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Cannot Access Cluster Management LIF After Upgrade

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Applies to

  • ONTAP
  • Networking

Issue

  • After upgrade, lost access to cluster management LIF
    • Unable to ping cluster management LIF
    • Same issue using different devices or server
    • Nodes are operational
  • Failed to connect to ONTAP System Manager and using Command Line Interface (CLI)
    • From ONTAP System Manager: This site can't be reached. <cluster-mgmt IP>  took too long to respond
    • From Command Line Interface (CLI): Network error: Connection timed out
  • SP/BMC are accessible and can connect to cluster from SP/BMC prompt using system console

 

 

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