Bug ID 2228801: Unexpected cluster installation can occur after a controller reinstall request that is followed by a controller failover

Last Modified: Oct 28, 2026

Affected Product(s):
F5OS Velos(all modules)

Known Affected Versions:
F5OS-C 1.8.0, F5OS-C 1.8.1, F5OS-C 1.8.2, F5OS-C 1.8.2-HR1, F5OS-C 1.8.2-HR2, F5OS-C 1.8.2-HR3

Opened: Feb 24, 2026

Severity: 3-Major

Symptoms

An unexpected full cluster installation may be triggered after a controller reinstall request that is followed by a controller failover.

Impact

The entire cluster is reinstalled.

Conditions

The issue occurs when the /var/omd/CONTROLLERX_REINSTALL is issued on the active controller that is followed by a controller failover.

Workaround

None

Fix Information

None

Behavior Change

Guides & references

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