This section specifies the filer commands you need to enter from your console to test the successful conversion of your filers and disk shelves to a cluster.
To test the conversion, follow these steps.
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Step
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Action
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Result
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1
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From one filer, enter ifconfig -a and verify the network addresses.
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The network connections are verified.
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2
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For each protocol you have licensed, verify that you can create and retrieve files on both filers.
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The protocols are tested on the filer.
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3
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From the same filer, enter cf enable.
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Takeover of the partner filer is enabled.
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4
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From the same filer, enter cf takeover.
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The local filer takes over the partner.
A successful takeover ends with the following message:
takeover completed
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5
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From the same filer, enter cf giveback.
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The partner filer functions normally. A successful giveback ends with the following message:
giveback completed
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6
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Repeat Steps 1 through 5 from the other filer.
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Takeover has been tested.
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