Stop Press: recent improvements to the check_netapp_pro suite of programs have enabled the removal of certain redundant cluster-mode parameters and functions, as well as reducing the configuration effort required for the checks, creating a more efficient source codebase which is easier to use. The --node parameter to …
A recurring question from our user base is whether directly checking the health of NetApp cluster switches is supported. As with many specific questions, the answer is yes but TMTOWTDI (there’s more than one way to do it). There are several options available.
The existing check_netapp_takeover takeover check …
NetApp MetroClusters have a new check for connections which assists with showing the results of connections for nodes. This check was introduced with the v9.4 DataONTAP release to check the connection of MetroCluster over IP partner nodes, and includes checks for the partner cluster and configuration settings, network …
We have implemented (but not yet released) an enhancement in check_netapp_takeover to check if interconnect-links are up and ok. This additional aspect in the takeover-check is enabled by default:``` $ ./check_netapp_takeover.pl -H fl17.europe.example.com NETAPP_TAKEOVER OK - 9 takeover-aspects checked interconnect …
Our quite new check_netapp_takeover has been in the field for several weeks and we have found some issues regarding how it handles API-errors and regarding the presentation of the errors found.
Handling of API-Errors Sometimes the API returns with a message similar to “A metrocluster check operation is in …
The newly published check_netapp_takeover has been enhanced to check the metro-cluster configuration too. All of these checks are done in one service-check. Example:``` $ check_netapp_takeover.pl -H filer01f NETAPP_TAKEOVER OK node filer0101 connected (ha mode): The the storage failover facility is enabled. Takeover of …