PowerStore: Changing remote system latency to Low may result in remote system state as Update_Needed

Summary: Changing the remote system latency to Low may lead to the remote system state to get stuck as Update_Needed.

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Symptoms

When a remote-system-modify operation to set latency to Low, and a remote-system-Verify-and-Update operation are performed concurrently, the remote system state to get stuck as Update_Needed.

Cause

When a remote-system-modify operation to set latency to Low, and a remote-system-Verify-and-Update operation are performed concurrently, then two metro cluster entries may be created in the PowerStore configuration database.

In this scenario, the remote system state changed to Update_Needed 

Resolution

The issue is resolved in PowerStoreOS version 4.0.0.0 (or later).

Workaround

To recover from this scenario with versions earlier than 4.0.0.0, contact technical support for assistance. Reference KB # 000285911 for expedited handling.

Affected Products

PowerStore
Article Properties
Article Number: 000285911
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 14 Jun 2025
Version:  3
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