Root Volume Not Working Properly: Recovery Required - Autosupport Message
Applies to
- ONTAP 9
- callhome.root.vol.recovery.reqd
Event Summary
This AutoSupport message is triggered by the root.vol.recovery.reqd
condition, where one or more of the following error messages are reported:
mgmtgwd.rootvol.recovery.new
mgmtgwd.rootvol.recovery.different
mgmtgwd.rootvol.recovery.changed
mgmtgwd.rootvol.recovery.takeover.changed
rdb.env.replicaCorrupt
rdb.corruption.reported
mgmtgwd.rootvol.recovery.low.space
Validate
During system boot one of the following messages will be displayed:
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** SYSTEM MESSAGES **
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The root volume is different than the one previously used by this node. This node is not fully operational. Contact support personnel for the root volume recovery procedures.
An unexpected power outage or the nodes were not shutdown properly. ONTAP boots with the following message:
The contents of the root volume may have changed and the local management configuration may be inconsistent and/or the local management databases may be out of sync with the replicated databases. This node is not fully operational.
Contact support personnel for the root volume recovery procedures.
Event Log
event log show -severity * -message-name callhome*
[netapp-cluster-01: mgwd: callhome.root.vol.recovery.reqd:EMERGENCY]: Call home for ROOT VOLUME NOT WORKING PROPERLY: RECOVERY REQUIRED.
Resolution
- Some Replicated Database (RDB) inconsistencies can be corrected automatically, in which case the message
rdb.recovery.succeeded
is emitted and no further action is required. Ifrdb.recovery.failed
is logged, contact Support personnel for assistance, if required.
If the root volume is low on space, perform the following steps:
- Delete the old snapshot copies, delete unwanted files, and/or expand the root volume's capacity.
- After enough space is made available, reboot the controller.
If required, contact Support personnel for assistance.
Additional Information