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
- Unable to generate RCF file for shared switch with two MetroClusterThu, 05 Feb 2026
- Unable to create data aggregate after transitioning from FC to MCC IPWed, 04 Feb 2026
- MetroCluster Switchback Failed - Missing Key Manager Encryption KeyMon, 02 Feb 2026
- Mediator Connections status failed after patching the RHEL hostMon, 02 Feb 2026
- Consistent unsynchronized log errors on one node on MetroCluster IPThu, 29 Jan 2026
- How to test MetroCluster IP MAUSO functionMon, 26 Jan 2026
- VIP Data LIF Shows “Operationally Down” Due to Incorrect BGP Peer ASN ConfigurationSat, 24 Jan 2026
- What impact enabling FIPS has on a metrocluster environmentThu, 22 Jan 2026
- Compliant switch reported as BES-53248 in CSHMThu, 22 Jan 2026
- scsi.cmd.transportErrorEMSOnly:error without obvious causeWed, 21 Jan 2026
- NVIDIA SN2100 Switches cannot be upgraded as RCF Generator does not support firmware 5.11Wed, 21 Jan 2026
- Unexpected high network throughput spikes in MetroCluster environmentWed, 21 Jan 2026
- Node Is Of A Different Model Than Other Nodes In The Same DR GroupFri, 16 Jan 2026
- MetroCluster check lif placement warning Couldnt make connection from mgwd to vifmgrWed, 14 Jan 2026
- Metrocluster degradedTue, 13 Jan 2026
- Fabric MetroCluster remote disk command abortsTue, 13 Jan 2026
- (PARTNER DOWN, TAKEOVER IMPOSSIBLE) followed by unplanned switchoverTue, 13 Jan 2026
- MetroCluster failed to set field "cmddirname" to "application create"Fri, 09 Jan 2026
- MetroCluster switch RCF update does not update banner due to exceeded size limitFri, 09 Jan 2026
- T6 card ports down in MetroCluster IP susceptibe to CONTAP-204693Fri, 09 Jan 2026
- Unable to generate RCF file for shared switch with two MetroClusterThu, 05 Feb 2026
- Unable to create data aggregate after transitioning from FC to MCC IPWed, 04 Feb 2026
- Bridge is Unreachable over Management Network due to faulty linkWed, 04 Feb 2026
- Brocade G720 and G610 switchshow reporting port state Mod_ValTue, 03 Feb 2026
- MetroCluster Switchback Failed - Missing Key Manager Encryption KeyMon, 02 Feb 2026
- Mediator Connections status failed after patching the RHEL hostMon, 02 Feb 2026
- Consistent unsynchronized log errors on one node on MetroCluster IPThu, 29 Jan 2026
- ONTAP System Manager reports Need disk rekey in MetroCluster for disks owned by DRWed, 28 Jan 2026
- MetroCluster IP Remote site multiple disks failedWed, 28 Jan 2026
- EMS log occasionally reports errors related to cluster peeringWed, 28 Jan 2026
- How to test MetroCluster IP MAUSO functionMon, 26 Jan 2026
- MetroCluster switch RCF update does not update banner due to exceeded size limitMon, 26 Jan 2026
- NVIDIA SN2100 Switches cannot be upgraded as RCF Generator does not support firmware 5.11Mon, 26 Jan 2026
- Authentication failed for host on MetroCluster Tiebreaker v1.6 or higher due to usernameMon, 26 Jan 2026
- VIP Data LIF Shows “Operationally Down” Due to Incorrect BGP Peer ASN ConfigurationSat, 24 Jan 2026
- Link break detected on Fibre Channel adapterFri, 23 Jan 2026
- What impact enabling FIPS has on a metrocluster environmentThu, 22 Jan 2026
- Compliant switch reported as BES-53248 in CSHMThu, 22 Jan 2026
- Cluster Switch is not discovered and unreachable in MetroCluster SwitchThu, 22 Jan 2026
- Command mapping between Cisco and NVIDIA switchesWed, 21 Jan 2026
