PowerFlex: Add MDM Error Illegal number of IP addresses
Summary: Receive an error message when trying to add an MDM to a cluster or update the IP addresses: Error: MDM failed command. Status: Illegal number of IP addresses The Primary MDM, the Secondary MDM, and the Tie-Breaker must each have the same number of IP addresses. ...
This article applies to
This article does not apply to
This article is not tied to any specific product.
Not all product versions are identified in this article.
Symptoms
Receive an error message when trying to add an MDM to a cluster or update the IP addresses: Error: MDM failed command. Status: Illegal number of IP addresses The Primary MDM, the Secondary MDM, and the Tie-Breaker must each have the same number of IP addresses.
Cause
It is expected that the primary MDM, secondary MDM, and tie-breaker have the same number of IP addresses.
Resolution
Use the following option when issuing the command: --allow_asymmetric_ips.
The full command is:
scli --add_standby_mdm --mdm_role manager --new_mdm_ip <ip1>,<ip2> --allow_asymmetric_ips.
Affected Products
VxFlex Product FamilyProducts
VxFlex Product FamilyArticle Properties
Article Number: 000050394
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 04 Sep 2025
Version: 4
Find answers to your questions from other Dell users
Support Services
Check if your device is covered by Support Services.