Node can't boot - Failed to write to KCS device
Applies to
- AFF A320
- AFF A700s
- AFF A800
- FAS 2720
Issue
- Node unable to boot after a clean shutdown. Example:
[...]
Ready to boot.
Boot Loader version 6.2.15
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ACPI RSDP Found at 0x6beaa000
Failed to write to KCS device
BMC IPMI communication failed
ERROR: Platform verification failed. Autoboot will be disabled.
Failed to write to KCS device
Failed to write to KCS device
Failed to write to KCS device
Failed to write to KCS device
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- The issue remains after a node re-seat
- The issue remains after a node reboot
- The issue remains after a BMC backup reset