Description of problem: When a node is deleted from the cluster in conga (i.e. node1), the corresponding fence device (i.e. node1_fence) is not deleted. This creates a problem when you attempt to re-add the node to the cluster. You can't add the fence device back (node1_fence, it doesn't show up on the fence device list though it still exists). If you try to re-create the fence device, you get an error saying the fence name must be unique because node1_fence still exists. This forces you to either manually edit the cluster.conf file and then using ccs_tool to update the cluster or having to use a different fence device name (I love consistency). Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): How reproducible: everytime Steps to Reproduce: 1. set a node up with all fence devices 2. delete the node from the cluster 3. re-add the node and try to re-create the fence device. Actual results: the fence device can't be added back through conga and a new one with the same name can't be created. Expected results: the fence devices should show up in conga, whether or not they're associated with a node. This would allow for the deletion of "node1_fence" Additional info: This is really more of an annoyance. I can work around this by deleting the fence device first, then deleting the node. It would be nice if a feature was added to be able to delete existing fence devices not associated with a node, or delete unique (not shared) fence devices when the node is deleted.
QE ack for RHEL5.2. Reproducer in the original report above.
I seem to re-add fencing nodes without any problem (no complaints about duplication of systems), bugfix verified in -7.el5
An advisory has been issued which should help the problem described in this bug report. This report is therefore being closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information on therefore solution and/or where to find the updated files, please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report if the solution does not work for you. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2008-0407.html