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OTV The specified Name or IP Address is incorrect when adding storage system

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3/25/2025, 3:39:50 PM

Applies to

  • NetApp ONTAP tools for VMware (OTV) 9.12, 9.13P1
  • VMware vCenter 7.0.3
  • VMware ESXi 7.0.3

Issue

  • Adding Storage System in OTV 9.12 or higher, dialog presented with error: 

The specified name or IP address is incorrect 

  • nvpf.log shows: 

Certificate is invalid or Certificate details does not match. Error: Could not retrieve SSL certificates from the host <cluster_lif>. Error: connect timed out

 

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