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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 replace requirements

Review the chassis replacement requirements.

twoPrepare for chassis replace

Prepare to replace the chassis by locating the system, gathering system credentials and necessary tools, verifying the replacement chassis was received, and labeling the system cables.

threeShut down the controllers

Shut down the controllers so you can perform maintenance on the chassis.

FourReplace the chassis

Replace the chassis by moving the components from the impaired chassis to the replacement chassis.

FiveComplete the chassis replacement

Complete the chassis replacement by bringing the controllers up, giving back the controllers, and returning the failed chassis to NetApp.