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Upgrading from an F700 Series Filer

to a FAS900 Series Appliance

 

Required hardware and tools

The following list specifies the tools and equipment you need for the upgrade process:

  • #2 Phillips screwdriver
  • Grounding strap

Recommended software, firmware, and manuals

The following list specifies the software, firmware, and manuals you need for the upgrade process:

  • Data ONTAP 6.3 software or later
    Caution: There are two versions of Data ONTAP; one designed for the F700 series of filers and one designed for the FAS900 series of appliances. Both appliances must be running the same version level of Data ONTAP, but each appliance must be running the version designed specifically for that appliance series.
  • Filer firmware 2.8_a2 or later for the F700
  • Filer firmware 4.1_i2 or later for the FAS900 
  • Current disk shelf firmware bundled with Data ONTAP 6.3 or later 
  • IP address for the FAS900 RMC (Remote Management Controller)
  • System Configuration Guide from the NOW Web site
  • F700 Series Field Service Guide
  • FAS900 Series Hardware and Service Guide
  • Software Setup Guide
  • The appropriate disk shelf guide

Note: The FAS900 is 6U high. Make sure that you allow for the appropriate amount of space for the filer and disk shelves in your rack. You must also use the supplied rack mount kit when installing the FAS900.

Preparing for the upgrade

To prepare for the upgrade, complete the following steps.

Note: The following steps assume that you are upgrading to a FAS900 with the same names and IP addresses. 

Step Action
1 Measure the amount of space you have in your equipment rack. Make sure that you allow for the appropriate amount of space for the FAS900. You might need to move the disk shelves to accommodate the FAS900.
2 Check the System Configuration Guide to ensure that the disk shelves you are migrating are supported on the FAS900 and to ensure that the network cards, FC-AL adapters and other adapters used in the F700 are supported in the FAS900. Also check the slot assignments for these cards.

Note: Check the tape backup vendor to ensure that the backup utility is compatible with the NDMP backup utility in Data ONTAP.
3

Obtain an IP address for the RMC adapter.
4 Check the Media Kit in the in the FAS900 series appliance packaging for the version of Data ONTAP installed on the appliance. You must install the same version level of Data ONTAP on the F700 when you begin the upgrade procedure.
5 Go to the NOW site at http://now.netapp.com/NOW/main/software.shtml and download the F700 version of Data ONTAP that matches the version with the FAS900 series Media Kit.
6 Check the FAS900 shipment to ensure that you have the correct number of LC-to-SC cables for the FAS900.

Upgrading the F700

To to upgrade your F700 to a FAS900, complete the following steps.

Step Action
1 Untar the files you downloaded for the F700, then install Data ONTAP on your F700 by entering one of the following commands: 
install_netapp
or
setup
2 Download the installed image to the disks by entering the following command: 
download
3 Update the disk firmware by entering the following command: 
disk_fw_update

Note: Disk I/O activity is suspended until disk firmware updating is completed.
4 Reboot the F700.
5 Install the FAS900 version of Data ONTAP on the F700.

Caution: Do not type download.
6

Edit the /etc/rc file in the root volume on the F700 to match the adapter locations in the FAS900. Make sure that you save the file on the F700.

Note: You may need to update the /etc/hosts file if host names contain appended interface IDs. 
7 Halt the F700, then turn off the filer and disk shelves. Disconnect the filer from the power source, console, network, tape drives, FC-AL adapters, and disk shelves.
8 Remove the F700 and then install the FAS900 in the equipment rack, as described in the FAS900 Series Hardware and Service Guide.
9 Recable the system, as described in the FAS900 Series Hardware and Service Guide.

Note: Make sure that you use the LC/SC cables to connect the FAS900 to the disk shelves.
10 Turn on the disk shelves, then the FAS900.
11 Boot the system from the CompactFlashTM card by completing the following steps:
  1. Observe the console during boot and press Ctrl-C when you see the Press Ctrl-C for Special Boots prompt.
  2. Select Boot without /etc/rc from the menu.
  3. Enter download at the console prompt.
12 Update the licenses on the FAS900 by entering the following command: 
license add xxxx

Note: If you are using Data ONTAP 6.4 or earlier, the command is license option=code.
13 Configure the RMC, as described in the Software Setup Guide.
14 Reboot the appliance. The system should boot properly. If it does not boot properly, contact Customer Support for assistance.

Decommissioning the F700

The following procedure assumes that you are taking the F700 completely out of service and returning it to Network Appliance. To complete the decommissioning process, complete the following steps.

Step Action
1 Decommission the system through the NOW Web site at http://now.netapp.com/. Search for Decommission this System and follow the instructions.
2 Return the F700 to Network Appliance, as described in the SRA instructions shipped with the F800. Contact Customer Support at 408-822-6686 if you need the SRA instructions.

Part Number: 215-00744
Last updated:  November 20, 2003