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Chassis replacement workflow - AFF A70 and AFF A90

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Get started with replacing the chassis of your AFF A70 or AFF A90 storage system by reviewing the replacement requirements, shutting down the controllers, replacing the chassis, and verifying system operations.

OneReview the chassis replacement requirements

Review the chassis replacement requirements, including system compatibility, required tools, ONTAP credentials, and component functionality verification.

twoPrepare for the chassis replacement

Prepare for the chassis replacement by locating the system, gathering credentials and tools, verifying the replacement chassis, and labeling cables.

threeShut down the controllers

Shut down the controllers to perform chassis maintenance safely.

FourReplace the chassis

Move the components from the impaired chassis to the replacement chassis.

FiveComplete the chassis replacement

Complete the replacement by booting the controllers, performing giveback, and returning the failed chassis to NetApp.