Cluster resources fails to start with error : "Resource start-up disabled since no STONITH resources have been defined"

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • Pacemaker cluster resources fails to start on new build clusters or clusters with no fence/stonith resource configured.
  • Below warning appears in pcs status command output :

    WARNINGS:
    No stonith devices and stonith-enabled is not false
    

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server release 6, 7, 8 or 9 (with the High Availability and Resilient Storage Add Ons)
  • Pacemaker

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