RLM updates – A change from existing procedure

Jun

17

2013

With the firmware updates with revisions above 3.1 the usual procedure of rlm update does not work. This is mentioned in detail in the rlm download section. Usual procedure Download the rlm firwware and copy it to the software folder software install rlm firmware rlm update and rlm reboot. For version 4.0 and above the ...
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NetApp Software

MetroCluster – Deleting a mirrored aggregate

Jun

13

2013

This topic covers how a mirrored aggregate can be off lined and destroyed. Destroying a mirrored aggregate Remove a plex from a mirrored aggregate Offline a plex Destroy a plex Offline the remaining plex Destroy the aggregate 1.     Remove a plex from a mirrored aggregate An example of a mirrored aggregate Capacity details as with ...
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MetroCluster

How to convert a Data ONTAP node from one operating Mode to the other 1

Jun

10

2013

This is a very interesting article I found from a NetApp KB. This was something that was considered a risk during the OnTap 8 c-mode infancy. There are some small changes to these as well. I have added my inputs at the end of this article. This is based on the experience I have while ...
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Clustered Ontap · How to's

Different Storage Configurations

Jun

8

2013

Overview Starting in Data OnTap 7.3.1.1 additional information was added to the sysconfig command for the Storage Configuration. Possible System Storage Configurations:   Configuration Type Description Single-Path All storage in system is single-pathed Mixed-Path Some storage is single-pathed, some is multi-pathed Multi-Path All storage in system is multi-pathed Single-Path HA All storage in this system ...
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Storage Basics

nSANity

Jun

7

2013

Overview nSANity Data Collector is a support tool designed to aide users and technical support in troubleshooting complex issues. nSANity is able to collect diagnostic and configuration data from a variety of components including: Data ONTAP Storage Controllers Windows 2003 and 2008 hosts VMware ESX hosts (excluding i variants) Linux hosts with kernel 2.6 Solaris ...
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Netapp Tools

DFMDC

Jun

7

2013

Overview DataFabric® Manager Data Collector (dfmdc) is a tool to collect data used by NetApp support when troubleshooting DataFabric Manager issues. The tool runs various dfm command, gathers up the log files, then consolidates them into a single compressed tar image which can be uploaded to NetApp for analysis. DataFabric Manager license is required on ...
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Netapp Tools