Replacement requirements
Before replacing the switch, make sure the following conditions are met in the current environment and on the replacement switch.
Existing cluster and network infrastructure
Make sure that:
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The existing cluster is verified as completely functional, with at least one fully connected cluster switch.
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All cluster ports are up.
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All cluster logical interfaces (LIFs) are administratively and operationally up and on their home ports.
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The ONTAP
cluster ping-cluster -node node1
command must indicate that the settings,basic connectivity
andlarger than PMTU communication
, are successful on all paths.
BES-53248 replacement cluster switch
Make sure that:
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Management network connectivity on the replacement switch is functional.
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Console access to the replacement switch is in place.
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The node connections are ports 0/1 through 0/16 with default licensing.
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All Inter-Switch Link (ISL) ports are disabled on ports 0/55 and 0/56.
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The desired reference configuration file (RCF) and EFOS operating system switch image are loaded onto the switch.
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Initial customization of the switch is complete, as detailed in Configure the BES-53248 cluster switch.
Any previous site customizations, such as STP, SNMP, and SSH, are copied to the new switch.