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:

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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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