Learn about maintaining your FAS8200 storage system
You can perform maintenance procedures on FAS8200 storage system components, including the boot media, chassis, controller, DIMMs, and power supply.
Boot media
The boot media stores a primary and secondary set of boot image files that the system uses when it boots.
Caching module
You must replace the controller's caching module when your system registers a single AutoSupport (ASUP) message that the module has gone offline.
Chassis
The chassis is the physical enclosure housing all the controller components such as the controller/CPU unit, power supply, and I/O.
Controller
A controller consists of a board, firmware, and software. It controls the drives and implements the ONTAP functions.
DIMM
You must replace a DIMM (dual in-line memory module) when a memory mismatch is present, or you have a failed DIMM.
Drive
A drive is a device that provides the physical storage media for data.
NVMEM battery
A battery is included with a controller and preserves cached data if the AC power fails.
PCIe card
A PCIe (peripheral component interconnect express) card is an expansion card that plugs into the PCIe slot on the motherboard.
Power supply
A power supply provides a redundant power source in a controller shelf.
Real time clock battery
A real time clock battery preserves system date and time information if the power is off.