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Unable to boot - PANIC  : Partner Present: invalid partner module

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Applies to

  • AFF A300, AFF A220, AFF A200, AFF C190
  • FAS8200, FAS2750, FAS2720, FAS2650, FAS2620

Issue

  • Storage systems experience an "invalid partner module" system disruption and is in a boot loop
  • Console logs on the failed node displays:  PANIC  : Partner Present: invalid partner module

 

 

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