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:

NetApp ONTAP 9 AutoSupport Log Collection and Inspection

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:

NetApp ONTAP 9 AutoSupport Log Collection and Inspection

1.3 Inspection Item Check

#Inspection ItemRemarksInspection Result
1System Fault LightCheck if the system fault light is illuminatedNormal
2Hard Drive Status LightCheck if the hard drive status light is normalNormal
3Controller Status LightCheck if the controller status light is normalNormal
4Battery Status LightCheck if the battery status light is normalNormal
5Power Supply Status LightCheck if the power supply status light is normalNormal
6Host Interface Status LightCheck if the host FC status light is normalNormal
7Device Surface TemperatureCheck if the device exterior is overheatingNormal
8Connection CablesCheck if power cables and fiber optic cables are connected properlyNormal
9Data Center EnvironmentCheck if there are any issues with the data center environmentNormal
10Other IssuesCheck for other abnormal conditionsNormal
11Check RAID statusCheck for disk anomalies in sysconfig -A (7-mode)Normal
12Check cluster status of controllersCheck controller node status via cf status (7-mode) Normal
13Error Log CheckCheck for error messages in /etc/messages (7-mode)Normal
14Device Surface TemperatureCheck if the chassis exterior is overheatingNormal
15Connection CablesCheck if power cables, FC, and network cables are connected normallyNormal
16Management Console ErrorsCheck for hardware errors in the management consoleNormal
17Other IssuesCheck for other abnormal conditionsNormal

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?
NetApp ONTAP 9 AutoSupport Log Collection and Inspection
  • Check used capacity via Capacity, and check volume status via Volumes
NetApp ONTAP 9 AutoSupport Log Collection and Inspection
  • Check if recent Event Logs show any anomalies
NetApp ONTAP 9 AutoSupport Log Collection and Inspection
NetApp ONTAP 9 AutoSupport Log Collection and Inspection
  • Check if there are any abnormal records in EVENTS&JOBS under System Alerts?
NetApp ONTAP 9 AutoSupport Log Collection and Inspection
NetApp ONTAP 9 AutoSupport Log Collection and Inspection
NetApp ONTAP 9 AutoSupport Log Collection and Inspection

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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