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Restore Backup Configuration *
* This procedure only applies to storage controllers that *
* are configures as an HA pair. *
* *
* Choose Yes to restore the "varfs" backup configuration *
* from the SSH server. Refer to the Boot Device Replacement *
* guide for more details. *
* Choose No to skip the backup and recovery and return to the *
* boot menu. *
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Do you want to restore the backup configuration
now? {y|n}
y
Start the restore_backup procedure on this node’s HA partner.
The restore configuration has been copied
from the HA partner to this node,
would you like to use this restored copy
now? {y|n}
19. Copy the
varfs.tgz
file from the HA partner node to the target node by
entering the following command from the partner node console:
restore_backup target_node.netboot_IP.address
Use the same IP address that was assigned to the target node and used for the
netboot
command.
20. Finish the restore backup on the target node by entering y when you see the
following screen:
The restore configuration has been copied
from the HA partner to this node,
would you like to use this restored copy
now? {y|n}
y
CF device: /dev/ad0 found...
Checking /dev/ad0s1 file system... success.
Mounting /dev/ad0s1 to /cfcard... success.
Checking /cfcard/x86/freebsd mount point... success.
Restoring backup configuration...
21. Reboot the target node by entering the following command on the target node
console:
boot_ontap
22.
After the target node has rebooted and is displaying the
Waiting for
giveback
message, complete the procedure by entering the following
command on the partner node's console:
cf giveback
Installing the boot device and transferring system files disruptively using
netboot in a 7-Mode system:
You can transfer the system files and restore configuration information to your
system by using netboot to copy the system files to the replacement boot device.
Before you begin
Important: This procedure is disruptive, even when using it with a system in an
HA configuration. You may experience a service outage or possible data loss
during the procedure. IBM recommends using the nondisruptive procedure for HA
configurations running Data ONTAP 8.0.1 and later in 7-Mode.
For copying system files to the boot device, you must have the following:
v
The blank replacement boot device you received from your provider.
v
Access to an HTTP server.
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