1. If AutoSupport is enabled, suppress automatic case creation by invoking an AutoSupport message:
system node autosupport invoke -node * -type all -message
MAINT=number_of_hours_downh
The following AutoSupport message suppresses automatic case creation for two hours:
cluster1:*>
system node autosupport invoke -node * -type all -message MAINT=2h
2. Disable automatic giveback from the console of the healthy controller:
storage failover modify
–node local -auto-giveback false
3. Take the impaired controller to the LOADER prompt:
If the impaired controller is
displaying…
Then…
The LOADER prompt
Go to Remove controller module.
Waiting for giveback…
Press Ctrl-C, and then respond
y
when prompted.
System prompt or password
prompt (enter system password)
Take over or halt the impaired controller from the healthy controller:
storage failover takeover -ofnode
impaired_node_name
When the impaired controller shows Waiting for giveback…, press
Ctrl-C, and then respond
y
.
Replace the boot media - AFF A700 and FAS9000
To replace the boot media, you must remove the impaired controller module, install the replacement boot
media, and transfer the boot image to a USB flash drive.
Step 1: Remove the controller
To access components inside the controller, you must first remove the controller module
from the system and then remove the cover on the controller module.
Steps
1. If you are not already grounded, properly ground yourself.
2. Unplug the cables from the impaired controller module, and keep track of where the cables were
connected.
3. Slide the orange button on the cam handle downward until it unlocks.
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