Which step is part of MetroCluster validation after deployment?

After deploying a MetroCluster configuration, it is critical to validate that all components are functioning correctly and that the system is ready for production. Running MetroCluster health checks is a mandatory post-deployment step. This is typically done using the metrocluster check run command, which performs a comprehensive series of tests on the configuration, connectivity, and operational status of both sites. This validation ensures the system can perform a switchover and provide the expected level of data protection.

B. Disabling cluster services would break the MetroCluster configuration and is the opposite of a validation step.

C. Deleting snapshots is a data management task and is not part of the infrastructure validation process after deployment.

D. Removing network switches would sever the connection between the MetroCluster sites, causing a failure, not validating the setup.

1. NetApp, "Post-installation and configuration tasks," MetroCluster Installation and Configuration Guide, DOC-11110, Section: Performing post-installation checks. (This section details the requirement to run metrocluster check run and other validation commands).

2. NetApp, "metrocluster check run," ONTAP 9 Commands Manual Page Reference, (This command reference describes the tool used to perform a comprehensive health and configuration check of the MetroCluster environment).