Replacing a single server with an embedded SMU

NAS Platform and Unified Storage Series 4000 Hardware Reference

Version
14.6.x
Audience
anonymous
Part Number
MK-92HNAS030-27

If a single server with an embedded SMU is non-functioning, and does not have a recent backup saved off platform, then a challenging and manual recovery process is necessary. If this circumstance is encountered, call the support organization for a copy of the system's latest diagnostics files. If available, these files can be used as a guide in reestablishing the system manually. The data and file systems will remain intact independent of the replacement and without a backup.

Note: Replacement servers are shipped without an embedded system management unit (SMU), so you must have a SMU installed before you can connect to a standalone server.
Important: Set expectations up front with the customer that this will delay time to recovery, and that some aspects of the systems configuration might never be recovered.