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Boot media automated recovery workflow - AFF A400

Contributors dougthomp netapp-jsnyder
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Get started with replacing the boot media in your AFF A400 storage system by reviewing the replacement requirements, shutting down the controller, replacing the boot media, restoring the image on the boot media, and verifying the system functionality.

The automated boot media recovery process is supported only in ONTAP 9.17.1 and later. If your storage system is running an earlier version of ONTAP, use the manual boot recovery procedure.

OneReview the boot media requirements

Review the requirements for boot media replacement.

TwoShut down the controller

Shut down the controller in your storage system when when you need to replace the boot media.

ThreeReplace the boot media

Remove the failed boot media from the controller module and install the replacement boot media.

FourRestore the image on the boot media

Restore the ONTAP image from the partner controller.

FiveReturn the failed part to NetApp

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