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

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

NSE: How to upgrade a NSE controller with external key management (KMIP) server to ONTAP 9.3 or later

NetApp IMT
To check your solution is supported with the various ONTAP versions, search for:
Storage Solution = Key Managers

NetApp Hardware Universe
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

Setting up Storage Encryption (in 8.2.1)

Managing Storage Encryption (in 8.2.1)

(PDF) Clustered Data ONTAP 8.2 Physical Storage Management Guide (Updated for 8.2.1)
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

(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

Other non-NSE Specific Stuff (Upgrade related stuff)

Clustered Data ONTAP 8.3.2 Upgrade and Revert/Downgrade Guide

{EITHER} How to Check Data ONTAP 8.3.2 Upgrade Requirements Using A PowerShell Script

{AND/OR} "Steps for preparing for a major upgrade" ~ pages 32-68

Install Validation Failed. ERROR: LIF sufficiency check failed

ONTAP 9.1 Upgrade and Revert/Downgrade Guide

Upgrading Clustered Data ONTAP 8.3x To ONTAP 9.1 Using Automated Nondisruptive Upgrade Method

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