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AFF A400,FAS8700 and FAS8300 booting message "Booted from Backup Firmware Image" and "Abort AUTOBOOT"
https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/OHW/OHW-KBs/AFF_A400_FAS8700_and_FAS8300_booting_message_Booted_from_Backup_Firmware_Image_and_Abort_AUTOBOOT
Node boot message: Primary BIOS image corrupted It stops in the LOADER with the following messages: Boot Loader version 6.4.3 ACPI RSDP Found at 0x6c41a000 Ready to boot. Boot Loader version 6.4.9 Cop...Node boot message: Primary BIOS image corrupted It stops in the LOADER with the following messages: Boot Loader version 6.4.3 ACPI RSDP Found at 0x6c41a000 Ready to boot. Boot Loader version 6.4.9 Copyright (C) 2000-2003 Broadcom Corporation. Portions Copyright (C) 2002-2019 NetApp, Inc. *** Booted from Backup Firmware Image *** ACPI RSDP Found at 0x6c4fa000 Abort AUTOBOOT Manual boot works properly and no issues seen when running, but it happens again when rebooting (halt/reboot/takeover).
How to set up anonymous FTP on a 7-mode filer
https://kb.netapp.com/Legacy/ONTAP/7Mode/How_to_set_up_anonymous_FTP_on_a_7-mode_filer
How to set up anonymous FTP in 7-mode ONTAP
How to calculate and confirm how long drive firmware upgrade takes on E-Series
https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/E-Series/Management-Apps-KBs/How_to_calculate_how_long_drive_firmware_upgrade_will_take_on_E_Series
The parallel drive firmware download operation can take as long as 90 seconds to complete if all drives are updated on a 24-drive system. I/O load on the storage array and the amount of I/O activity o...The parallel drive firmware download operation can take as long as 90 seconds to complete if all drives are updated on a 24-drive system. I/O load on the storage array and the amount of I/O activity occurring during an online firmware download operation (write-heavy workloads will cause the online firmware download time to increase) The start and complete time of Online Drive Firmware Upgrade (ODFU) can be confirmed by the following event from MAJOR-EVENT-LOG:
Software download link for Brocade FOS requires activation code
https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/Switches/Brocade-KBs/Software_download_link_for_Brocade_FOS_requires_activation_code
Applies to Brocade Fibre Channel (FC) switches Issue When using the NetApp support website for NetApp supported Brocade FC switches assist portal for the first time to download FOS requires activation...Applies to Brocade Fibre Channel (FC) switches Issue When using the NetApp support website for NetApp supported Brocade FC switches assist portal for the first time to download FOS requires activation code and verification code both are not received. Successful login to the Brocade support site does not resolve the issue. Checking e-mail history and spam folder no additional code is found. Unable to download Brocade firmware using assist portal.
The SP firmware 10.X is incompatible with Data Ontap for SwithchAPI
https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/OHW/OHW-KBs/The_SP_firmware_10.X_is_incompatible_with_Data_Ontap_for_SwithchAPI
Applies to AFF-A800 Issue Following BMC upgrade, EMS logs showing alert spsm_listener: sp.firmware.upgrade.reqd:alert]: The SP firmware 10.X is incompatible with Data ONTAP for SwitchAPI.
After ONTAP downgrade from 9.13.1 to 9.7, X1151A card cannot downgrade and boot loops
https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/OHW/OHW-KBs/After_ONTAP_downgrade_from_9_13_1_to_9_7_X1151A_card_cannot_downgrade_and_boot_loops
After downgrading ONTAP on an AFF A400 / FAS8300 / FAS8700 node running ONTAP 9.13.1RC1 or higher to any version in the 9.7 codeline, the X1151A NIC(s) cannot be downgraded to the bundled firmware ver...After downgrading ONTAP on an AFF A400 / FAS8300 / FAS8700 node running ONTAP 9.13.1RC1 or higher to any version in the 9.7 codeline, the X1151A NIC(s) cannot be downgraded to the bundled firmware version 1.0.X from version 1.4.0-E-114. As a result, the node will not boot due to the failing firmware downgrade and will continuously reboot: Jan 31 07:57:09 [node-01:netif.fwUpdateStatus:notice]: Firmware update of network interface e3a to version 1.0.2-E-1 Completed, system will
How to download firmware for Broadcom BES switches
https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/mc/MC-KBs/How_to_download_firmware_for_Broadcom_BES_switches
Applies to Broadcom BES switches Description This KB describes the process for downloading firmware for Broadcom BES switches. Note: Netapp does not provide firmware for BES switches - it has to be do...Applies to Broadcom BES switches Description This KB describes the process for downloading firmware for Broadcom BES switches. Note: Netapp does not provide firmware for BES switches - it has to be downloaded from Broadcom site as per the steps provided.
How to upgrade Mellanox switch OS software
https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/solidfire/Element_OS_Kbs/How_to_upgrade_Mellanox_switch_OS_software
Applies to Mellanox Onyx Switch OS Description The following vendor KB article has detailed information on how to upgrade Onyx OS switch software.
Downgrade BES-53248 firmware from 3.4.4.4 is failing
https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/OHW/OHW-KBs/Downgrade_BES-53248_firmware_from_3.4.4.4_is_failing
BES-53248 Firmware Downgrade Firmware Version 3.4.4.4 Downgrade BES-53248 firmware from 3.4.4.4 is failing with an error: bes-switch) #copy <file_path_url> active Management access will be blocked for...BES-53248 Firmware Downgrade Firmware Version 3.4.4.4 Downgrade BES-53248 firmware from 3.4.4.4 is failing with an error: bes-switch) #copy <file_path_url> active Management access will be blocked for the duration of the transfer Are you sure you want to start? (y/n) y File transfer in progress. Management access will be blocked for the duration of the transfer. HTTP Code transfer starting... File transfer operation failed.
NetApp HCI Compute firmware upgrade in HCC does not progress
https://kb.netapp.com/Legacy/NetApp_HCI/OS/NetApp_HCI_Compute_firmware_upgrade_in_HCC_does_not_progress
Applies to NetApp HCI NetApp Hybrid Cloud Control (HCC) Issue When conducting a compute node firmware upgrade via HCC: Progress bar stalls for hours with no change Compute node does not upgrade or reb...Applies to NetApp HCI NetApp Hybrid Cloud Control (HCC) Issue When conducting a compute node firmware upgrade via HCC: Progress bar stalls for hours with no change Compute node does not upgrade or reboot Compute node stays in Maintenance Mode in vCenter
Error upgrading Brocade switch to Fabric OS v8.0.x
https://kb.netapp.com/Legacy/Brocade_Legacy/Error_upgrading_Brocade_switch_to_Fabric_OS_v8.0.x
Applies to Brocade 300 Brocade 5100 Brocade 5300 Brocade 5410 Brocade 5430 Brocade 5431 Brocade 5432 Brocade 5450 Brocade 5460 Brocade 5470 Brocade 5480 Brocade 7800 Brocade DCX Brocade DCX-4S Brocade...Applies to Brocade 300 Brocade 5100 Brocade 5300 Brocade 5410 Brocade 5430 Brocade 5431 Brocade 5432 Brocade 5450 Brocade 5460 Brocade 5470 Brocade 5480 Brocade 7800 Brocade DCX Brocade DCX-4S Brocade Encryption Switch Brocade M5424 Brocade NC-5480 Brocade VA-40FC Fabric OS (FOS) v8.0.x or newer When trying to upgrade a Brocade switch to Fabric OS (FOS) v8.0.x or newer, the following error occurs: Cannot download the requested firmware because the firmware doesn't support this platform.