Skip to main content
NetApp Knowledge Base

Certain unix users with many groups unable to access data in ONTAP 9

  1. Last updated
  2. Save as PDF
Views:
506
Visibility:
Public
Votes:
1
Category:
ontap-9
Specialty:
nas
Last Updated:

Applies to

  • ONTAP 9
  • Unix Security Style

Issue

  • AUTH_SYS extended groups is enabled and correctly configured
  • Unix user with more than groups than the configured limit of extended groups fails to access data
  • Alternatively, Windows user maps to a Unix user with more than the configured limit of extended groups and fails to access data
  • On MacOS, the error observed is There was a problem connecting to the server
  • Access works for other users belonging to fewer groups
  • Packet trace shows STATUS_UNSUCCESSFUL on the tree connect for CIFS access

 

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.