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na_qual_devices - table of qualified disk and tape devices
/etc/qual_devices
The qual_devices file names storage devices qualified for
use with Data ONTAP. This is a read-only file and must not
be modified.
Disk and tape drives listed in this file are qualified for
use with a Data ONTAP system. This file is read by the
dynamic qualification process which is invoked to authenticate
devices not listed in the internal tables of a particular
Data ONTAP release. The dynamic qualification
process may be invoked at system startup, cluster
takeover, or when a new device is detected.
Do not modify or remove this file. However, it may be
replaced with an updated version containing identification
data for additionally qualified devices supplied by Network
Appliance.
Each line in the file contains identification strings for
a qualified device.
A qualification error will occur when Data ONTAP is unable
to locate identification information for one or more storage
devices detected by the system. To resolve qualification
errors, verify the existence of /etc/qual_devices and
ensure it represents the latest version available from
Network Appliance. Periodic console messages will be generated
when a qualification error is present. All qualification
errors MUST be resolved for continued system
operation.
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