Upgrading from a C6100

to a C6200 NetCache^TM Appliance

Required hardware and tools

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

#2 Phillips screwdriver
Grounding strap
Several diskettes for creating boot disks for the C6100
DS14 disk shelves with optical adapters when connected to the C6200

Required software, firmware, and manuals

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

NetCache 5.5 software or later
Caution: Both the C6100 and C6200 must be running the same version of NetCache software.
System Configuration Guide from the NOW Web site
C6200 Hardware and Service Guide
C3100/6100 NetCache Appliance Field Service Guide
NetCache Deployment Guide
The appropriate disk shelf guide

Note: The C6200 is 6U high. Make sure that you allow for the appropriate amount of space for the appliance and disk shelves in your rack. You must also use the supplied rack mount kit when installing the C6200.

Preparing for the upgrade

To prepare for the upgrade, complete the following steps.

Note: The following steps assume that you are upgrading to a C6200 with the same names and system IP addresses.

Step	Action
1	Check the System Configuration Guide to ensure that the disk shelves are supported on the C6200 and to ensure that the network cards used in the C6100 are supported in the C6200. Also check the slot assignments for these cards. Note: This procedure assumes that you have DS14 disk shelves, with optical adapters, attached to your C6100. If you have DS14 disk shelves with copper adapters, you must replace them with optical adapters. If you have other types of disk shelves, contact Customer Support.
2	Check the Media Kit in your C6200 packaging for the version of NetCache software shipped with your C6200. You must install the same version level on your C6100.
3	Go to the NOW site at http://now.netapp.com/NOW/main/software.shtml and download the C6100 version of NetCache software that matches the version with the C6200 Media Kit.
4	Check the shipment contents to ensure that you have the correct number of LC-to-SC cables for the C6200.

Upgrading the C6100

To upgrade from a C6100 to a C6200, complete the following steps.

Step	Action
1	Open the NetCache Manager from your Web browser on the C6100, select Maintenance tab > Software > Appliance and select Upload Software files, then upload NetCache version from the source server to the target server. Note: If the NetCache 5.5 upgrade package is on an HTTP or FTP server, click the "Upload Software from an HTTP or FTP Server" option, enter the server information, and click Submit. If the NetCache 5.5 upgrade package is on a local or network location, click the "Upload Software from Your Computer" option, click Browse, navigate to the local or network location, select the package file name, and click Submit.
2	Select the package file that you uploaded in Step 1 from the Available Software Files list, then select "Activate the selected software at the next reboot."
3	Click Submit.
4	Reboot the appliance by selecting Reboot Appliance.
5	Shut down the appliance, then turn off the power.
6	Remove the C6100 from the rack or system cabinet and install the C6200 in its place.
7	Recable the C6200, as described in the C6200 Hardware and Service Guide.
8	Apply power to the disk shelves, then the C6200.

Decommissioning the C6100

The following procedure assumes that you are taking the C6100 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 C6100 to Network Appliance, as described in the SRA instructions shipped with the C6200. Contact Customer Support at 408-822-6686 if you need the SRA instructions.

Part Number: 215-00744
Last updated: November 18, 2003