XtremIO: Adding more initiators than the limit per cluster may cause service disruption and data unavailability.
Summary: Trying to add more initiators than the 1024 initiator per cluster limit at code versions below 6.4 can cause software module failure leading to loss of service of the array. Please refer to the release notes document for a complete set of limitations. ...
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Symptoms
Shortly after adding an initiator that exceeds the cluster limit, loss of service is observed.
Cause
Adding more initiators than the cluster limit can cause a software module failure, putting the system management module in a rolling panic state.
Resolution
If the issue is triggered, contact support immediately for resolution.
For mitigation, XIOS upgrade to code version 6.4.0-36 or later is recommended, as it contains fixes to the software module failure issue.
For mitigation, XIOS upgrade to code version 6.4.0-36 or later is recommended, as it contains fixes to the software module failure issue.
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XtremIOArticle Properties
Article Number: 000205370
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 10 Oct 2025
Version: 2
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