NetApp Certified Support Engineer (NCSE) – ONTAP — Question 21

You are replacing a boot device on a FAS8300 system that is running ONTAP 9.10P6 software. You attach a USB memory stick to the external USB port on the storage controller but cannot access the memory stick.
What step needs to be performed to access the boot device?

Answer options

• A. Set the port to “enabled” with setenv.
• B. You need to use ONTAP 9.11 or later software.
• C. Add the boot device before the BIOS is loaded.
• D. The external USB port is not activated on NetApp systems.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because enabling the port with the setenv command allows the system to recognize and access the USB memory stick. Option B is incorrect as the current version supports USB access. Option C is also incorrect since the boot device recognition can occur after BIOS loading. Option D is wrong because the external USB port can be activated with the correct configuration.