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Requirements and considerations - AFF C30 and AFF C60

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Before replacing the chassis, make sure to 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, you must 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.