MetroCluster KBs
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Support for BlueXP Backup and Recovery
Learn how MetroCluster works, why it’s important to back up your data, and how BlueXP backup and recovery can help.
Learn how MetroCluster works, why it’s important to back up your data, and how BlueXP backup and recovery can help.
Recommended component releases
List of recommended component releases per your ONTAP OS version.
List of recommended component releases per your ONTAP OS version.
Benefits of managing ATTO bridges in-band
Items to consider on the benefits of using ATTO bridges in-band.
Items to consider on the benefits of using ATTO bridges in-band.
How to use the RcfFileGenerator for MetroCluster IP
A detailed guide on how to use the RcfFileGenerator for MetroCluster IP.
A detailed guide on how to use the RcfFileGenerator for MetroCluster IP.
Useful commands for MetroCluster FC and IP switches
The most commonly used commands for configuring, managing and troubleshooting MetroCluster switches.
The most commonly used commands for configuring, managing and troubleshooting MetroCluster switches.
Upgrade switch RCF's without wiping the switch"
Documentation guide to upgrade an RCF file on a Cisco IP switch.
Documentation guide to upgrade an RCF file on a Cisco IP switch.
Other Resources
- System ID does not update following motherboard replacementThu, 25 Sep 2025
- Unsynchronized log alert seen after NIC card replacementWed, 24 Sep 2025
- System health alert reports - SwitchLinkDiscProtocolUnsupported_AlertWed, 24 Sep 2025
- SwitchSSHAccess_Alert due to MGWD restartingTue, 23 Sep 2025
- Bridge unexpected reboot due to Parity Error with Source Acceleration BridgeMon, 22 Sep 2025
- Unable to run a switchback while RDB was offline on one nodeFri, 19 Sep 2025
- Unable to configure NetApp Storage Encryption (NSE) in MetroclusterFri, 19 Sep 2025
- Remote partition cannot be assignedFri, 12 Sep 2025
- MetroCluster Tiebreaker - Error writing to serverThu, 11 Sep 2025
- Can I enable mediator while transitioning from MetroCluster FC to IP?Thu, 11 Sep 2025
- ONTAP Version mismatch error during MetroCluster Fibre Channel to IP transitionTue, 09 Sep 2025
- MCC-IP Spanning Tree Protocol MismatchSun, 07 Sep 2025
- Low Rx Power reported on 2 lanes of BIDI ISL SFP on two SwitchesFri, 05 Sep 2025
- How to test MAUSO operationMon, 01 Sep 2025
- Cf_disk_invent_mismatchalt and cf_disk_inventory_mismatch after swtichbackMon, 01 Sep 2025
- High discards on cluster-switch portsWed, 20 Aug 2025
- MetroCluster IP SwitchIfDead_Alert and Did not receive a "ping" response onWed, 20 Aug 2025
- "open permissions fail" message reported on BrocadeG620 MCC switchFri, 15 Aug 2025
- DISK SCRUB CHECKSUM ERROR alert on the HA Group NotificationThu, 14 Aug 2025
- Peered vservers have .1 appended to them after switchbackWed, 13 Aug 2025
- MetroCluster switchover failed: The following clusters are not peeredThu, 25 Sep 2025
- System ID does not update following motherboard replacementThu, 25 Sep 2025
- Cf_disk_invent_mismatchalt and cf_disk_inventory_mismatch after swtichbackWed, 24 Sep 2025
- SwitchSSHAccess_Alert due to MGWD restartingWed, 24 Sep 2025
- Unsynchronized log alert seen after NIC card replacementWed, 24 Sep 2025
- System health alert reports - SwitchLinkDiscProtocolUnsupported_AlertWed, 24 Sep 2025
- Remote disks unresponsive after disasterTue, 23 Sep 2025
- Metrocluster using backend array has plex failuresMon, 22 Sep 2025
- Apply failed for Object: igroup Method: baseline. Reason: Cannot create initiator group X because the initiator is a member of the initiator group Y with conflicting ostypeMon, 22 Sep 2025
- Bridge unexpected reboot due to Parity Error with Source Acceleration BridgeMon, 22 Sep 2025
- Unable to run a switchback while RDB was offline on one nodeFri, 19 Sep 2025
- Unable to configure NetApp Storage Encryption (NSE) in MetroclusterFri, 19 Sep 2025
- MetroCluster heal failing: Background disk firmware update is in progress on the local nodeThu, 18 Sep 2025
- How to enable Health Monitoring for MetroCluster backend switchesThu, 18 Sep 2025
- Mediator Add Error: The request to reach the mediator failed during the add operationThu, 18 Sep 2025
- How to collect ONTAP Mediator Support Bundle for MetroCluster systemsWed, 17 Sep 2025
- MetroCluster IP cluster gracefully shutdown after losing connection to the remote site and the ONTAP MediatorMon, 15 Sep 2025
- During MCC-IP initial deployment, node is unable to boot up to Cluster SetupMon, 15 Sep 2025
- Brocade portal no valid support contract foundFri, 12 Sep 2025
- Remote partition cannot be assignedFri, 12 Sep 2025