Which action would you take to enable a cluster to join new controllers when the interconnect license is missing?

Which action would you take to enable a cluster to join new controllers when the interconnect license is missing?

• A. Install the license file.
• B. Ignore licensing and proceed
• C. Replace interconnect switches
• D. Reset cluster configuration

Answer: (A)

Licensing gates whether you can extend a cluster with new controllers. The interconnect license specifically unlocks the networking and membership functionality that allows additional controllers to join and participate in the cluster. Without that license, the cluster won’t accept new nodes, even if physical connectivity is present. Installing the license file activates this capability, so the new controllers can join the cluster and form a valid configuration. Ignoring licensing won’t remove the restriction, and changing hardware or resetting the cluster won’t fix the missing license. Once the license is installed, you can proceed with adding the new controllers.

Licensing gates whether you can extend a cluster with new controllers. The interconnect license specifically unlocks the networking and membership functionality that allows additional controllers to join and participate in the cluster. Without that license, the cluster won’t accept new nodes, even if physical connectivity is present. Installing the license file activates this capability, so the new controllers can join the cluster and form a valid configuration. Ignoring licensing won’t remove the restriction, and changing hardware or resetting the cluster won’t fix the missing license. Once the license is installed, you can proceed with adding the new controllers.