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Controller replacement workflow - AFF C30 and AFF C60

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Get started with replacing the controller in your AFF C30 or AFF C60 storage system by shutting down the impaired controller, removing and replacing the controller, restoring the system configuration, and returning control of storage resources to the replacement controller.

OneReview the controller replacement requirements

To replace the controller, you must meet certain requirements.

TwoShut down the impaired controller

Shut down or take over the impaired controller so that the healthy controller continues to serve data from the impaired controller storage.

ThreeReplace the controller

Replacing the controller includes removing the impaired controller, moving FRU components to the replacement controller, installing the replacement controller in the chassis, setting the time and date, and then recabling.

FourRestore and verify the system configuration

Verify the low-level system configuration of the replacement controller and reconfigure system settings as necessary.

FiveGive back the controller

Transfer the ownership of storage resources back to the replacement controller.

SixComplete controller replacement

Verify the LIFs, check cluster health, and return the failed part to NetApp.