Windows Server 2012 R2 Cluster Validation

Question

Experts,

We have a two node active-passive cluster running SQL Server. We have added a new disk to cluster but the validation is giving below warning and not proceeding.

No disks were found on which to perform cluster validation tests. To correct this, review the following possible causes:

* The disks are already clustered and currently Online in the cluster. When testing a working cluster, ensure that the disks that you want to test are Offline in the cluster.

* The disks are unsuitable for clustering. Boot volumes, system volumes, disks used for paging or dump files, etc., are examples of disks unsuitable for clustering.

* Review the "List Disks" test. Ensure that the disks you want to test are unmasked, that is, your masking or zoning does not prevent access to the disks. If the disks seem to be unmasked or zoned correctly but could not be tested, try restarting the servers before running the validation tests again.

* The cluster does not use shared storage. A cluster must use a hardware solution based either on shared storage or on replication between nodes. If your solution is based on replication between nodes, you do not need to rerun Storage tests. Instead, work with the provider of your replication solution to ensure that replicated copies of the cluster configuration database can be maintained across the nodes.

* The disks are Online in the cluster and are in maintenance mode.

No disks were found on which to perform cluster validation tests.

As per IT team they provisioned same disk to Pre-Prod and the disk validation passed without any issue.

Can anyone help me on this?

Answer 1

Thanks Smith.

You are welcome.

Cheers.

Answer 2

Thanks Smith.

Answer 3

Hi,

Your question is beyond the scope of these Forums

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Kindly post your question in the TechNet Server Forums.

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