Error
Error Code: ACFS-05973

Oracle Database Error ACFS-05973: SSH Authentication Failure

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

This error signifies that an Oracle Automatic Storage Management Cluster File System (ACFS) operation failed to establish an SSH connection to a specified remote host. It indicates a problem with the provided username and password, preventing successful authentication. This typically occurs during ACFS resource management or configuration tasks that require secure communication between cluster nodes.
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Error Message

unable to ssh to string @ string using the user name and password provided
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Known Causes

3 known causes
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Incorrect SSH Credentials
The username or password provided for the SSH connection is incorrect or does not match the credentials on the target remote host.
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Remote User Account Issues
The specified user account on the remote host may be locked, expired, disabled, or have incorrect permissions, preventing successful login.
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SSH Server Configuration
The SSH server on the remote host might be configured to disallow password authentication for the user, or have other restrictions preventing the connection.
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Solutions

Coming Soon

Detailed 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