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MetroCluster IP mailbox write failures cause node reboots

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Applies to

  • NetApp AFF-A300
  • NetApp MetroCluster IP

Issue

  • Node in MetroCluster IP configuration experiences recurring unexpected reboots
  • SP console logs show:

mia_mccip_local_write_partial_fail: Majority failures, halting
System rebooting...

  • HA partner reports HA interconnect timeouts, SCSI transport errors, inaccessible partner mailbox disks, and a briefly degraded SyncMirror plex
  • Automatic takeover is triggered but may initially fail due to mailbox connectivity issues
  • MetroCluster mediator is confirmed reachable and all health checks pass after recovery
  • Significant outbound packet discards observed on ports 13–16 of all four MetroCluster switches

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