The name <server name> already exists

[mrudloff]

I tried to add a host to a cluster but I typed the wrong password. Now when I tried again to add the host it gives me the error

But the host is not added to the vCenter just yet so I can only assume it is in the database but not fully.

Any way to remove this again ?

[Troy_Clavell]

try this:

 service vmware-vpxa restart

if that doesn't fix, then try

service mgmt-vmware restart

All this needs to be run from the service console of your ESX Host.

[a_p_]

Interesting. Which version of vCenter/ESX do you use?

Does the error also occur if you use the IP address instead of the host name?

André

[mrudloff]

Troy,

vpxa doesn't exist yet as the server is not yet connected to the vc and a restarting mgmt-vmware was the first thing I tried, I even restarted the host and virtual center

a.p.

Latest available (4.1) and IP does work .. just want to use the host name though.

I even restored the database back a few hours ago and it still shows up

[Troy_Clavell]

how bout adding in by FQDN?

[mrudloff]

What's wrong with my hostfile

10.10.10.1 vsphere-1 vsphere-1.domain.com

10.10.10.1 vsphere-2 vsphere-2.domain.com

10.10.10.1 vsphere-3 vsphere-3.domain.com

One of those moments where you really feel stupid

Sorry to have you time wasted all ..

[Troy_Clavell]

oops

We've all had those moments. Atleast it's resolved

[madieta]

Hey, your error helped me find my own error. It was not a host file error, but an IP changing some weeks ago. I changed the IPs of 2 of my hosts, but then I didn't disconnected-reconnected them to vCenter after the change. Everything was working as usual, until I tried to add a new host configured with one of the old IPs, I got this same error. I found your problem and it helped me figure out what could be happening, I just removed and added again the old hosts and now everything is working. Thank you!

So: if you change a ESX/ESXi IP, remove it and add it again to vCenter.

[kabeer]

Hi,

I got the same message after assiging OLD ip to new ESX 5 Enterprise. for easy and quick step, add error given ESX to another vCenter and again disconnected and remove from there and add it to desire vCenter.

Note:- In this way vpxa settings on ESX change.

This tested with vCenter 5 and ESXi 5.

Regards,