https://community.netapp.com/t5/Simulator-Discussions/821-ESX-sim-2nd-node-join-cluster-fails-with-network-error/m-p/11373#M607 <P>Hi all, I am getting errors trying to join the 2nd node. I did the usual serial number changes, etc .. and have dedicated cluster interconnect networks defined.</P> <P>When I start the process, it shows the cluster that I am trying to join. It then begins network setup and fails. The error message flashes by too fast to see, but I can tell it is a network error.</P> <P>I can ping both interconnect addresses from the primary node, so I know connection is good.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>This only seems to be happening with the 8.2.1 sim. Previous versions seem to work. Has anyone seen this?</P> <P>Any work-arounds?</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Steve G</P> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 05:28:55 GMT stephen2 2025-06-05T05:28:55Z https://community.netapp.com/t5/Simulator-Discussions/821-ESX-sim-2nd-node-join-cluster-fails-with-network-error/m-p/11373#M607 <P>Hi all, I am getting errors trying to join the 2nd node. I did the usual serial number changes, etc .. and have dedicated cluster interconnect networks defined.</P> <P>When I start the process, it shows the cluster that I am trying to join. It then begins network setup and fails. The error message flashes by too fast to see, but I can tell it is a network error.</P> <P>I can ping both interconnect addresses from the primary node, so I know connection is good.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>This only seems to be happening with the 8.2.1 sim. Previous versions seem to work. Has anyone seen this?</P> <P>Any work-arounds?</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Steve G</P> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 05:28:55 GMT https://community.netapp.com/t5/Simulator-Discussions/821-ESX-sim-2nd-node-join-cluster-fails-with-network-error/m-p/11373#M607 stephen2 2025-06-05T05:28:55Z