vxconfigd not starting up: v-5-1-7840 cannot open /dev/vx/config: no such file or directory

Article: 100020744
Last Published: 2022-01-17
Ratings: 1 2
Product(s): InfoScale & Storage Foundation

Problem

vxconfigd not starting up: v-5-1-7840 cannot open /dev/vx/config: no such file or directory

Solution

vxconfigd not starting up upon boot up
ERROR CODE/MESSAGE:
vxvm:vxconfigd:[ID 702911 daemon.error] V-5-1-7840 cannot open /dev/vx/config: No such file or directory
DIAGNOSTIC STEPS:
Tried starting VM manually and reboot the box
SOLUTION:
Start VM manually:
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Note: remove install-db file if it exist in folder (/etc/vx/reconfig.d/state.d/)
# vxiod set10
# vxconfigd-m disable
# vxdctl init
# vxdctl enable
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Reboot the box to make sure VM start during boot up.
 

 

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