of both PSU's represents the power used by BOTH nodes in the chassis (if an HA system). A shelf will have 2 or 4 PSUs for a shelf chassis. The total draw of both PSU's represents the power used by both IOM modules in the shelf. Things to be careful about... On an embedded storage controller system, make sure you don't double-count the "chassis" - it will be reported at the node level as well as the shelf level. Shelves are multi-path HA, usually. If looking at output (especially from nodeshell), make sure you are not double-counting the shelf if you see values being shown from the perspective of each initiator path. e.g. Shelf 2 is called 0a.2 and 0b.2, because there are two paths.

andris · ‎2020-02-25

The only possible way that the SP and internal Ethernet switch config update could impact access to management of its host node is if you are using the e0M port for the mgmt. LIF home port (the internal switch "connects" the e0M port out through the external "wrench" port). Is that the case? I would recommend you open a technical case with NetApp Support to investigate further. As a workaround, you can try moving the mgmt. LIF to another available port that might be on the same IP subnet.

andris · ‎2020-02-13

Cisco documentation should be helpful. Release notes (has upgrade/downgrade info): https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/nexus5500/sw/release/notes/7x/Nexus5500_Release_Notes_7x.html#pgfId-512169 Every release has a Upgrade and Downgrade Guide. e.g. Cisco Nexus 5600 Series NX-OS Software Upgrade and Downgrade Guide, Release 7.3(3)N1(1) https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/nexus5600/sw/upgrade/733_N1_1/n5600_upgrade_downgrade_733_n1_1.html

andris · ‎2020-02-12

Where is the host/client - on the same subnet as VLAN 198 or not? If you can ping/telnet/ssh from that localhost, it would seem to point to a potential firewall issue. What exactly is the browser response? Not found - 404 or something else?

andris · ‎2020-02-12

The key question would be whether the wrench ports are all connected to the same VLAN/IP subnet from a switch/router perspective.

andris · ‎2020-01-29

David, Post your issue in the community forum listed below. http://community.netapp.com/t5/forums/postpage/board-id/oncommand-storage-management-software-discussions How to get Support NetApp Active IQ OneCollect is supported via NetApp Communities. Create a new discussion on NetApp Communities for any questions, concern, or feedback. You must either type OneCollect in the Label field or click OneCollect link provided under the Choose a Label section. Click Post to send your feedback to NetApp.

andris · ‎2020-01-14

This may be a boring answer, but apparently the "-N" simply denotes that the part number is a "Newer" version of the original -C. Otherwise, they are identical.

andris · ‎2020-01-09

No, I don't. Sorry...

andris · ‎2020-01-09

The FPGA provides glue logic to facilitate the interaction between motherboard subsystem components: BMC and CPU, LED control, BMC and FRUs, etc.

andris · ‎2019-12-20

Nice reply... Here's the 8.1.x versions of the "limitations" in the storage management guide. https://library.netapp.com/ecmdocs/ECMP1141781/html/GUID-1DC1DEC2-AAB3-483E-805D-82E722023AA6.html 8.1.x version of the disk sanitization instructions: https://library.netapp.com/ecmdocs/ECMP1141781/html/GUID-BE1AF56B-40DD-4C42-99D6-76EEC9225DC5.html

andris · ‎2019-12-09

I meant "if you take a thermometer and stand by the shelf, what is the air temperature"? Your location seems to be on the cold side - is that the reality? Being too cold is not as critical as too hot, but condensation can become an issue if it actually is approaching 2C. But what is evident is that the software and firmware is in dire need of updates (ONTAP, SP, shelf, disk). I suggest you start with moving to the best 8.1.x release we have - 8.1.4P10. Once you are stable there, then move on to 8.2.5P3 - the latest and best for 7-Mode. Note: You'll have to ensure that your environment (hosts, SnapManager, etc.) versions are compatible with ONTAP 8.2.5, if you go there. You can independently upgrade the SP, shelf and disk firmware, or just pick up what is bundled in ONTAP, for now.

andris · ‎2019-12-08

ONTAP’s initial NVMe-oF protocol was NVMe/FC which was very easy to migrate to if our customer was already using FC, which the majority of our block customers are. We have several NetApp Verified Architectures (NVA) with reference architectures and documented test, configuration and performance results that can be easily replicated by reviewing any of the following: NVA-1126 - NetApp Verified Architecture: NetApp and Broadcom Modern SAN Cloud-Connected Flash Solution - Oracle and SUSE NetApp Verified Architecture Design Edition NVA-1127 - NetApp Verified Architecture: NetApp and Broadcom Modern SAN Cloud-Connected Flash Solution - MongoDB and SUSE NetApp Verified Architecture Design Edition NVA-1136 - NetApp Verified Architecture: NetApp and Broadcom Modern SAN Cloud-Connected Flash Solution - VMware vSphere Verified Architecture Design Edition

andris · ‎2019-12-08

ONTAP version? IOM6 FW version? What is the ambient temp at that shelf?

andris · ‎2019-12-02

The customer should open a support/feedback ticket in Active IQ. Use the green "Feedback" widget on the right-hand side of the Active IQ home page.

andris · ‎2019-11-15

First a nag: 8.3.x ONTAP has passed End of Version Support. You need to move to 9.1 or later if you want any kind of software support. Reference: https://mysupport.netapp.com//info/web/ECMP1147223.html#ontap_svst I don't see any reason why you couldn't use the same stack. By not mirroring the plexes (i.e. MetroCluster), you'll just have MP-HA SAS connectivity, stretched across between your two nodes. But if you want the official answer, open a technical case.

andris · ‎2019-10-21

You have a problem though... the minimum root volume size is 180GB on FAS2240-2, but 350GB on FAS2650. You can't just re-use the existing root partitons, unless you have additional storage you plan to add.

andris · ‎2019-10-21

Need more clarity. Is it a FAS2240-2 or a FAS220-4? The new FAS2650 is already booted with internal storage that was purchased with it? You have empty drive slots in the FAS2650? In the meantime, you might want to peruse this topic: https://docs.netapp.com/platstor/topic/com.netapp.doc.hw-upgrade-controller/GUID-6F9CE102-FA28-4649-AB03-76B076C1BC75.html

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