NetApp AFF A Series User Manual

8. 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
Add an I/O module - AFF A900
You can add an I/O module to your system by either adding a new I/O nodule into a
system with empty slots or by replacing an I/O module with a new one in a fully-populated
system.
Before you begin
• Check the
NetApp Hardware Universe to make sure that the new I/O module is compatible with your
system and version of ONTAP you’re running.
• If multiple slots are available, check the slot priorities in
NetApp Hardware Universe and use the best one
available for your I/O module.
• To non-disruptively add an I/O module, you must take over the target controller, remove the slot blanking
cover in the target slot or remove an existing I/O module, add the new or replacement I/O module, and then
giveback the target controller.
• Make sure that all other components are functioning properly.
Option 1: Add the I/O module to a system with open slots
You can add an I/O module into an empty module slot in your system.
Step 1: Shut down the impaired node
Shut down or take over the impaired controller using one of the following options.
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NetApp AFF A Series Specifications

General

Brand	NetApp
Model	AFF A Series
Category	Server
Language	English