You have a failover cluster named Cluster1 with nodes Node1, Node2, and Node3, all configured as File Servers. A File Server for general use cluster role named HAFS is configured, with Node1 as the cu

Assuming a cluster role will automatically return to its last active node after a full cluster stop/start is incorrect; the cluster performs a fresh placement decision.

The cluster service determines where roles should start based on preferred owners, failover policies, and available resources, not just the previous active node. Without specific configuration for automatic return or if preferred owners are not configured, the role may start on any available node.