NetApp Storage Encryption (NSE) Researches (Specifically with Regards to Upgrading from Clustered ONTAP 8.2.1)

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Some NSE (NetApp Storage Encryption) links that may be useful if you’re looking to upgrade a system with NSE disks from 8.2.1 to 9.3. A typical upgrade path would be 8.2.1 -> 8.3.2 -> 9.1 -> 9.3 (the minimum recommended P-releases at the time of writing are 8.3.2P12, 9.1P15, 9.3P8).


How to upgrade Data ONTAP 8.3 (or prior) to 8.3.1 or later that is using NetApp Storage Encryption
https://kb.netapp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1029856/loc/en_US

NSE: How to upgrade a NSE controller with external key management (KMIP) server to ONTAP 9.3 or later
https://kb.netapp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1074233/loc/en_US

NetApp IMT
https://mysupport.netapp.com/matrix
To check your solution is supported with the various ONTAP versions, search for:
Storage Solution = Key Managers

NetApp Hardware Universe
https://hwu.netapp.com/
Check your platform supports the version of ONTAP you want to go to.

TR-4074: NetApp Storage Encryption: Preinstallation Requirements and Procedures for SafeNet KeySecure
http://www.netapp.com/us/media/tr-4074.pdf

Setting up Storage Encryption (in 8.2.1)
https://library.netapp.com/ecmdocs/ECMP1368696/html/GUID-02382557-47A9-4D9C-8D1B-3DA2E537B998.html

Managing Storage Encryption (in 8.2.1)
https://library.netapp.com/ecmdocs/ECMP1368404/html/GUID-44108D87-0CA7-4E82-B6DE-ACE0229AC21F.html

(PDF) Clustered Data ONTAP 8.2 Physical Storage Management Guide (Updated for 8.2.1)
https://library.netapp.com/ecm/ecm_download_file/ECMP1368404
Similar to the above two links but the PDF version. Check from page 74 “Managing Storage Encryption”.

How to configure NSE in clustered Data ONTAP 8.3.1 and later
https://kb.netapp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1030518/loc/en_US

(GPS) NetApp Storage Encryption NSE
https://mysupport.netapp.com/GPS/ECMLS2588188.html

Services Partners: NSE - How to boot NSE when Key Servers are down or unreachable
https://kb.netapp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1029828/loc/en_US

RED8.com NSE Knowledge Base
https://red8.com/knowledge-base/nse-setup-and-management/

Other non-NSE Specific Stuff (Upgrade related stuff)

Clustered Data ONTAP 8.3.2 Upgrade and Revert/Downgrade Guide
https://library.netapp.com/ecm/ecm_download_file/ECMP12458273

{EITHER} How to Check Data ONTAP 8.3.2 Upgrade Requirements Using A PowerShell Script
http://community.netapp.com/t5/Virtualization-and-Cloud-Articles-and-Resources/How-to-Check-Data-ONTAP-8-3-2-Upgrade-Requirements-Using-a-PowerShell-Script/ta-p/105576

{AND/OR} "Steps for preparing for a major upgrade" ~ pages 32-68
https://library.netapp.com/ecm/ecm_download_file/ECMP12458273

Install Validation Failed. ERROR: LIF sufficiency check failed
https://kb.netapp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1015945

ONTAP 9.1 Upgrade and Revert/Downgrade Guide
https://library.netapp.com/ecm/ecm_download_file/ECMLP2492712

Upgrading Clustered Data ONTAP 8.3x To ONTAP 9.1 Using Automated Nondisruptive Upgrade Method
http://community.netapp.com/t5/Data-ONTAP-Discussions/Upgrading-Clustered-Data-ONTAP-8-3x-to-ONTAP-9-1-Using-Automated-Nondisruptive/m-p/128391#M27826

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