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andris · ‎2023-12-06

A1. It is "normal" to not cross-connect the SAS ports when you do not have any external storage shelves. See: https://kb.netapp.com/onprem/ontap/hardware/Are_SAS_cables_required_for_FAS_or_AFF_systems_with_internal_only_storage A2: Though it is "single-path", that path is extremely reliable (since it is completely internal). If you do wish the most reliability, you can still cross-connect the SAS port - if desired. That said, the newer FAS2820 does improve on the FAS2720 in this regard - there are two internal paths.

andris · ‎2023-12-06

Hi, Switch FW, RCF version and ONTAP version compatibility is found here: https://mysupport.netapp.com/site/info/broadcom-cluster-switch and on the NetApp Hardware Universe

andris · ‎2023-11-21

Christophe, For #2, I suggest they look over the short videos covering various parts of the NetApp Support Site on NetApp's KBTV YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NetAppKBTV/search?query=NetApp%20Support%20Site

andris · ‎2023-10-07

Please review KB: https://kb.netapp.com/onprem/ontap/hardware/How_to_detect_and_manage_solid-state_drives_SSDs_approaching_the_end_of_their_rated_life_in_AFF_FAS_systems

andris · ‎2023-09-28

I'd recommend you formally engage with NetApp Support (open a case).

andris · ‎2023-09-06

From: https://github.com/NetApp/ontap-rest-python/tree/master/ONTAPI-Usage-Reporting-Tool SUPPORT These scripts were developed by the CSI team at NetApp. For questions and for addressing bugs, please reach out to ng-ontap-rest-queries@netapp.com Demo: ONTAPI Usage Reporting Tool

andris · ‎2023-09-05

Here you go. https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap-systems/sas3/install-hot-add-shelf.html

andris · ‎2023-07-29

Did you install or update the DQP? Is your SAS cabling healthy (MP-HA)? When reseating a drive, please wait 60s before reinserting it.

andris · ‎2023-07-26

They are the same cable. HWU can help confirm that... https://hwu.netapp.com/Search/Index?keyword=Cable%20:%20X6566B-05-N-C Component Type: Cable Component Name/Part Number: X6566B-05-N-C Description: Cable,Direct Attach CU SFP+ 10G,0.5M,-C Associated Part Numbers: X6566B-05-N-C, X6566B-05-R6, X6566B-05-R6-C

andris · ‎2023-07-24

This is also a handy "cluster health check" procedure post-installation... KB: How to perform a cluster health check with a script in ONTAP

andris · ‎2023-07-24

This document describes the various data protection and data integrity features of NetApp All-SAN array systems, plus the best practices for designing, implementing, and managing a SAN network to achieve maximum reliability. For more information, click here.

andris · ‎2023-07-24

AFF C-Series expansion is only available in 4xSSD increments. If you are a NetApp partner, you can find more information on the NetApp Field Portal.

andris · ‎2023-06-09

Ref: https://hwu.netapp.com/Cable/Index?type=1&cabletype=531660,531663&partnumber=X6589-R6 Yes, the UTA2 ports on a FAS2650 -> Onboard Ports & Cables (e0c, e0d, e0e, e0f) are considered onboard ports. Generally, any "e0<letter>" Ethernet port would be an "onboard port".

andris · ‎2023-06-05

If a disruptive workflow works for the customer, you can use this process and convert the FAS2720 into a DS212C shelf, too. You can order a conversion kit that has 2 x IOM12B modules and some cables (X899B, IIRC). https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap-systems-upgrade/upgrade/upgrade-by-moving-storage-parent.html

andris · ‎2023-05-05

This error: command failed: Migration of cluster LIFs must be done from local node. Means that you must be logged into the node of the cluster LIF's home port (node-mgmt SSH, SSH to node's SP/BMC or serial console access) to perform the migrate command for a cluster LIF. It's a "safety" feature.

andris · ‎2023-05-03

That is correct positioning. Disks are populated from the "outside -> in" from both ends. "Add disks" documentation mentions this. https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap/disks-aggregates/add-disks-node-task.html

andris · ‎2023-05-01

MetroCluster IP Documentation concerning partitioned disks and the layout on AFF A400: https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap-metrocluster/install-ip/concept_considerations_drive_assignment.html#adp-and-disk-assignment-on-aff-c400-and-aff-a400-systems

andris · ‎2023-04-12

For more resources, check out: Gracefully shutdown and power up your storage system Resolution Guide

andris · ‎2023-02-23

Great... This forum posting hosts the latest hardware-ONTAP.xml file. https://community.netapp.com/t5/NetAppDocs/Hardware-ONTAP-XML-file/m-p/310468 The XML file link there has a date code of: 20230216

andris · ‎2023-02-23

Do you have the latest version (4.0)? NetAppDocs download: https://mysupport.netapp.com/site/tools/tool-eula/netappdocs NetAppDocs is supported via the NetAppDocs Community Site or by emailing the following DL: ng-NetAppDocs-support@netapp.com

andris · ‎2023-02-22

See this knowledge base article... How to cable an IOM12E platform with IOM6 and IOM12 storage shelves in Multi-Path HA

andris · ‎2023-02-21

In terms of cluster operations, you don't need to change cluster LIF IP addresses - they are local-address assigned and private to the cluster network, by default.

andris · ‎2023-02-16

You wanted X356A. X356A-R6 SSD, 3.8TB, SAS You accidentally ordered X357A. X357A SSD, 3.8TB, SAS, MSW If you review the HWU information, you will see that X357A is not supported on FAS8020 or ONTAP 8.2.x 7-Mode. You will need to order X356A.

andris · ‎2023-02-10

Yes. Generally, cluster switches support nodes connected to them with different speeds. For cabling, ports 1-16 (10/26GbE capable) on BES-53248 are all configured the same. You just need to be careful of port speed mixing within the 4-port group. See: https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap-systems-switches/switch-bes-53248/configure-reqs-bes53248.html#cluster-switch-port-assignments

andris · ‎2023-02-09

Yes, that is a switch hardware restriction - you need to keep the speeds the same across the 4-port groups for 10/25GbE ports on the switch. The RCF says this: NOTE: - The 48 SFP28/SFP+ ports are organized into 4-port groups in terms of port speed: Ports 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16, 17-20, 21-24, 25-28, 29-32, 33-36, 37-40, 41-44, 45-48 The port speed should be the same (10GbE or 25GbE) across all ports in a 4-port group So, just make sure you plug in the AFF A250 25GbE cluster/HA ports in a different port group than the FAS2552's 10GbE ports.

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