# Ceph Setup Issue - Configuration Mismatch **Date**: 2025-12-15 **Issue**: Cannot add r630-01 monitor due to configuration mismatch ## Problem When attempting to add r630-01 as a Ceph monitor, we discovered: 1. **Different FSIDs**: - ML110-01 cluster: `f601f0e2-cd09-402f-9e15-4b1c9a7a7b25` (from earlier status) - R630-01 config: `021d20d3-446f-42cb-a219-5e01213b7b2d` (from current /etc/pve/ceph.conf) 2. **Network Configuration Mismatch**: - ML110-01: `192.168.11.0/24` - R630-01: `192.168.11.11/24` (incorrect - should be 192.168.11.0/24) 3. **Monitor Connection Issues**: - ML110-01 monitor is running but commands timeout - Cannot get monmap from ml110-01 - R630-01 cannot connect to cluster ## Root Cause The `/etc/pve/ceph.conf` on r630-01 appears to have a different/incorrect configuration, possibly from a previous cluster setup or misconfiguration. The Proxmox cluster filesystem should sync this, but there may be a conflict. ## Solution Options ### Option 1: Sync Configuration from ML110-01 Since Proxmox cluster filesystem should sync `/etc/pve/ceph.conf`, we need to ensure: 1. ML110-01 has the correct configuration 2. Configuration syncs to r630-01 3. Then add r630-01 monitor ### Option 2: Reinitialize Ceph Cluster If the cluster on ml110-01 is not operational or has issues: 1. Stop Ceph on ml110-01 2. Reinitialize with proper configuration 3. Add r630-01 monitor 4. Add OSDs ### Option 3: Use Proxmox Web UI The Proxmox web interface may handle the configuration and monitor addition more reliably. ## Current Status - ML110-01: Monitor running but cluster commands timeout - R630-01: Cannot connect to cluster, configuration mismatch - Need to resolve configuration before proceeding