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Upgrade Express Guide

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Upgrade Express Guide

  • Deciding whether to use the Upgrade Express Guide
    This guide describes how to upgrade an ONTAP cluster with the automated upgrade feature using ThinkSystem Storage Manager for DM Series.
  • Cluster software update workflow
    You can use the cluster software update workflow to perform the entire process.
  • Performing manual checks before an automated cluster upgrade
    Before performing an upgrade or downgrade you must manually check that the cluster is ready, make any required configuration changes, and obtain and install the target ONTAP images.
  • Upgrading an ONTAP cluster using the automated method
    The automated upgrade method validates the cluster components to verify that the cluster can be upgraded, installs the target ONTAP image on each node, and then executes the upgrade in the background. Automated upgrades of multi-node clusters are non-disruptive.
  • Verifying your network configuration after upgrade
    ONTAP 9.8 and later automatically monitors layer 2 reachability. After you upgrade from ONTAP 9.7x or earlier to ONTAP 9.8 or later, you should verify that each .network port has reachability to its expected broadcast domain.
  • Contacting Support
    You can contact Support to obtain help for your issue.
  • Notices
    Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area.