1594972 : naf-desy-cms redirector pointing to node scheduled for reboot

Created: 2026-04-22T14:41:28Z - current status: new


Anonymized Summary: A user encountered login issues after a scheduled reboot of a NAF login node ([NODE_NAME]). When attempting to log in via the load-balanced alias (naf-[EXPERIMENT].desy.de), they were redirected to the rebooted node, which denied access. The issue was resolved by directly logging into an alternative node ([ALTERNATIVE_NODE]). The user requests that rebooted nodes be temporarily removed from the redirector pool to prevent similar issues in the future.


Suggested Solution/Next Steps: 1. Temporary Removal from Redirector: The NAF team should ensure that nodes undergoing maintenance (e.g., reboots) are excluded from the load-balanced alias (naf-[EXPERIMENT].desy.de) until fully operational. This prevents users from being redirected to unavailable nodes.

  1. User Workaround: Until the redirector is updated, users can bypass the issue by directly logging into an alternative node (e.g., naf-cms23.desy.de instead of naf-cms.desy.de).

  2. Communication: If possible, notify users in advance about scheduled reboots (e.g., via email or a status page) to minimize disruption.


Sources Used: - Login nodes / WGS (work group server) (for redirector behavior and node lists).