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    • How to use the boot_recovery LOADER command for recovery of a boot device
      https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/OHW/OHW-KBs/How_to_use_the_boot_recovery_LOADER_command_for_recovery_of_a_boot_device
      Applies to ONTAP 9 AFF Models FAS Models Description Typically a boot device replacement will follow the procedure outlined in the published AFF and FAS System Documentation Center. However, at times ...Applies to ONTAP 9 AFF Models FAS Models Description Typically a boot device replacement will follow the procedure outlined in the published AFF and FAS System Documentation Center. However, at times there may be a need to recover the existing boot device within the system.
    • FAS and AFF boot device Resolution Guide
      https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/OHW/OHW-KBs/FAS_and_AFF_boot_device_Resolution_Guide
      Applies to All FAS Models All AFF Models ONTAP 9 Description This article covers information related to boot devices within FAS and AFF NetApp models Links to the replacement guide for each model are ...Applies to All FAS Models All AFF Models ONTAP 9 Description This article covers information related to boot devices within FAS and AFF NetApp models Links to the replacement guide for each model are provided Interactive troubleshooting workflow will guide to specific articles based upon selections
    • Controller fails to boot with error "Detected FIPS-certified encrypting disk x.x.x"
      https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/OHW/OHW-KBs/Controller_fails_to_boot_with_error_Detected_FIPS_certified_encrypting_disk_x_x_x
      00.0 : NETAPP X438_1625400MCSG NA04 381.3GB (781422768 520B/sect) (Failed) 00.1 : NETAPP X438_1625400MCSG NA04 381.3GB (781422768 520B/sect) (Failed) 00.2 : NETAPP X438_1625400MCSG NA04 381.3GB (78142...00.0 : NETAPP X438_1625400MCSG NA04 381.3GB (781422768 520B/sect) (Failed) 00.1 : NETAPP X438_1625400MCSG NA04 381.3GB (781422768 520B/sect) (Failed) 00.2 : NETAPP X438_1625400MCSG NA04 381.3GB (781422768 520B/sect) (Failed) 00.3 : NETAPP X438_1625400MCSG NA04 381.3GB (781422768 520B/sect) (Failed) 00.4 : NETAPP X438_1625400MCSG NA04 381.3GB (781422768 520B/sect) (Failed) 00.5 : NETAPP X438_1625400MCSG NA04 381.3GB (781422768 520B/sect) (Failed)
    • How to use the boot_recovery LOADER command for installing ONTAP for initial setup of a system
      https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/Ontap_OS/OS-KBs/How_to_use_the_boot_recovery_LOADER_command_for_installing_ONTAP_for_initial_setup_of_a_system
      Applies to ONTAP 9 AFF A700, AFF A700s, AFF A300, AFF A200 and later models FAS9000, FAS8200, FAS2650, FAS2620 and later models Description When setting up a new ONTAP cluster or repurposing an HA Pai...Applies to ONTAP 9 AFF A700, AFF A700s, AFF A300, AFF A200 and later models FAS9000, FAS8200, FAS2650, FAS2620 and later models Description When setting up a new ONTAP cluster or repurposing an HA Pair some AFF and FAS models support the use of a USB flash drive to perform the boot_recovery procedure to install the desired version of ONTAP. WARNING This will remove all configuration from the system. Only perform for new controller setup or during the repurpose process.
    • AFF C190 loses configuration after boot device Panic
      https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/OHW/OHW-KBs/AFF_C190_loses_configuration_after_boot_device_Panic
      After a node panics due to the boot device becoming unreadable, the node loses configuration When attempting to boot the node after the panic, messages such as this are seen: [nv2flash.misc.dbg:NOTICE...After a node panics due to the boot device becoming unreadable, the node loses configuration When attempting to boot the node after the panic, messages such as this are seen: [nv2flash.misc.dbg:NOTICE]: nv2f_write_msg_to_flash: Failed to write flash at offset 0x55200 ret -1.Error on reading meta data header! WARNING: Failed to restore /var from /dev/nvrd1. ERROR: netapp_varfs: Failed to restore /var from /dev/nvrd1 after clean shutdown. The node boots into the cluster setup wizard:
    • E-Series controller boots into GRUB rescue mode following a reboot
      https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/E-Series/SANtricity-OS-KBs/E-Series_controller_boots_into_GRUB_rescue_mode_following_a_reboot
      Applies to NetApp E-Series SANtricity OS 11.80 Issue After staging SANtricity OS 11.80 on E-Series controller and before it is activated, a reboot of the controller causes it to get stuck in GRUB resc...Applies to NetApp E-Series SANtricity OS 11.80 Issue After staging SANtricity OS 11.80 on E-Series controller and before it is activated, a reboot of the controller causes it to get stuck in GRUB rescue mode upon boot up. The 7 segment display code appears to be 00 on the controller.
    • SG6000 SG1000 or SG100 does not boot. Boot device not found and is stuck in boot loop
      https://kb.netapp.com/hybrid/StorageGRID/Platforms/SG6000_SG1000_or_SG100_does_not_boot._Boot_device_not_found_and_is_stuck_in_boot_loop
      NetApp StorageGRID Appliance SG6000 NetApp StorageGRID Appliance SG1000 NetApp StorageGRID Appliance SG100 When trying to install a new StorageGRID compute node appliance, the compute node is stuck in...NetApp StorageGRID Appliance SG6000 NetApp StorageGRID Appliance SG1000 NetApp StorageGRID Appliance SG100 When trying to install a new StorageGRID compute node appliance, the compute node is stuck in a boot loop, and reports either of the following: boot device is not found. FlexBoot attempts to boot but then reboots. Attempts to boot from PXE / network boot then reboots. The NetApp logo screen may flash few times during a normal boot. This should not be considered part of the boot loop.
    • Brocade FC Switch in boot loop
      https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/Switches/Broadcom-KBs/Brocade_FC_Switch_in_boot_loop
      Brocade FC switch G620 Brocade 300 switch Brocade 6505 switch Switch continuously reboots even after cold boot (system power was turned off / PSU was unplugged). end_request: I/O error, dev sda, secto...Brocade FC switch G620 Brocade 300 switch Brocade 6505 switch Switch continuously reboots even after cold boot (system power was turned off / PSU was unplugged). end_request: I/O error, dev sda, sector 3177 end_request: I/O error, dev sda, sector 3217 end_request: I/O error, dev sda, sector 3241 end_request: I/O error, dev sda, sector 31705 end_request: I/O error, dev sda, sector 289593 end_request: I/O error, dev sda, sector 1194521 EXT4-fs (sda1): error loading journal
    • Alert Id = NodeSwitchPortMTU_Alert,  Level raised by monitor cluster-switch
      https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/OHW/OHW-KBs/Alert_Id_NodeSwitchPortMTU_Alert_Level_raised_by_monitor_cluster_switch
      Sat Apr 24 10:19:55 +0200 [node_name: cshmd: hm.alert.raised:alert]: Alert Id = NodeSwitchPortMTU_Alert , Alerting Resource = Clusterswitch/Slot: 0 Port: 3 10G - Level raised by monitor cluster-switch...Sat Apr 24 10:19:55 +0200 [node_name: cshmd: hm.alert.raised:alert]: Alert Id = NodeSwitchPortMTU_Alert , Alerting Resource = Clusterswitch/Slot: 0 Port: 3 10G - Level raised by monitor cluster-switch Sat Apr 24 10:25:17 +0200 [node_name: cshmd: hm.alert.cleared:notice]: Alert Id = NodeSwitchPortMTU_Alert , Alerting Resource = Clusterswitch/Slot: 0 Port: 3 10G - Level cleared by monitor cluster-switch
    • How to use boot menu option "(6) Update flash from backup config." within ONTAP
      https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/OHW/OHW-KBs/How_to_use_boot_menu_option_6_Update_flash_from_backup_config_within_ONTAP
      Applies to AFF Systems FAS Systems ONTAP 9 Description Typical boot device replacement procedures use the system node restore-backup command to copy node configuration information back to the node wit...Applies to AFF Systems FAS Systems ONTAP 9 Description Typical boot device replacement procedures use the system node restore-backup command to copy node configuration information back to the node with the boot device replaced While this is the recommended procedure, there might be reasons this command is not available to utilize in all situations This article describes an alternative option
    • FAS2552 or FAS2554 Ignoring unsupported device boot_i attached to the default bootdevice port
      https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/OHW/OHW-KBs/FAS2552_or_FAS2554_Ignoring_unsupported_device_boot_i_attached_to_the_default_bootdevice_port
      Ignoring unsupported device boot_i attached to the default bootdevice port. Any attempt to restore the image file to a boot device using netboot fails. INSTALL running in check-only mode: the image wi...Ignoring unsupported device boot_i attached to the default bootdevice port. Any attempt to restore the image file to a boot device using netboot fails. INSTALL running in check-only mode: the image will be validated only Mode of operation is INSTALL Current image is image1 Alternate image is image2 Using device /dev/da0 for install Package MD5 checksums pass Versions are compatible Install Validation Failed.