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Requirements to replace the chassis - AFF C30 and AFF C60

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Before replacing the chassis of your AFF C30 or AFF C60 system, ensure you meet the necessary requirements for a successful replacement. This includes verifying all other components in the system are functioning properly, verifying that you have the correct replacement chassis, and the necessary tools.

Review the following requirements and considerations.

Requirements

  • The replacement chassis must be the same model as the impaired chassis. This procedure is for a like-for-like replacement, not for an upgrade.

  • All other components in the storage system must be functioning properly; if not, contact NetApp Support before continuing with this procedure.

Considerations

  • The chassis replacement procedure is disruptive. For a two-node cluster, you will have a complete service outage and a partial outage in a multi-node cluster.

  • You can use the chassis replacement procedure with all versions of ONTAP supported by your storage system.

  • The chassis replacement procedure is written with the assumption that you are moving the bezel, drives, any drive blanks, and controllers to the new chassis.

  • If needed, you can turn on the storage system location (blue) LEDs to aid in physically locating the affected storage system. Log into the BMC using SSH and enter the system location-led on command.

    A storage system has three location LEDs: one on the operator display panel and one on each controller. Location LEDs remain illuminated for 30 minutes.

    You can turn them off by entering the system location-led off command. If you are unsure if the LEDs are on or off, you can check their state by entering the system location-led show command.

What's next?

After you've reviewed the requirements to replace the chassis, you need to shut down the controllers