Replacing the CompactFlash card on the CPU module

Remove the CPU module by following the procedure in Removing the CPU module.

Put on the antistatic wrist strap and grounding leash.

On the bottom side of the CPU module, remove the CompactFlash card. Use your thumb to apply pressure to the exposed surface of the card, while gently sliding the card out of the socket, as shown in the following illustration.

Install the CompactFlash card by orienting the card correctly so that the pin-slots on the card engage properly with the pins inside the socket, and gently sliding the card into place until it is firmly seated in the socket.

Caution
Damage to the card socket and/or card can result if you do not orient the card properly during insertion.

Reinstall the CPU module. See Procedures for installing the CPU module.

Boot your appliance from a remote image. See Netboot process for the FAS270. Otherwise, proceed to Step 8.

Copy the correct Data ONTAP boot files to the CompactFlash card by entering the following command:

download

Test the CompactFlash card by using one of the following two options.

Option 1

Option 2

1. Reboot the appliance and let it autoboot by entering the following command:

   reboot
   

2. After Data ONTAP boots, copy the boot files to the secondary backup area of the CompactFlash card by entering the following command:

   download
   

1. Shut down the appliance by entering the following command at the console:

   halt
   

2. Run diagnostics by entering the following command:

   boot_diags
   

See the Diagnostics Guide for more information.

1. When finished, exit from diagnostics by entering the following command:

   exit
   

2. Boot Data ONTAP by entering the following command:

   boot_ontap