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Requirements to replace the boot media - AFX 1K

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Before replacing the boot media in your AFX 1K storage system, ensure you meet the necessary requirements for a successful replacement. This includes verifying that you have the correct replacement boot media, confirming that there are no defective cluster ports on the controller, and determining whether Onboard Key Manager (OKM) or External Key Manager (EKM) is enabled.

Before replacing the boot media, make sure to review the following requirements.

Note

NetApp strongly recommends that you enable console logging on the devices you are working with and take the following actions when performing this procedure:

  • Leave AutoSupport enabled during your maintenance. This allows NetApp support to receive diagnostic information if issues occur.

  • Enable session logging for any CLI sessions. This creates a complete record of all commands and system output during the maintenance activity. For guidance on how to enable session logging, see How to configure PuTTY for optimal connectivity to ONTAP systems.

  • You must replace the failed component with a replacement FRU component you received from your provider.

  • It is important that you apply the commands in these steps on the correct controller:

    • The impaired controller is the controller on which you are performing maintenance.

    • The healthy controller is the HA partner of the impaired controller.

  • There must be no faulty cluster ports on the impaired controller.

What's next?

After you've reviewed the requirements to replace the boot media, you need to shut down the controller.