Exam NS0-093 Topic 1 Question 60 Discussion

When replacing a boot device on a FAS8300 system and using a USB memory stick for recovery or installation, the external USB port must be explicitly enabled. This is done through the setenv command in the boot environment.
* Reboot the system and interrupt the boot process to access the bootloader prompt.
* At the bootloader prompt, use the following command:
Steps to Enable the External USB Port:arduino
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setenv usbport_enabled true
* Save the configuration and proceed with the boot process.
* B. You need to use ONTAP 9.11 or later software:
* ONTAP 9.10P6 fully supports external USB recovery. There is no need to upgrade to ONTAP
9.11 for this functionality.
* C. Add the boot device before the BIOS is loaded:
* While the USB device must be inserted during the boot process, this alone will not enable access unless the port is enabled via setenv.
* D. The external USB port is not activated on NetApp systems:
* This is incorrect. The external USB port is supported but must be explicitly enabled in the bootloader environment.
Why Other Options Are Incorrect:
* NetApp Hardware Installation Guide for FAS8300 systems outlines the steps for enabling the USB port during recovery.
* "ONTAP Boot Troubleshooting Guide" specifies the use of the setenv command to activate USB ports.
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