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    • How to convert an onboard FC port to a FC-VI port
      https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/mc/MC-KBs/How_to_convert_an_onboard_FC_port_to_a_FC-VI_port
      Applies to A300 FAS8200 MetroCluster FC Description This article describes how to change the onboard ports of the specified platforms to an FC-VI configuration.
    • ucadmin command returns error during FCVI card configuration
      https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/mc/MC-KBs/ucadmin_command_returns_error_during_FCVI_card_configuration
      Applies to MetroCluster FC CNA ports/card FC-VI Issue Using ucadmin command to configure the FC-VI card for a MetroCluster results in a similar error: unable to modify fc4 type - 1a and 1b adapter doe...Applies to MetroCluster FC CNA ports/card FC-VI Issue Using ucadmin command to configure the FC-VI card for a MetroCluster results in a similar error: unable to modify fc4 type - 1a and 1b adapter does not support type fc4 NOTE: The adapter numbers may be different based on the platform used.
    • Failed to validate the node and cluster components before the switchback operation
      https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/mc/MC-KBs/Failed_to_validate_the_node_and_cluster_components_before_the_switchback_operation
      Migrate one site of metrocluster to new location Fails to perform switchback with below error messages even if FCVI adapter and interconnect connection are normal status Errors: Failed to validate the...Migrate one site of metrocluster to new location Fails to perform switchback with below error messages even if FCVI adapter and interconnect connection are normal status Errors: Failed to validate the node and cluster components before the switchback operation. zongbunas::clusterB-02 (non-overridable veto): Failed to read DR partner state. zongbunas::clusterB-01 (non-overridable veto): Failed to read DR partner state. Verify that the Fibre Channel interconnect is up and retry the operation.
    • MetroCluster Config Advisor FCVI port setting errors
      https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/mc/MC-KBs/MetroCluster_Config_Advisor_FCVI_port_setting_errors
      Applies to MetroCluster FC-VI Config Advisor Issue Config Advisor shows either one of the following messages: No Active FCVI Adapters found FCVI adapter 1a is not operating at 16 GB. It is currently o...Applies to MetroCluster FC-VI Config Advisor Issue Config Advisor shows either one of the following messages: No Active FCVI Adapters found FCVI adapter 1a is not operating at 16 GB. It is currently operating at 8 GB. Note: The adapter and operating speed might vary based on the platform and switch type.
    • How to identify a mismatch of shortwave and longrange SFPs in a FC-VI card?
      https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/mc/MC-KBs/How_to_identify_a_mismatch_of_shortwave_and_longrange_SFPs_in_a_FC-VI_card
      Applies to MetroCluster FC FCVI long wave and short wave intermix Description SFPs need to be the same for both ports on the FCVI card. The below procedure explains how to identify a mismatch. In orde...Applies to MetroCluster FC FCVI long wave and short wave intermix Description SFPs need to be the same for both ports on the FCVI card. The below procedure explains how to identify a mismatch. In order to decide on the correct type of SFP you need to verify the infrastructure (cables / patch pannels) used in the datacenter.
    • DR partner NVLog mirroring is not online error when attempting switchover
      https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/mc/MC-KBs/DR_partner_NVLog_mirroring_is_not_online_error_when_attempting_switchover
      DR partner NVLog mirroring is not online when attempting switchover: NETAPP-1::NETAPP-11 (non-overridable veto): DR partner NVLog mirroring is not online. DR Interconnect mirror status is offline: Sat...DR partner NVLog mirroring is not online when attempting switchover: NETAPP-1::NETAPP-11 (non-overridable veto): DR partner NVLog mirroring is not online. DR Interconnect mirror status is offline: Sat Sep 08 00:42:34 CEST [NETAPP-21: ispfcvi2500_main1: fcvi.qlgc.sendIUError:error]: FC-VI adapter: Port 1a sendIU status = Port logged out(status code = 0x29), FCVI opcode = Connect Request(0x10), QP name = Control, QP index = 2, Remote node's system id = 1
    • FAS8200/A300 cannot change the 0g and 0h to FC-VI
      https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/mc/MC-KBs/FAS8200_A300_cannot_change_the_0g_and_0h_to_FC_VI
      Applies to MetroCluster ONTAP 9 FAS8200 / A300 Issue When trying to change an onboard adapter to FC-VI the an error is displayed Error: command failed: Adapter 0h does not support the specified FC-4 t...Applies to MetroCluster ONTAP 9 FAS8200 / A300 Issue When trying to change an onboard adapter to FC-VI the an error is displayed Error: command failed: Adapter 0h does not support the specified FC-4 type
    • FAS8200/A300 cannot change the 0e and 0f to FC-VI
      https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/mc/MC-KBs/FAS8200_A300_cannot_change_the_0e_and_0f_to_FC_VI
      Applies to MetroCluster ONTAP 9 FAS8200 / A300 Issue When trying to change an onboard adapter to FC-VI the an error is displayed Error: command failed: Adapter 0e does not support the specified FC-4 t...Applies to MetroCluster ONTAP 9 FAS8200 / A300 Issue When trying to change an onboard adapter to FC-VI the an error is displayed Error: command failed: Adapter 0e does not support the specified FC-4 type
    • Fibre Channel adapter driver encountered error “disabling non-NetApp 8324 hardware”
      https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/mc/MC-KBs/Fibre_Channel_adapter_driver_encountered_error_disabling_non_NetApp_8324_hardware
      Applies to MetroCluster ONTAP 9 FC-VI Description During boot ONTAP does not recognize the FC-VI adapters and displays the following error message: localhost:fci.adpater.error.notice]: Fibre Channel a...Applies to MetroCluster ONTAP 9 FC-VI Description During boot ONTAP does not recognize the FC-VI adapters and displays the following error message: localhost:fci.adpater.error.notice]: Fibre Channel adapter driver encountered error “disabling non-NetApp 8324 hardware” on adapter 1a localhost:fci.adpater.error.notice]: Fibre Channel adapter driver encountered error “disabling non-NetApp 8324 hardware” on adapter 1b
    • FC-VI adapter: Hardware initialization failed for port
      https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/mc/MC-KBs/FC_VI_adapter__Hardware_initialization_failed_for_port
      [ClusterA-01: ispfcvi2500_main2: fcvi.qlgc.system.error:error]: FC-VI adapter: System Error on port 0f. [ClusterA-01: ispfcvi2500_port2: fcvi.update.link.state:notice]: FC-VI adapter: Physical link is...[ClusterA-01: ispfcvi2500_main2: fcvi.qlgc.system.error:error]: FC-VI adapter: System Error on port 0f. [ClusterA-01: ispfcvi2500_port2: fcvi.update.link.state:notice]: FC-VI adapter: Physical link is down on port 0f [ClusterA-01:fcvi.initFailed:error]: FC-VI adapter: Hardware initialization failed for port 0f [ClusterA-01:fcvi.initFailed:error]: FC-VI adapter: Hardware initialization failed for port 0e
    • How to troubleshoot FCVI errors in a Fabric MetroCluster
      https://kb.netapp.com/on-prem/ontap/mc/MC-KBs/How_to_troubleshoot_FCVI_errors_in_a_Fabric_MetroCluster
      System reporting unsynchronized log messages, could indicate, an error occurring between FCVI cards. The procedure to troubleshoot an FCVI error in a fabric attached MetroCluster is described in this ...System reporting unsynchronized log messages, could indicate, an error occurring between FCVI cards. The procedure to troubleshoot an FCVI error in a fabric attached MetroCluster is described in this article.