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The command syntax is verified, and the command is executed.
8. Record the chassis serial number for your storage array, as follows:
Note:
You must have this number to send an upgrade notification to NetApp technical support indicating that you have
changed the configuration.
a. In the Enterprise Management Window tree view, double-click your storage array.
b. In the Summary tab of the Array Management Window, click the View Storage Array Profile link.
c. Copy the value for Chassis Serial Number, and paste it into a text file.
9. If you are using the Drive Security feature and you are replacing the controller canisters, follow these steps to save the drive
security key:
a. Go to the Array Management Window.
b. From the Storage Array menu, select Security > Drive Security > Save Key.
c. Save the security key to a location not on your storage array.
Powering down
After preparing to upgrade the hardware, you can power down the storage array or flash array.
Before you begin
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You must have collected a support bundle.
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You must have stopped host I/O operations and confirmed that no operations are in process.
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You must have removed all feature packs.
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You must have saved the chassis serial number to a file.
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Changing the Host Protocol in the E5600 or EF560 by Replacing Hardware Components