Choosing a system refresh method

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The system refresh procedure you use depends on the platform model, scope of the upgrade, and type of MetroCluster configuration.

Scope Config type ONTAP support Go to…​

  • Scope: Platform (controller modules) and storage shelves

  • Method: Expand the MetroCluster configuration and then remove the old nodes

FC

9.6 and later

Refreshing a four-node MetroCluster FC configuration

  • Scope: Platform (controller modules) and storage shelves

  • Method: Expand the MetroCluster configuration and then remove the old nodes

IP

9.8

Refreshing a four-node MetroCluster IP configuration (ONTAP 9.8 and later)