NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer – SAN, E-Series — Question 56

After attempting to perform an ONTAP upgrade, it fails during the pre-check.
In this scenario, what would cause this problem?

Answer options

• A. idle SnapMirrors
• B. encrypted volumes
• C. offline data LIF
• D. offline volume

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as an offline volume can hinder the upgrade process due to its unavailability. Options A, B, and C do not typically prevent an ONTAP upgrade from proceeding since SnapMirrors can be idle, encrypted volumes are supported, and an offline data LIF may not directly impact the upgrade checks.