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Boot loop with new NVDIMM parts on AFF A800/AFF A400 and FAS8700/FAS8300 platforms during ONTAP revert

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Applies to

  • ONTAP 9
  • AFF A800
  • AFF A400
  • FAS8700
  • FAS8300

Issue

  • When reverting to the unfixed versions listed in the Solution section, ONTAP experiences a reboot loop or be stuck in a hung state.
  • The console log shows:

[nvdimm.fw.upgrade.failure:ERROR]:NVDIMM controller in slot-X failed to upgrade firmware because it is at ARMed state or has valid data

 

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