How to test fence devices and fencing configuration in a RHEL 5, 6, or 7 High Availability cluster?
Issue
- We had a failed fence event in our cluster and need to test whether the fence devices and configuration are working.
- For compliance with support policies for Red Hat Enterprise Linux High Availability cluster software, we need to ensure fencing is working in our cluster.
- How can I test my fence device to ensure it works properly?
Environment
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5, 6, or 7 with the High Availability Add On
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