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Learn about converting AFF A150, AFF A220, or FAS2820 to a drive shelf and moving storage

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Perform a nondisruptive upgrade of an AFF A150, AFF A220, or FAS2820 system. First, convert each node in the AFF A150, AFF A220, or FAS2820 system to a drive shelf. Then, connect them to the replacement nodes. This moves the onboard storage to the replacement system.

About this task

This procedure supports the following system conversions:

  • Converting an AFF A150 or AFF A220 to a DS224C drive shelf

  • Converting a FAS2820 to a DS212C drive shelf

The high-availability (HA) pair controllers are node1 and node2 and the replacement HA pair controllers are node3 and node4.

Before you begin

Review the general upgrade scenarios and upgrade considerations for upgrading by moving volumes or storage:

OneMigrate LIFs and data aggregates on node2 to node1

Before converting node2 to a drive shelf, migrate the logical interfaces (LIFs) and data aggregates on node2 to node1.

TwoConvert node2 to a drive shelf and connect to node4

Convert node2 to a drive shelf, then connect to node4 before reassigning drives from node2 to node4.

ThreeReassign drives from node2 to node4

After converting node2 to a drive shelf and connecting to node4, reassign the drives that previously belonged to node2 to node4.

FourMigrate data aggregates, epsilon, and LIFs on node1 to node4

Before converting node1 to a drive shelf, migrate the data aggregates, epsilon, and LIFs on node1 to node4.

FiveConvert node1 to a drive shelf and connect to node3

Convert node1 to a drive shelf and connect to node3 before reassigning drives from node1 to node3.

SixReassign drives from node1 to node3

After converting node1 to a drive shelf and connecting to node3, reassign the drives that previously belonged to node1 to node3.

SevenMigrate LIFs and data aggregates on node4 to node3

To complete the upgrade, connect node3 to node4 and migrate the data LIFs and data aggregates on node4 to node3.