vSphere Replication Management Server could not establish connection to vSphere Replication Server at '##.##.##.##:443'.
Article ID: 402068
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Issue/Introduction
The ESXI host in vCenter client has been decommisioned but still is reported as 'Disconnected' under Replication servers.
<ESXIHOST_FQDN> : vSphere Replication Management Server could not establish connection to vSphere Replication Server at '##.##.##.##:443'.
Under SitePair > Replication Servers
Environment
vSphere Replication 8.x
vSphere Replication 9.x
ESXI 8.x
Cause
The SRM UI is reporting a stale entry after ESXI host is removed from vCenter Inventory.
Resolution
To remove the stale host under Replications Servers from the HMS database.
Note: Before you begin take a snapshot of the Replication Appliance.
1. Connect to hms db
./opt/vmware/hms/bin/embedded_db_connect.sh
2. Find the movalue of Host IP Address
vrmsdb=#select movalue from hbrserverentity where vsrv_address = '##.##.##.##';
3. Log in to the HMS MOB at: https://<target-hms>:8043/mob?moid=site-manager&vmodl=1 with VC administrator.
4. Click on "unregisterHbrServer." Enter the movalue and invoke the method. This will remove the HBR server(##.##.##.##) from the HMS database.
5. Restart the HMS service of target site.
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