Controller module cover
Thumbscrew
8. Align the end of the controller module with the opening in the chassis, and then gently push the controller
module halfway into the system.
9. Plug the power cable into the power supply and reinstall the power cable retainer.
10. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB slot on the controller module.
Make sure that you install the USB flash drive in the slot labeled for USB devices, and not in the USB
console port.
11. Push the controller module all the way into the chassis:
12. Place your index fingers through the finger holes from the inside of the latching mechanism.
13. Press your thumbs down on the orange tabs on top of the latching mechanism and gently push the
controller module over the stop.
14. Release your thumbs from the top of the latching mechanisms and continue pushing until the latching
mechanisms snap into place.
The controller module begins to boot as soon as it is fully seated in the chassis. Be prepared to interrupt
the boot process.
The controller module should be fully inserted and flush with the edges of the chassis.
Boot the recovery image - FAS500f
You must boot the ONTAP image from the USB drive, restore the file system, and verify
the environmental variables.
Steps
1. From the LOADER prompt, boot the recovery image from the USB flash drive:
boot_recovery
The image is downloaded from the USB flash drive.
2. When prompted, either enter the name of the image or accept the default image displayed inside the
brackets on your screen.
3. Restore the var file system:
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