NS0-093 Exam Dumps : NetApp Accredited Hardware Support Engineer

If the ENVIRONMENT section of the latest MANAGEMENT LOG AutoSupport message is empty, the reason can typically be found in the AUTOSUPPORT-BUDGET.XML file. This file contains information about AutoSupport resource allocation, including what sections were processed and any limits that were hit.

AUTOSUPPORT-BUDGET.XML:

This file provides a summary of the resources (budget) allocated for different AutoSupport sections.

If the ENVIRONMENT section is missing or empty, the AUTOSUPPORT-BUDGET.XML file will indicate whether it was skipped due to resource constraints or configuration limits.

Why Other Sections Do Not Apply:

B. HEADERS: This section only contains metadata about the AutoSupport message, such as timestamps and node details. It does not explain missing sections.

C. AUTOSUPPORT-HISTORY.XML: This file tracks the history of AutoSupport messages but does not provide information about missing sections.

D. MANIFEST.XML: This file lists the contents of the AutoSupport bundle but does not provide details on why a specific section is empty.

Key Details:

"ONTAP AutoSupport Troubleshooting Guide" explains the role of the AUTOSUPPORT-BUDGET.XML file in diagnosing missing or incomplete AutoSupport sections.

References:

To determine whether an aggregate is WAFL (Write Anywhere File Layout) inconsistent, the following two commands can be used:

What it does:This command directly checks the WAFL consistency status of the specified aggregate. If an aggregate is WAFL inconsistent, it will report the inconsistency in the output.

How to use:

Run the command: wafiron show (replace with the name of the aggregate).

Look for indications of WAFL inconsistency in the output.

Why it's relevant:The wafiron utility is specifically designed to provide WAFL status and diagnostics. It is the most accurate and direct way to confirm whether an aggregate is inconsistent.

References:

"WAFL Troubleshooting Guide" from NetApp highlights the wafiron show command as a primary tool for checking aggregate consistency.

1. wafiron show

What it does:This command displays RAID information for all aggregates on the specified node. If an aggregate is WAFL inconsistent, it will be explicitly mentioned in the output.

How to use:

Run the command: node run –node sysconfig –r.

Check the output for the phrase "WAFL inconsistent" under the corresponding aggregate.

Why it's relevant:This command provides additional context, such as the RAID group details, which can help understand whether the inconsistency is isolated or part of a larger issue.

References:

"ONTAP CLI Commands Guide" specifies sysconfig –r as a method to verify aggregate status, including WAFL consistency.

2. node run –node sysconfig –r

C. storage aggregate show:

This command displays aggregate configuration and usage information but does not report WAFL inconsistency.

D. node run –node <node> sysconfig –a:

While this command shows detailed hardware configuration information, it does not include WAFL consistency status for aggregates.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

 Explanation of RAID Label Versions:

Disks in ONTAP systems contain metadata known as RAID labels. These labels store critical information such as ownership, aggregate membership, and versioning.

The error indicates a mismatch between the RAID label version on the disk and the supported versions of the ONTAP system.

 Why Option D Is Correct:

If a disk has a RAID label created by a newer version of ONTAP (e.g., version 16) and is then inserted into a system running an older version of ONTAP (e.g., supporting versions 14-15), the label will not be recognized.

This mismatch causes ONTAP to reject the disk.

 Resolution:

Upgrade the ONTAP version to match the RAID label on the disk.

Alternatively, zero the disk to reset its RAID label, but this will erase all data on the disk.

 NetApp Reference Documentation:

The "ONTAP Disk Management Guide" and "ONTAP Compatibility Matrix" explain RAID label versions and compatibility issues when moving disks between ONTAP systems.