PowerFlex 4.X: Starting a CO node upgrade fails with error code VXFM00541
Summary: This article explains the troubleshooting workaround when being unable to start Compute Only (CO) node upgrade with error VXFM00541.
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Symptoms
When attempting to start a Compute Only (CO) node upgrade from PowerFlex Manager, the upgrade wizard gives the following error:
Error :Resource update requires that virtual machines on node local storage must be powered off. (VXFM00541)
Cause
VCenter resource is not synced.
Resolution
1- Go to Resources tab.
2- Select the vCenter instance.
3- Select Run Inventory from the top list
Affected Products
PowerFlex rack, ScaleIOArticle Properties
Article Number: 000418271
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 22 كانون الثاني 2026
Version: 1
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