Q241631: Cluster Node with Heavy Disk Stress Does Not Shut Down Properly
Article: Q241631
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 4.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbWinNT400PreSP7Fix
Last Modified: 16-MAY-2002
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Cluster Server
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to restart a node of a computer running Microsoft Windows NT
4.0 Cluster Server that is subjected to a large amount of disk activity, the
computer running Windows NT 4.0 may not shut down properly. As a result, Cluster
Server may stop responding (hang).
CAUSE
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This behavior can occur because the Network Driver Interface Specification
(NDIS) drivers are being shut down before the Cluster service. This behavior can
cause cluster network requests to stop responding.
RESOLUTION
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A supported fix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to
correct the problem described in this article and should be applied only to
systems experiencing this specific problem. This fix may receive additional
testing at a later time, to further ensure product quality. Therefore, if you
are not severely affected by this problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait
for the next Windows NT 4.0 service pack that contains this fix.
To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services
to obtain the fix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services
phone numbers and information about support costs, please go to the following
address on the World Wide Web:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;CNTACTMS
NOTE: In special cases, charges that are normally incurred for support calls may
be canceled, if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific
update will resolve your problem. Normal support costs will apply to additional
support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in
question.
The English version of this fix should have the following file attributes or
later:
Date Time Version Size File name Platform
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01/31/2001 01:37p 4.0.1381.7090 50,320 clusnet.sys x86
01/31/2001 01:33p 4.0.1381.7090 88,432 clusnet.sys Alpha
NOTE: Due to file dependencies, this hotfix requires Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Service Pack 6a.
STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT 4.0.
MORE INFORMATION
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This behavior can occur on both multi-processor and single-processor computers
and it is not dependent on the computer's available resources (such as, disk
space or memory).
Additional query words: MSCS CLUSDISK.SYS clusnet sys
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Keywords : kbWinNT400PreSP7Fix
Technology : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400 kbAudDeveloper kbClustServSearch
Version : :4.0
Hardware : ALPHA x86
Issue type : kbbug
Solution Type : kbfix
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