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Boot media replacement workflow - AFF A1K

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Follow these workflow steps to replace your boot media.

Before you begin

To replace the boot media, you must meet certain requirements. Review the boot media requirements and considerations.

OneCheck onboard encryption keys

Verify whether the system has security key manager enabled or encrypted disks.

TwoShut down the impaired controller

Shut down or take over the impaired controller so that the healthy controller continues to serve data from the impaired controller storage.

ThreeReplace the boot media

Remove the failed boot media from the System Management module and install the replacement boot media, and then transfer an ONTAP image using a USB flash drive to the replacement boot media.

FourBoot the recovery image

Boot the ONTAP image from the USB drive, restore the file system, and verify the environmental variables..

FiveRestore encryption

Restore the onboard key manager configuration or the external key manager from the ONATP boot menu.

SixReturn the failed part to NetApp

Return the failed part to NetApp, as described in the RMA instructions shipped with the kit.