Multiple nodewatchdog panics after upgrade to ONTAP 9.8
Applies to
- ONTAP 9.8
- FAS2520, FAS2552, FAS2554
- FAS8040
Issue
After upgrading to ONTAP 9.8, frequent node watchdog panics occur.
Example Panic Strings:
Panic string: Process vifmgr unresponsive for 206 seconds in process nodewatchdog on release 9.8P1 (C) Panic string: Process mgwd unresponsive for 210 seconds (mgwd startup: "(2222)") in process nodewatchdog on release 9.8P1 Panic string: Process vldb unresponsive for 209 seconds in process nodewatchdog on release 9.8P1 (C)