NetApp H610S installation requirements for replacement or expansion nodes

H610S Element Versions - Installation and Upgrade Requirements

 

New H610S Expansion or Add-on Nodes
 
New H610S nodes are now shipping only with Element versions 12.0 or later.  The BIOS and firmware revisions on these nodes are incompatible with Element versions 11.7 or earlier, therefore clusters must be upgraded to Element versions 11.8 or later in order to be able to accommodate the addition of new nodes.   
 

H610S RMA replacement nodes
 
Clusters on Element 11.7 or earlier will be supported with compatible RMA replacement nodes pending supply availability (estimated to be through December 2020). After the reserve supply is depleted, clusters must be upgraded to Element versions 11.8 or later before RMA replacements can be completed.
 
Important: RMA replacement nodes with Element versions 11.7 or earlier being installed into a cluster with Element versions 11.8 or later will require an additional "power disconnect process" step.

• This step should be carried out after the node is added to the cluster and/or is upgraded to Element 11.8 or later, but before the node's drives are added into the cluster.  
• This extra step is noted in Support Bulletin SU410 - NetApp H610S - Element Software 11.8 or later to provide critical component firmware updates
• The procedure to gracefully power off and on the node along with the power removal is documented in KB article NetApp H610S storage node power off and on procedure.

 

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H610S RMA Replacement and New Expansion Node Information:

Cluster: Element 11.7 or earlier New or RMA replacement node: Element 11.7 or earlier	Cluster: Element 11.8 or later New or RMA replacement node: Element 11.7 or earlier	Cluster: Element 11.8 or later New or RMA replacement node: Element 11.8 or later	Cluster: Element 11.8 or later New or RMA replacement node: Element 11.8 or later
RMA Replacements Nodes will have Element 11.7 or lower and can be added to the cluster via normal procedures. Supply of these nodes is limited and these are only expected to be available through December 2020. After the reserve supply is depleted, clusters must be upgraded to Element versions 11.8 or later before an RMA replacement can be completed. NetApp also recommends that all clusters with H610S nodes are upgraded to Element 11.8 or higher as soon as possible due to critical BIOS and firmware updates that are included in these releases. New Add-on or Expansion Nodes N/A as all new nodes are now shipping with Element 12.0 higher. Clusters are required to be upgraded to Element 11.8 or higher before adding new nodes with Element 12.0 or higher.	RMA Replacements After the node is added to the cluster and/or is upgraded to Element 11.8 or later, but before the node's drives are added into the cluster, an additional "power disconnect process" step is required in order to activate updated firmware components. For additional information see SU410 - NetApp H610S - Element Software 11.8 or later to provide critical component firmware updates and KB Article NetApp H610S storage node power off and on procedure. New Add-on or Expansion Nodes N/A as all new nodes are now shipping with Element 12.0 higher.	RMA Replacements Nodes can be replaced and added to the cluster using standard procedures with no additional steps required. New Add-on or Expansion Nodes Nodes added to the cluster using standard procedures with no additional steps required.	RMA Replacements Nodes can be replaced and added to the cluster using standard procedures with no additional steps required. New Add-on or Expansion Nodes Nodes added to the cluster using standard procedures with no additional steps required.

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