NetApp AFF A70 - Replace NVRAM - AFF A70, AFF A90

The locking latches rise when the controller module is fully seated.
Do not use excessive force when sliding the controller module into the chassis to avoid
damaging the connectors.
a. Rotate the locking latches upward into the locked position.
5. Plug the power cords into the power supplies.
If you have DC power supplies, reconnect the power block to the power supplies after the
controller module is fully seated in the chassis.
The controller module boots when power is restored. If it boots to the LOADER prompt, reboot the
controller with the
boot_ontap command.
6.
Restore automatic giveback if you disabled it by using the
storage failover modify -node local
-auto-giveback true
command.
7.
If AutoSupport is enabled, restore/unsuppress automatic case creation by using the
system node
autosupport invoke -node * -type all -message MAINT=END
command.
Step 5: Return the failed part to NetApp
Return the failed part to NetApp, as described in the RMA instructions shipped with the kit. See the
Part Return
& Replacements
page for further information.
Replace NVRAM - AFF A70, AFF A90
The NVRAM module consists of the NVRAM12 hardware and field-replaceable DIMMs.
You can replace a failed NVRAM module or the DIMMs inside the NVRAM module. To
replace a failed NVRAM module, you must remove the module from the chassis, move
the DIMMs to the replacement module, and install the replacement NVRAM module into
the chassis.
All other components in the system must be functioning properly; if not, you must contact
NetApp Support.
You must replace the failed component with a replacement FRU component you received from your provider.
Step 1: Shut down the impaired controller
Shut down or take over the impaired controller using one of the following options.
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