What does the error "Member Type Mismatch" mean?

• A. The grid is down
• B. Member Type is configured incorrectly on the Grid: Infoblox/ Virtual NIOS
• C. License has expired
• D. Network unreachable

Answer: (B)

The situation is about compatibility between what a member is configured as and what the grid expects for that member. In Infoblox Grid, each member has a Member Type that defines its platform (for example, Virtual NIOS versus a physical/other appliance). The grid enforces that the joining member’s type matches what the grid is configured to recognize for that member. When there’s a mismatch, the system flags a Member Type Mismatch.

So this error means the member you’re trying to add or connect is configured with a type that doesn’t align with the grid’s configuration for that member. To fix it, ensure the member’s actual type matches the grid’s expected type (reconfigure the member, or re-provision with the correct type, so both sides agree on the platform). This is not about the grid being down, licensing, or network reachability.