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andris · ‎2020-09-13

There's no downside to making the system HA...

andris · ‎2020-09-13

A less disruptive approach might be to remove the 0210 file, wait 15 minutes, then re-add the 0210 file again. If the timing works out, it might update A before trying B.

andris · ‎2020-09-13

If the 0210 files are correctly installed, a reboot would probably result in the A module being updated. Then, it will complain again, but you can remove the 0210 file at that point.

andris · ‎2020-08-29

I'm not really sure what you're asking about at this point. Are you referring to the network connectivity between the two DR sites of your MetroCluster IP configuration or are you referring to peering with another cluster? I would recommend you create a technical case for formal support.

andris · ‎2020-08-29

For the AFF A200 in a MetroCluster IP configuration, the e0a/e0b ports are dedicated to "Shared cluster / MetroCluster IP interconnect". Inter-cluster LIFs (LIFs used for SnapMirror traffic between clusters) must be on other ports on the AFF A200.

andris · ‎2020-08-28

That part number (SW-BES-53248A1-G1-8P-LIC) is an 8-port activation license for the Broadcom-supported BES-53248 cluster switch. Instructions for adding these licenses are in this KB: https://kb.netapp.com/Advice_and_Troubleshooting/Data_Protection_and_Security/MetroCluster/How_to_add_Additional_Port_Licensing_for_the_Broadcom-Supported_BES-53248_Switch For documentation on how to setup the BES-53248 switch and how to migrate from two-node switchless to switched, see: Setup: https://docs.netapp.com/platstor/topic/com.netapp.doc.hw-sw-ix8-setup/home.html Migrating to switched: https://docs.netapp.com/platstor/topic/com.netapp.doc.hw-sw-ix8-migrate-2n/home.html

andris · ‎2020-08-28

Try this KB: https://kb.netapp.com/Advice_and_Troubleshooting/Data_Storage_Systems/FAS_Systems/How_to_reset_the_configuration_information_for_the_SP_%2F%2F_BMC%3F

andris · ‎2020-08-27

Based on this feedback, the text in the pulldown combo box has been clarified (hopefully). Select listed version or enter another https://mysupport.netapp.com/site/products/all/details/ontap9/downloads-tab

andris · ‎2020-08-21

If you'd like to address the root aggregate issues, please open a case and reference the bug. We allow RAID-DP for partitioned root aggregates with 8TB+ disks, but RAID-TEC is mandatory for data aggregates w/ 8TB+ disks.

andris · ‎2020-08-21

Did the message looks like this? Unable to create root aggregate: 5 disks specified, but at least 7 disks are required for raid_tec This has the same symptoms as Bug 948840 - System initialization fails to create root aggregate in certain configurations https://mysupport.netapp.com/site/bugs-online/product/ONTAP/BURT/948840 But if you're really on ONTAP 9.7P6, it should have been fixed. In any case, there is a workaround, but you will need to contact Technical Support by opening a case and they will take you through it. I do recommend you do this... using 7TB x 2 for the root aggregates is a tremendous waste of space!

andris · ‎2020-08-20

Just to dispel any doubt, the "A" and "B" module positions are indicated by a label right in the middle section between the module and PSU slots.

andris · ‎2020-08-12

I'm not sure what could be done to improve clarity. After all, the pulldown box does say "Type/Select Version".

andris · ‎2020-08-11

It is "working as designed". If you are looking for a specific version, you just type it in. The support site redesign tries to avoid long dropdown lists - it limits the list to recommended releases.

andris · ‎2020-08-11

Since the Tx and Rx power values are the same (+0.5 dBm), there really isn't a minimum.

andris · ‎2020-08-10

For anyone looking for older legacy documentation, try this documentation A-Z page: https://mysupport.netapp.com/documentation/productsatoz/index.html

andris · ‎2020-08-10

If you have NetApp Support Site access, please see this page for FAS3200 documentation: https://mysupport.netapp.com/documentation/productlibrary/index.html?productID=30425

andris · ‎2020-08-01

Check out this KB: https://kb.netapp.com/Advice_and_Troubleshooting/Data_Storage_Software/ONTAP_OS/What_is_the_procedure_to_request_License_Keys_for_different_versions_of_Data_ONTAP%3F If you're still having issues, open a case with Tech Support.

andris · ‎2020-08-01

Yes, it's possible. Contact your NetApp sales representative for ordering details.

andris · ‎2020-07-10

@xGeox : Conversion is normally not permitted, unless there was a technical issue (or bug) that has changed the personality. Open a technical support case to investigate the issue and come up with a mitigation.

andris · ‎2020-07-08

I suggest you use the built-in Support/Feedback feature in the tool to create a ticket with your issue.

andris · ‎2020-06-30

Try this link: https://mysupport.netapp.com/NOW/download/software/ontap/8.1.4P1/

andris · ‎2020-06-26

No.

andris · ‎2020-06-25

Since neither IBM nor NetApp support the product anymore (for several years now...), your only recourse is to find the original paper copies of the licenses.

andris · ‎2020-06-24

The firmware and disk labels installed on the drive are a custom NetApp version. You would not have this on an "off the shelf" drive.

andris · ‎2020-06-24

You appear to have purchased a non-NetApp disk drive. ONTAP will not use it.

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