Error
Error Code:
ACFS-05231
Oracle Database Error ACFS-05231: Standby Security State Retrieval Failure
Description
Error ACFS-05231 indicates that Oracle ACFS (Automatic Storage Management Cluster File System) encountered an issue while trying to obtain the security state from a designated standby site. This typically occurs in disaster recovery or high-availability configurations where the primary ACFS instance cannot securely communicate with or verify the remote standby instance.
Error Message
Failed to get standby site's security state.
Known Causes
4 known causesNetwork Connectivity Problems
The primary ACFS site cannot establish or maintain a stable network connection to the standby site, preventing the successful retrieval of security state information.
Security Configuration Mismatch
There are discrepancies in security settings, such as certificates, authentication methods, or user permissions, between the primary and standby ACFS instances.
Firewall Blocking Communication
Firewalls, network security groups, or ACLs are preventing the necessary communication ports or protocols between the primary and standby ACFS sites.
Standby Site Unreachable or Misconfigured
The standby ACFS instance or the server hosting it is offline, unresponsive, or not properly configured to respond to security state requests.
Solutions
Coming SoonDetailed step-by-step solutions for this error are being prepared. In the meantime, try these general troubleshooting tips:
General Troubleshooting Tips
- Check the error message carefully for specific details
- Review recent changes that might have caused the error
- Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
- Check log files for additional context
- Try restarting the application or service