Dell MD Array Unknown Component Failure

Dell.MDStorageArray.ABBXMLEvent397 (Rule)

Knowledge Base article:

Summary

Unknown Component Failure

The causes and resolutions refer to the Dell Modular Disk Storage Manager recovery guru. Launch Dell Modular Disk Storage Manager to diagnose and fix the recovery failure as follows:

Causes

A component on the RAID controller module has failed. The Recovery Guru Details area provides specific information you will need as you follow the recovery steps.

Caution: Possible loss of data accessibility. Do not remove a component when either (1) the Service Action (removal) Allowed (SAA) field in the Details area of this recovery procedure is NO, or (2) the SAA LED on the affected component is OFF (note that some products do not have SAA LEDs). Removing a component while its SAA LED is OFF may result in temporary loss of access to your data. Refer to the following Important Notes for more detail.

Caution: Electrostatic discharge can damage sensitive components. Always use proper antistatic protection when handling components. Touching components without using a proper ground may damage the equipment.

Important Notes

Resolutions

1

Review the Details area to identify the affected RAID controller module.

2

Check the replacement part number of the failed RAID controller module to ensure that the new RAID controller module has the same replacement part number.

a

On the Hardware tab in the Array Management Window (AMW), select the remaining RAID controller module.

b

Identify the "Replacement part number" in the Properties pane.

If...

Then...

The replacement RAID controller module has the same part number

Go to step 3.

The replacement RAID controller module does NOT have the same part number

Do not continue with the remaining recovery steps and contact your Technical Support Representative.

3

Remove the failed RAID controller module.

4

Wait at least 1 minute.

5

Insert the new RAID controller module securely into place. After the RAID controller module appears on the Hardware tab in the AMW, confirm that the RAID controller module has an Optimal status.

6

It may be necessary to redistribute the volumes to their preferred RAID controller module. Navigate to the Storage > Virtual Disk > Advanced > Redistribute Virtual Disks... menu option in the AMW.

If...

Then...

The menu option is available

Select the menu option to redistribute volumes back to their preferred RAID controller module.

Go to step 7.

The menu option is not available (grayed out)

The volumes are already associated with their preferred controllers and no action is needed.

Go to step 7.

7

Click the Recheck button to rerun the Recovery Guru. The failure should no longer appear in the Summary area. If the failure appears again, contact your Technical Support Representative.

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