Host Interfaces Using 'enic' Drivers Become Disabled and Lose Connectivity

Problem

  • A Platform9 Managed host shows as offline from Clarity UI.
  • Connectivity errors are observed as shown below.
/var/log/pf9/hostagent.log
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/var/log/pf9/muster.log
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  • The enic devcmd timed out messages are reported in /var/log/messages on the host.
/var/log/messages
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Environment

  • Platform9 Managed OpenStack - All Versions
  • Platform9 Managed Kubernetes - All Versions
  • CentOS Linux 7.4
  • enic driver - v2.3.0.31

Cause

The enic module sends a command to the NIC firmware and does not receive a timely response. NIC firmware hangs or in a bad state.

Resolution

Work with the hardware vendor to investigate this issue further and upgrade firmware to the latest version recommended by the hardware vendor.

Additional Information

RedHat: Why did interfaces using 'enic' drivers get disabled with errors and lose connectivity?

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