Trying to create ASM instance, thinks one already exists?

Question

I've got a problem with creating the ASM instance. Basically, I've reinstalled (v11.1.0.6) clusterware, and two database software installs (one for asm, one for db) due to a san swap. Now, I believe that there is still a hangover to the original installation. When creating the ASM instance through DBCA on Windows, I get the following:
DBCA could not startup the ASM instance configured on this node. To proceed with ASM diskgroup management you need the ASM instance to be up and running. Do you want to recreate the ASM instance on this node?
Yes
Enter password
DBCA will now create and start the ASM instance. After the ASM instance is started, you can create disk groups to be used as storage for your database.
OK
ASM Instance Creation...
Encountered file error when copying listeners from home=D:\oracle\product\11.1.0\asm_2
OK
The operation will be stopped. Re-run DBCA after successfully running NetCA.
I have a listener running (listener_rac), I have a similar problem with netca as it says I already have a listener called listener, which I do not, however, I have created listener_rac instead.
I feel trhat the problem is that ASM1 (for node 1) or ASM2 (for node 2) already exists. However, I can not find either of these. I can create an ASM instance in single node mode, however, this creates an instance +ASM, which does not conflict.
How do I find the non-existent instance, and remove it? (not in registry or services)
Alternatively, any other ideas as to what is happening?
Thank you for your time.

Answer 1

I have a listener running (listener_rac), I have a similar problem with netca as it says I already have a listener called listener, which I do not, however, I have created listener_rac insteadDBCA created your listener... you can check on listener status
srvctl status nodeapps  -n node01
Listener is running on node: node01
srvctl status nodeapps  -n node02
Listener is running on node: node02
if not start, start it by
Usage: srvctl start listener -n <node_name> [-l <lsnr_name_list>]
srvctl start listener  -n node01
by the way, you cam use "netca" delete/recreate (listener_rac)
After that, point to ASM:
I feel trhat the problem is that ASM1 (for node 1) or ASM2 (for node 2) already exists. However, I can not find either of these. What did you see?
crs_stat
srvctl status asm -n node01
srvctl status asm -n node02
if you see asm on node01/node2... you can start them if thet offline
srvctl start asm -n node01
srvctl start asm -n node02
and then.. use "DBCA" to help create ASM diskgroups.
I can create an ASM instance in single node mode, however, this creates an instance +ASM, which does not conflict.that can conflict.. don't start it (+ASM)
How do I find the non-existent instance, and remove it? (not in registry or services)
Alternatively, any other ideas as to what is happening?use "crs_stat" command
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/B28359_01/rac.111/b28255/crsref.htm#CWADD6025
and use "srvctl"
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/B28359_01/rac.111/b28254/srvctladmin.htm#RACAD028