Host unit fails during the upgrade process and the upgrade coordinator places this host in NSX maintenance mode. Unable to upgrade host placed in NSX maintenance mode on restarting upgrade.

Problem

Hosts that fail during upgrade are placed in NSX maintenance mode.

Solution

  1. Manually troubleshoot and fix the problem on the host.
  2. From the NSX Manager UI, select System > Fabric > Nodes > Host Transport Nodes.
  3. Locate the host that you fixed and select it.
    The status of the host is maintenance mode.
  4. Evacute any VMs present on the host and restart the host.
  5. Select Actions > Exit Maintenance Mode.