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Do ONTAP upgrades require downtime
https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/Upgrade/Upgrade-KBs/Do_ONTAP_upgrades_require_downtime
Applies to ONTAP 9 Answer No, downtime is not required if the Automated nondisruptive ONTAP upgrade process is followed Additional Information additionalInformation_text

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