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Will there be no waiting time caused by the firmware update during the ONTAP upgrade if the firmware is updated in advance?

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Applies to

  • NetApp ONTAP 9
  • BIOS / UEFI
  • Background Disk Firmware Update (BDFU)

Answer

Yes, if you update the firmware in advance, there will be no waiting time caused by the firmware update during the ONTAP upgrade.

Note: For the BIOS, a reboot is required because the update_flash command must be executed from the Loader prompt. 

Additional Information

How firmware is updated during the ONTAP upgrade

Does an ONTAP upgrade include BIOS firmware updates?

How to update service image (BIOS) from the LOADER prompt using a web server

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