This article describes how to troubleshoot MetroCluster check connection errors.
MetroCluster check reports the following errors on the connections object:
ClusterA::> metrocluster check show
Last Checked On: mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm:ss
Component Result
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nodes ok
lifs ok
config-replication ok
aggregates ok
clusters ok
connections warning
6 entries were displayed.
How to identify that not all initiators into a MetroCluster FC fabric run at the same speed?
Applies to
MetroCluster FC
Brocade
Cisco
Description
To avoid performance issues, all initiators into the MetroCluster storage backend have to run at the same speed.
This article describes how to identify and address this issue.
How to troubleshoot an ISL down in Fabric MetroCluster (Cisco)
Applies to
MetroCluster
Cisco switches
ISL down
Description
This article is not intended as a comprehensive troubleshooting guide, but as a tool to assist in ISL link troubleshooting. For further assistance please engage NetApp Technical Support via a Technical Support Case.
Whenever troubleshooting ISL link a number of factors should be considered:
What is the distance of the ISL links?
Have the ISL ports been configured correctly as per the installation guide?
What type of ISL is being used? Direct Link? DWDM?
What additional components are in the link? Are there any patch panels?