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How to troubleshoot connectivity to backend disks in a Flexarray/V-series environment

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FlexArray

Description

This KB describes how to troubleshoot backend connectivity issues in a FlexArray.  Issues this might be applied to:

  • Storage disk path to external array went into Failure state. 
  • The path on one of the NetApp Initiator Port went into Failure state for a Storage Array however all other paths are showing IN-USE.
  • Disks failing on FAS side
  • IO being sent down non-optimized paths

 

 

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