XI.
Step
1
Enter:
n
to the question
"Do you want to restore the backup configuration now? "
2
Enter:
y
to the question
"The node must be rebooted to start using the newly installed software. Do you want to reboot now? {y|n}"
3
If the below message followed by the Boot Menu is displayed, enter:
6
to select the "Update flash from backup config" option.
a)
Enter:
y
to the question
"Are you sure you want to continue? "
4
Continue with Section XI on next page.
"The boot device has changed. System configuration information
could be lost. Use option (6) to restore the system configuration, or
option (4) to initialize all disks and setup a new system.
Normal Boot is prohibited."
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FAS2500 Model : Transfer the System Files using Disruptive Procedure
Action Description
WARNING
This disruptive procedure should only be used:
If the TARGET node is non-HA
or
if the PARTNER did not takeover the
TARAGET
or
the PARTNER node cannot communicate with the TARGET node
or
this is a maintenance window.
**************************************************************
* Restore Backup Configuration *
* This procedure only applies to storage controllers that *
* are configured as an HA pair. *
* *
* Choose Yes to restore the 'varfs' backup configuration *
* from a SSH server. Refer to the Boot Device Replacement *
* guide for more details. *
* Choose No to skip the back up recovery and return to the *
* boot menu. *
**************************************************************
Do you want to restore the backup configuration
now? {y|n}
n
The node must be rebooted to start using the newly installed software. Do you
want to reboot now? {y|n}
y
Rebooting...
ontap_varfs: /cfcard is not mounted! Skipping /var backup.
Terminated
.
Uptime: 3m22s
System rebooting...
......
......
......
......
The boot device has changed. System configuration information
could be lost. Use option (6) to restore the system configuration, or
option (4) to initialize all disks and setup a new system.
Normal Boot is prohibited.
Please choose one of the following:
(1) Normal Boot.
(2) Boot without /etc/rc.
(3) Change password.
(4) Clean configuration and initialize all disks.
(5) Maintenance mode boot.
(6) Update flash from backup config.
(7) Install new software first.
(8) Reboot node.
Selection (1-8)?
6
This will replace all flash-based configuration with the last backup to
disks. Are you sure you want to continue?:
y
Boot Device Replacement for the FAS2500
For NetApp Authorized Service Engineers
Step 1:
Enter:
n
Step 2:
Enter:
y
Step 3:
When this message and menu are displayed
,
e
nter:
6
to update flash from backup config.
Step 3(a):
Enter:
y
Do NOT Press Ctrl-C during
the reboot process!
