What occurs if a failure happens on the node that the management LIF is connected to?

When a failure occurs on the node that the management logical interface (LIF) is connected to, the expected behavior is for the LIF to failover to another node in the cluster. This functionality is essential for maintaining management access to the NetApp storage system, ensuring that even if one node experiences a failure, management operations can continue uninterrupted on another node.

This failover mechanism is part of the high-availability features of the NetApp clustered Data ONTAP architecture, which is designed to provide resilience and operational continuity. The management LIF is critical for managing the cluster, and its ability to move to another node allows administrators to maintain connectivity for management tasks even in the event of hardware issues or node failures.

Understanding this failover capability highlights the importance of planning for redundancy and high availability in a clustered environment, ensuring that critical services remain accessible at all times.