NetApp ONTAP 9 AutoSupport Log Collection and Inspection
1.1 Introduction
This document discusses AutoSupport log collection and inspection for NetApp ONTAP 9 (Cluster-mode) AFF-FAS series storage products.
1.2 Log Collection Section
1.2.1 Log in to the ONTAP 9 command line and enter the following command:
Cluster1::> system node autosupport invoke -node * -type all -message "invoke.all" uri file:///mroot/etc/log/retransmit/body.7z
1.2.2 Wait 5 minutes, then access the SPI using the following method:
https://<cluster_management_IP>/spi
1.2.3 Click the location below to enter the logs path:

1.2.4 Enter the logs for each node. In the /etc/log/retransmit/ directory, download the latest AutoSupport log body.7z generated by all nodes:

1.3 Inspection Item Check
| # | Inspection Item | Remarks | Inspection Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | System Fault Light | Check if the system fault light is illuminated | Normal |
| 2 | Hard Drive Status Light | Check if the hard drive status light is normal | Normal |
| 3 | Controller Status Light | Check if the controller status light is normal | Normal |
| 4 | Battery Status Light | Check if the battery status light is normal | Normal |
| 5 | Power Supply Status Light | Check if the power supply status light is normal | Normal |
| 6 | Host Interface Status Light | Check if the host FC status light is normal | Normal |
| 7 | Device Surface Temperature | Check if the device exterior is overheating | Normal |
| 8 | Connection Cables | Check if power cables and fiber optic cables are connected properly | Normal |
| 9 | Data Center Environment | Check if there are any issues with the data center environment | Normal |
| 10 | Other Issues | Check for other abnormal conditions | Normal |
| 11 | Check RAID status | Check for disk anomalies in sysconfig -A (7-mode) | Normal |
| 12 | Check cluster status of controllers | Check controller node status via cf status (7-mode) Normal | |
| 13 | Error Log Check | Check for error messages in /etc/messages (7-mode) | Normal |
| 14 | Device Surface Temperature | Check if the chassis exterior is overheating | Normal |
| 15 | Connection Cables | Check if power cables, FC, and network cables are connected normally | Normal |
| 16 | Management Console Errors | Check for hardware errors in the management console | Normal |
| 17 | Other Issues | Check for other abnormal conditions | Normal |
1.4 Management Software Checks for ONTAP 9.8 and Later Versions
Log in to the cluster management IP address via browser: (ONTAP System Manager)
- Check if Health status is green on the Dashboard?

- Check used capacity via Capacity, and check volume status via Volumes

- Check if recent Event Logs show any anomalies


- Check if there are any abnormal records in EVENTS&JOBS under System Alerts?



1.5 NetApp Storage Analysis and Summary
1) Device Hardware Status: X NetApp storage devices are functioning normally with good performance.
2) Summary: Overall operation is currently normal. Continue monitoring device status, identify faults promptly, and report for repair immediately.
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