SnapShot creation fails due to port 443 communication issue
Applies to
- SnapCenter Server (SC)
- SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server (SCSQL)
Issue
SnapShot creation fails with the error seen in the backup details:
InitializeONTAP() throw exception: API invoke failed:A connection attempt failed because the connected party did not properly respond after a period of time, or established connection failed because connected host has failed to respond. [::ffff:IP_Address]:443 (IP_Address:443)Message : API invoke failed:A connection attempt failed because the connected party did not properly respond after a period of time, or established connection failed because connected host has failed to respond. [::ffff:IP_Address]:443 (IP_Address:443)Message : Failed to connect to the storage system <SVM_FQDN>Please check the storage system name, IP address, or the specified credentials and the network connectivity
