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Option allow-version-mismatch request during p-patch upgrade

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Applies to

  • ONTAP 9.12+
  • ONTAP P patch upgrade

Issue

During ONTAP P patch upgrade option allow-version-mismatch request.
 
EMS Error Message:

[nodename2: fmmbx_instanceWorker: cf.fm.kernelMismatch:error]: Failover monitor: possible kernel mismatch detected local 'NetApp//9.12.1P5', partner 'NetApp//9.12.1P14'
[nodename2: cf_main: cf.fsm.takeoverOfPartnerDisabled:error]: Failover monitor: takeover of nodename1 disabled (version mismatch).
[nodename2: cf_main: cf.fsm.takeoverByPartnerDisabled:error]: Failover monitor: takeover of nodename2 by nodename1 disabled (version mismatch)

::*> takeover -ofnode nodename2
  (storage failover takeover)

Error: command failed: Failed to initiate takeover. Reason: version mismatch.
       Note: If you are performing a Data ONTAP non-disruptive upgrade or
       downgrade, use the (privilege: advanced) "-option
       allow-version-mismatch" parameter. 

 

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