New setup ASA r2 system "cluster create" Error: Create flex aggregates for storage pod failed

Applies to

• 9.16.1 and above
• ASA r2  systems
  • ASA A1K
  • ASA A90
  • ASA A70
  • ASA A50
  • ASA A30
  • ASA A20
• New Setup

Description

When trying to set up an ASA r2 storage system, the "cluster create" operation might fail with the following error:

Step 1 of 5: Create a Cluster                                               
You can type "back", "exit", or "help" at any question.

Creating cluster 

System start up .....
Updating volume location database ...............
Updating volume location database .......

Error: Create flex aggregates for storage pod failed

Resolve the issue, then try the command again.

The "cluster create" operation might fail due to one of the following conditions:

1. Cluster networking misconfiguration or associated network ports are not properly connected, as per NetApp HWU.
2. Remnants of manufacturing test environment variables are still present.