Maintain FAS8300 and FAS8700 hardware
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For the FAS8300 and FAS8700 storage systems, you can perform maintenance procedures on the following components.
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.
Fan
The fan cools the controller.
NVDIMM battery
A NVDIMM battery is responsible for maintaining power to the NVDIMM module.
NVDIMM
The NVDIMM (non-volatile dual in-line memory module) manages the data transfer from the volatile memory to the non-volatile storage, and maintains data integrity in the event of a power loss or system shutdown.
PCIe or Mezzanine card
A PCIe (peripheral component interconnect express) card is an expansion card that plugs into the PCIe slot on the motherboard.
A Mezzanine card is an expansion card that is designed to be inserted into a specialized 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.