diff --git a/tests/script/unique/dnode/alternativeRole.sim b/tests/script/unique/dnode/alternativeRole.sim
index 955b757f06..14a6e92f06 100644
--- a/tests/script/unique/dnode/alternativeRole.sim
+++ b/tests/script/unique/dnode/alternativeRole.sim
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ sql create dnode $hostname2
 system sh/exec.sh -n dnode2 -s start
 sql create dnode $hostname3
 system sh/exec.sh -n dnode3 -s start
-sleep 3000
+sleep 5000
 
 sql show dnodes
 print dnode1 $data5_1