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Switchback simulation fails with error DR partner is not ready for the switchback operation

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Applies to

  • ONTAP 9
  • 2-node FC MetroCluster

Issue

  • The Switchback simulate operation fails with below error:
Cluster_B::*> metrocluster operation show 
       Operation: switchback-simulate 
           State: failed 
      Start Time: 4/4/2024 10:42:57 
        End Time: 4/4/2024 10:43:31 
          Errors: Failed to validate the node and cluster components before the switchback operation. 
                  Cluster_B::Cluster_B-01 (non-overridable veto): The DR partner is not ready for the switchback operation. Contact technical support for assistance.
  • The modes of the nodes are not properly updated:

Cluster_B::*> metrocluster node show
DR                               Configuration  DR
Group Cluster Node               State          Mirroring Mode
----- ------- ------------------ -------------- --------- --------------------
1     Cluster_B
              Cluster_B-01 configured    enabled   switchback vetoed
      Cluster_A
              Cluster_A-01 configured    enabled   negotiated switchover completed
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