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NetApp AFF A250 User Manual

NetApp AFF A250
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AFF A250 systems
ONTAP Systems
NetApp
November 23, 2021
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NetApp AFF A250 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form Factor2U
Drive TypesSSD
Operating SystemONTAP
Flash TypeNVMe
RedundancyYes
ControllerDual
Connectivity10GbE, 25GbE, 100GbE
ProtocolsNFS, CIFS, iSCSI, FC
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Memory128 GB
Drive Options15.3TB SSDs
RAID SupportRAID-DP, RAID-TEC
Data ReductionInline deduplication, compression, compaction
Power SupplyDual

Summary

AFF A250 System Documentation

Install and setup

Provides comprehensive instructions for installing AFF A250 systems, covering various formats and steps.

Prepare for installation

Details requirements for system installation, including account creation, inventory, and network information.

Install hardware

Instructions for installing the system in a 4-post rack or NetApp system cabinet, including rail kits.

Cable controllers

Explains required and optional cabling for platform's cluster using switchless or interconnect methods.

Complete system setup and configuration

Guides system setup and configuration using cluster discovery via switch/laptop or direct controller connection.

System Maintenance and Replacement

Boot media replacement

Procedures for replacing the boot media and checking related encryption configurations.

Node shutdown procedures

Covers procedures for shutting down or taking over an impaired node for most systems and MetroCluster.

Controller module replacement

Comprehensive guide to replacing a controller module, including component transfers and reinstallation.

Remove controller module

Instructions for safely removing the controller module from the system chassis.

Replace boot media

Instructions for locating and replacing the boot media within the controller module.

Transfer boot image

Procedure to transfer the ONTAP boot image from a USB flash drive to the new boot media.

Install controller module

Procedure to install the replacement controller module into the chassis and boot it to Maintenance mode.

Replace RTC battery

Procedure to replace the real-time clock (RTC) battery in the controller module.

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