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b. Configure the system using the data you collected in the ONTAP Configuration Guide.
5. Verify the health of your system by running Config Advisor.
6. After you have completed the initial configuration, go to the ONTAP & ONTAP System Manager
Documentation Resources
page for information about configuring additional features in ONTAP.
Maintain
Boot media
Overview of boot media replacement - AFF A250
The boot media stores a primary and secondary set of system (boot image) files that the
system uses when it boots.
Before you begin
You must have a USB flash drive, formatted to MBR/FAT32, with the appropriate amount of storage to hold the
image_xxx.tgz file.
You also must copy the
image_xxx.tgz file to the USB flash drive for later use in this procedure.
About this task
•
The nondisruptive and disruptive methods for replacing a boot media both require you to restore the
var
file system:
◦
For nondisruptive replacement, the HA pair must be connected to a network to restore the
var file
system.
◦
For disruptive replacement, you do not need a network connection to restore the
var file system, but
the process requires two reboots.
• You must replace the failed component with a replacement FRU component you received from your
provider.
• It is important that you apply the commands in these steps on the correct controller:
◦ The impaired node is the controller on which you are performing maintenance.
◦ The healthy node is the HA partner of the impaired controller.
Check onboard encryption keys - AFF A250
Prior to shutting down the impaired controller and checking the status of the onboard
encryption keys, you must check the status of the impaired controller, disable automatic
giveback, and check the version of ONTAP that is running.
If you have a cluster with more than two nodes, it must be in quorum. If the cluster is not in quorum or a healthy
controller shows false for eligibility and health, you must correct the issue before shutting down the impaired
controller; see the
Synchronize a node with the cluster.
Steps
1. Check the status of the impaired controller:
◦
If the impaired controller is at the login prompt, log in as
admin.
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NetApp AFF A Series Specifications

General

Brand	NetApp
Model	AFF A Series
Category	Server
Language	English