Virtual APIC doesn't join the cluster

[hervetram]

Hello,

We have a small ACI in our lab, 2 spines, 2 leaves and one APIC in 4.2(5k). I'm trying to add some virtual APICs to have a 3-members cluster, but can't make the vAPIC join the cluster.

The OVA deployment works fine, the virtual APIC starts and I can ping its OOB and infra IP, but it never appears in the cluster.

I tried to delete the VM, recreate it with an APIC passphrase with a higher expiration time, but without more success :(

[Robert Burns]

Make sure the Passphrase has >30mins remaining for validity before configuring it on the vAPIC VM.  Also ensure the Date/Time is accurate on the vAPIC VM.

Robert

[hervetram]

Hello Robert,

I did see your answer on this topic : https://community.cisco.com/t5/application-centric/virtual-apic-question/m-p/4146474

So the last time I tried, I waited for a new APIC passphrase, so it had enough time remaining.

Date/time seems correct on the ESXi host and the vAPIC (checked it using the rescue-user and the date command).

Still doesn't work though

[Robert Burns]

Is the vAPIC version matched w/ your physical APIC?

[hervetram]

Yes, both are 4.2(5k)

[Robert Burns]

Did you bump the Cluster Size?

[hervetram]

The cluster size is 3

[abal]

I have same problem. Did you manage to fix your issue and get the vAPIC to join the cluster?

 Thanks 

[Robert Burns]

The 'infra" Port Group used by the vAPIC VM on the vCenters side - how is it configured? (VLAN ID etc).

Robert