Potential etcd data loss for single-node OpenShift after server loses power

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • The OpenShift API does not respond after an unplanned shutdown.
  • After the server loses power, the etcd database fails, and single-node OpenShift cannot start.
  • In a simulated unplanned shutdown, etcd fails and cannot start from the latest state.

Environment

  • Single-node OpenShift
  • Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform
    • 4.9.z
    • 4.10.z
    • 4.11.z
    • 4.12.z

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