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"Failed to create local admin account" on Management node

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Applies to

  • Management Node (mNode)
  • NetApp SolidFire
  • NetApp HCI

Issue

Unable to create new admin account when deploying a mNode due to error:
 
Failed to create local admin account. Please pick a different username
 
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