VMAX3, VMAX AFA: Memory downgrade
Summary: Memory downgrades are not supported on a VMAX3 or VMAX AFA system
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Instructions
Downgrade memory on a VMAX3 or VMAX AFA system
Remove or downgrade memory from a VMAX3 or VMAX AFA engine.
Additional Information
Memory downgrade (cache removal) on VMAX3 or VMAX AFA is not a supported field operation. All hardware removal must be processed by RPQ. Downgrading memory can only be done offline and needs a full system reinitialization (Configure and Install), which is destructive for the data.
Affected Products
VMAX All Flash, VMAX3 SeriesProducts
VMAX All Flash, VMAX3 SeriesArticle Properties
Article Number: 000010842
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 22 May 2026
Version: 8
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