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AUX_ALT_COMM_LINK_ERROR-Recovery Failure Type Code: 503

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Applies to

  • NetApp E-Series
  • E2800, E5700 in DE460C 60-drive enclosure (aka E5760 or E2860)
  • 11.70.4 and above

Issue

Recovery Guru reports: Failure Entry 1: AUX_ALT_COMM_LINK_ERROR-Recovery Failure Type Code: 503
MEL reports:  B:3/19/25, 6:36:35 PM (18:36:35) 4166 1406 Link issues have been encountered on an alternate controller Ethernet channel - Shelf 99, Bay A/B <--CRITICAL
 

 

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