On the old server:
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If the server is online, using
NAS Manager, navigate to
, click
backup, and then select a location to save the backup file.
Ensure you save the backup file to a safe location off platform so that you can access it after the storage system is offline.
The backup process performed by the embedded SMU will automatically capture both the SMU and server configuration files in one complete set.
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Navigate to
to download the diagnostic test results.
Select the devices for which diagnostics are required by checking the appropriate boxes. Then click download.
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Navigate to
to verify the existing server (SU) firmware release level.
The new server firmware version must match the failed server; otherwise, the server cannot properly restore from the backup file.