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Metrocluster test failover with unmirrored volumes and CIFS

AdminNetapp091320 — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:59:03 GMT

Hello Experts,

I have some unmirrored volumes for my database servers that are not replicated on the DR site and vise versa. It has its own H.A on the database side. What happens if I start failover? do I still need manual adjustment for non-mirrored volumes? How about CIFS currently configured on both sides. What are the steps in handling CIFS share prior to the activity. Please advise.

Re: Metrocluster test failover with unmirrored volumes and CIFS

akiendl — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:40:17 GMT

do you use MetroCluster IP or an FC MetroCluster setup?

Re: Metrocluster test failover with unmirrored volumes and CIFS

AdminNetapp091320 — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:42:13 GMT

It's an IP based MC

Re: Metrocluster test failover with unmirrored volumes and CIFS

dbenadib — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 15:03:34 GMT

If your configuration includes unmirrored aggregates, you must be aware of potential access issues after switchover operations.

https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap-metrocluster/install-ip/concept_considerations_unmirrored_aggrs.html#considerations-for-unmirrored-aggregates-when-doing-maintenance-requiring-power-shutdown