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Can disk firmware be updated without assigning the disk to a node?

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Applies to

  • AFF and FAS
  • ONTAP 9
  • Disk Firmware Update

Answer

  • No, NetApp AFF/FAS systems cannot update disk firmware without assigning the disk to a node.
  • To perform a disk firmware update, the target disk must be assigned to an ONTAP node.

Additional Information

How to update disk firmware before installing ONTAP (New Setup or Repurpose)

How to upgrade disk firmware

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