Applies to ONTAP 9 Issue ONTAP image update fails pre-check with the following error: Pre-update Check Status Error-Action SnapMirror Status Error Error: Validation check failed to execute properly. A...Applies to ONTAP 9 Issue ONTAP image update fails pre-check with the following error: Pre-update Check Status Error-Action SnapMirror Status Error Error: Validation check failed to execute properly. Action: Ensure CPU utilization is less than 50% by running the "node run -node <nodenames> -command sysstat -c 10 3" command and then try the validation again using the "cluster image validate" command. If the problem persists after retrying, contact technical support for assistance.