E-Series controller core dump triggered for software watchdog timeout on SANtricity OS 11.60 and later
Applies to
- NetApp E-series
- Platforms: E2800, EF280, E5700, EF570, EF600 and EF300
- StorageGRID Appliance SG57xx and SG6060
- SANtricity OS 11.60.x and 11.70.x
Issue
- Controller resets and generates core dump.
- An unexpected controller reboot might occur, most likely during controller upgrade or ASUP collection
- The controller reset is reported in the storage array events (Support > Events) as well as in the
MAJOR-EVENT-LOG
in support data:
Description: Controller reset
Component type: Controller
Component location: Shelf 99, Bay A
Description: Controller reset by its alternate
Component type: Controller
Component location: Shelf 99, Bay A
A:10/27/22, 8:33:00 AM (08:33:00) 141557 4010 Controller reset - Shelf 99, Bay A
----> Reboot Reason : REBOOT_SX_BY_WATCHDOG_TRIGGER