SNMP error SwitchCommunityString_Alert after removing cluster switches
Applies to
- ONTAP 9
- Cluster Network Switch
Issue
- After removing cluster switches to convert to a switchless cluster, alerts regarding a switch configuration error appear:
- The error may also be seen after replacing, upgrading or changing IP configuration on the cluster switches
::> system health alert show
Node: cluster1n1
Resource: cluster1-sw01
Severity: Major
Indication Time: Mon Mar 14 15:25:48 2022
Suppress: false
Acknowledge: false
Probable Cause: Ethernet switch "cluster1-sw01" with IP address "192.168.1.5" is not reachable via SNMP.Incorrect SNMP community string might be configured on the Ethernet switch. Possible Effect: Ethernet switch communication problems and accessibility issues.
Corrective Actions: Check the SNMP community string on Ethernet switch to verify that the expected community string is configured. Use the "system switch ethernet show -snmp-config" command to view the expected community string