Oracle Database Error ACFS-03463: ADVM Compatibility Mismatch

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Description

This error indicates that the 'acfsutil accel add' command failed because the Oracle ADVM compatibility attribute for the target disk group is set to a version lower than required. It typically occurs when attempting to enable ACFS acceleration features on a disk group that does not meet the minimum ADVM compatibility level.

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Error Message

'acfsutil accel add' failed due to a version mismatch. The Oracle ASM Dynamic Volume Manager (Oracle ADVM) compatibility attribute for the disk group is less than number . number . number . number . number .

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Known Causes

3 known causes

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Outdated Disk Group Compatibility

The Oracle ADVM compatibility attribute of the disk group is lower than the minimum version required by the ACFS acceleration feature or the current ACFS software version.

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Software Version Discrepancy

The version of Oracle ACFS or the database attempting to use ACFS acceleration is newer than the ADVM compatibility level configured for the underlying ASM disk group.

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Incomplete Upgrade or Patching

After an Oracle Grid Infrastructure or Database upgrade, the ADVM compatibility attribute for the disk group was not properly updated to the new required level.

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Solutions

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General Troubleshooting Tips

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Review recent changes that might have caused the error
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