IBM System Storage N Series Implementation Manual

Also see for N Series: Hardware guide Hardware guide Installation and configuration instructions Setup and configuration guide Installation guide

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46 Tasks to perform before disconnecting the shelfTasks to perform before disconnecting the shelfTask list The following table shows the tasks to perform before disconnecting the diskshelf from the N series storage system.Stage Task Relevant procedure1 Check the disks, aggregates, and volumes on the Nseries storage system.“Checking the disks, aggregates, andvolumes on the N series storagesystem” on page 47If you want to preserve your data when you move thedisk shelf to the gateway, check for duplicateaggregate and volume names between the two systems.Change the aggregate and volume names on the diskson the disk shelf you are moving, as necessary.◆ “Renaming an aggregate” onpage 48◆ “Renaming a volume” on page 492 If the root volume for the N series storage system is onthe disk shelf you are moving, and you still need theroot volume for the N series storage system, move theroot volume to another disk shelf that is to remain withthe N series storage system◆ If you need to move the rootvolume to another disk shelf onthe N series storage system, seethe Data ONTAP StorageManagement Guide forinformation about movingvolumes.3 If you want any other aggregates or volumes on thedisk shelf you are moving to remain on the N seriesstorage system, move them to a disk shelf that willremain on the N series storage system.Information about moving aggregatesand volumes in the Data ONTAPStorage Management Guide4 If you want the data on the disk shelf to be preserved,turn off the automatic disk assignment functionalitybefore moving the shelf.“Turning off automatic diskassignment” on page 495 Change ownership of the disks on the disk shelf youare moving from the N series storage system to thegateway.NoteComplete this step before you move the disk shelf.“Reassigning ownership of N seriesstorage system disks to a gateway” onpage 50.