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Unable to add two nodes into a single node cluster

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Applies to

  • Ontap 9
  • Cluster expansion

Issue

  • Single node cluster converted into a switched cluster 
  • Attempting to add in two new nodes to make a 3 node cluster
  • The new ha pair is unable to communicate across its HA interconnect via the switches
  • The HA pair can join a two node cluster when directly cabled together without switches

 

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