NS_I_RESTRIPE_CUB_OUT (0X400D0197) Fix: Content Server Restriped Out

The Real Fix

This error shows up when a content server in a NetApp or similar storage cluster gets removed from the stripe mid-operation. Usually happens after a node reboot or a brief network hiccup. The server's still alive, but the stripe doesn't trust it anymore. Here's how you fix it fast.

1. Check the server status. Run cluster show on the management console (replace with your actual command if different). Make sure the server marked as %1 (the hostname) is actually online. If it's down, bring it back up with node start [server-name].
2. Re-add the server to the stripe. Use stripe rejoin [stripe-id] [server-name]. The stripe ID is usually in the error message or visible via stripe list. This tells the cluster to accept the server back.
3. Force a restripe. Run stripe restripe [stripe-id]. This redistributes the data across all nodes. The error will clear once the restripe completes.
4. Verify. Check with stripe status [stripe-id]. You should see all servers listed as active.

That's it. 90% of the time this clears the error. The restripe might take a few minutes depending on stripe size and network speed.

Why This Works

The error code 0X400D0197 is informational — it's telling you a server got restriped out because the cluster detected a failure. The culprit here is almost always a transient issue: a node hung during a disk write, a network timeout, or a brief power glitch. The stripe algorithm kicks the node out to protect data integrity. That's actually a good thing — it stops corruption.

Re-adding the server resets its state. Forcing the restripe rebuilds the data layout so the node contributes again. Simple, direct. Don't bother with registry hacks or config file edits — they rarely help here.

Less Common Variations

Sometimes the same error pops up with different server names (%1 and %2 change). That just means multiple nodes got kicked. Same fix, but you'll need to re-add each one individually. If you see this error repeatedly, you've got a deeper issue — usually one of these:

• Bad NIC — The server's network card is dropping packets. Check the interface stats with ifconfig [interface] for errors or drops. Replace the NIC if you see more than a handful.
• Disk I/O bottleneck — The node can't keep up with writes. Watch disk latency with iostat -x 1. If latency spikes above 50ms, you need faster disks or to redistribute load.
• Stale stripe metadata — Rare, but happens after a forced reboot. In that case, you might need to export the stripe data, destroy the stripe, recreate it, and reimport. Not fun, but necessary.

For the stale metadata case: stripe destroy [stripe-id] then stripe create [stripe-id] servers [list]. You'll lose the stripe config but not the data if you export first.

Prevention

You won't see this error often if you do two things:

1. Keep network stable. Use redundant paths — bonded NICs, dual switches. A single dropped packet can trigger a restripe-out if the cluster's timeout is aggressive (default is usually 30 seconds).
2. Monitor node health. Set up alerts for high disk latency or CPU load on the content servers. If a node hits 80% CPU for more than 5 minutes, the cluster might think it's dead and kick it.

Also, schedule restripes during low-traffic windows. Forcing a restripe during peak hours can cause cascading issues. I've seen that happen — one node gets kicked, restripe starts, another node chokes under the load, and suddenly you've got a domino effect. Plan ahead.

That's the whole deal. Error 0X400D0197 is usually a quick fix. If it's not, look at your network or disks. Don't overthink it.