MetroCluster Manuals ( CA08871-401 )

Restoring system defaults on a controller module

Reset and restore defaults on the controller modules.

At the LOADER prompt, return environmental variables to their default setting: set-defaults
Boot the node to the boot menu: boot_ontap menu

After you run this command, wait until the boot menu is shown.

Clear the node configuration:

If you are using systems configured for ADP, select option 9a from the boot menu, and respond no when prompted.

Note	This process is disruptive.

The following screen shows the boot menu prompt:

Please choose one of the following:

(1) Normal Boot.
(2) Boot without /etc/rc.
(3) Change password.
(4) Clean configuration and initialize all disks.
(5) Maintenance mode boot.
(6) Update flash from backup config.
(7) Install new software first.
(8) Reboot node.
(9) Configure Advanced Drive Partitioning.
(10) Set Onboard Key Manager recovery secrets.
(11) Configure node for external key management.
Selection (1-11)? 9a
...

########## WARNING: AGGREGATES WILL BE DESTROYED ##########
This is a disruptive operation that applies to all the disks
that are attached and visible to this node.

Before proceeding further, make sure that:

The aggregates visible from this node do not contain
data that needs to be preserved.
This option (9a) has been executed or will be executed
on the HA partner node (and DR/DR-AUX partner nodes if
applicable), prior to reinitializing any system in the
HA-pair or MetroCluster configuration.
The HA partner node (and DR/DR-AUX partner nodes if
applicable) is currently waiting at the boot menu.
Do you want to abort this operation (yes/no)? no

If your system is not configured for ADP, type wipeconfig at the boot menu prompt, and then press Enter.

The following screen shows the boot menu prompt:

Please choose one of the following:

    (1) Normal Boot.
    (2) Boot without /etc/rc.
    (3) Change password.
    (4) Clean configuration and initialize all disks.
    (5) Maintenance mode boot.
    (6) Update flash from backup config.
    (7) Install new software first.
    (8) Reboot node.
    (9) Configure Advanced Drive Partitioning.
    Selection (1-9)?  wipeconfig
This option deletes critical system configuration, including cluster membership.
Warning: do not run this option on a HA node that has been taken over.
Are you sure you want to continue?: yes
Rebooting to finish wipeconfig request.