Skip to main content
NetApp Knowledge Base

Removal of node from cluster fails due to failover configuration error

  1. Last updated
  2. Save as PDF
Views:
492
Visibility:
Public
Votes:
0
Category:
ontap-9
Specialty:
core
Last Updated:

Applies to

  • ONTAP 9
  • FAS/AFF Systems

Issue

When trying to remove two nodes from a cluster, the following error is received:

ONTAP 9.3 and earlier:

Cluster::*> cluster unjoin -node Node-03

ONTAP 9.4 and later:

Cluster::*> cluster remove-node -node Node-03

Warning: This command will remove node "Node-03" from the cluster.
         You must remove the failover partner as well. After the node is
         successfully removed, erase its configuration and initialize all disks
         by using the "Clean configuration and initialize all disks (4)" option
         from the boot menu.
Do you want to continue? {y|n}: y
[Job 67508] Job is queued: Cluster remove-node of Node:Node-03 with UUID:e0-cf5a-11e5-81c4-97e6917e55c2.

Error: command failed: [Job 67508] Job failed:

Removing a node only works for nodes not in failover configuration.
Node Node-03 is SFO enabled with partner node Node-04.

Sign in to view the entire content of this KB article.

New to NetApp?

Learn more about our award-winning Support

NetApp provides no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability or serviceability of any information or recommendations provided in this publication or with respect to any results that may be obtained by the use of the information or observance of any recommendations provided herein. The information in this document is distributed AS IS and the use of this information or the implementation of any recommendations or techniques herein is a customer's responsibility and depends on the customer's ability to evaluate and integrate them into the customer's operational environment. This document and the information contained herein may be used solely in connection with the NetApp products discussed in this document.