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IBM N Series User Manual

IBM N Series
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IB M System Storag e N series
Data ONTAP 8.0. 4 7-Mod e R e l ease
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GA32-0723-15
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IBM N Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandIBM
ModelN Series
CategoryStorage
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Changes Introduced Since Data ONTAP 8.0

New and Changed Features

Requirements for Running Data ONTAP 8.0 7-Mode

Firmware

Important Cautions

Unsupported Features

Lists features not supported in Data ONTAP 8.0 7-Mode, advising against upgrades if used.

Upgrade and Revert Cautions

Covers critical issues to review before upgrading or reverting Data ONTAP releases.

Block Access Protocol Cautions

Addresses potential issues with block access protocols like iSCSI and FC.

Data Protection Cautions

Highlights considerations for data protection technologies like SnapValidator and SnapLock.

Manageability Cautions

Details manageability issues, including certificate signing and remote booting.

Storage Management Cautions

Warns about potential disk failures and other storage management considerations after upgrading.

Network Protocol Cautions

Covers cautions related to network protocols, including system panics and interface configurations.

File Access and Protocols Cautions

Addresses cautions concerning file access protocols like CIFS, NFS, and FTP.

Known Problems and Limitations

Manageability Issues

Describes issues affecting system management, like Flash Cache data clearing and command input capture.

Storage Resource Management Issues

Covers issues related to LUN writes, user mapping, ACP port changes, and disk identification.

High-Availability Pair Issues

Details problems related to HA pairs, including controller reboots and takeover configurations.

Network Protocol Issues

Addresses issues with network protocols, such as partner node unavailability and routing configuration limits.

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