Dell MD Array Removed EMM

Dell.MDStorageArray.ABBXMLEvent66 (Rule)

Knowledge Base article:

Summary

Removed EMM

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

An EMM has either been removed from the expansion enclosure or is present but is being reported as removed because it is not seated correctly. The Recovery Guru Details area provides specific information you will need as you follow the recovery steps.

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

Use the location information in the Recovery Guru Details area to identify the affected expansion enclosure and the location of the affected EMM.

Check the expansion enclosure to determine if the affected EMM has actually be removed or is present but may not be seated correctly.

If...

Then...

The affected EMM is present

Caution: Potential for Data Loss. Make sure you correctly identify the EMM listed as removed. Removing the remaining optimal EMM while I/O is in progress can cause data loss.

Without removing the cables, remove the EMM.

  • Check the female side of the EMM connector for dirty or plugged pin slots.

  • Look inside the enclosure that housed the EMM and check the male side of the EMM connector for damaged pins.

  • Clean any dirty or plugged pin slots and repair any damaged pins.

  • Reinsert the EMM and wait 40 seconds for the storage array to detect and register the EMM.

  • Go to step 2.

The affected EMM has been removed

If available, reinsert the removed EMM. If the removed EMM is not available, insert a replacement EMM using the following notes:

  • Make sure that the replacement EMM is the same as the EMM that is remaining in the expansion enclosure (hardware type and firmware version).

  • If the affected expansion enclosure uses EMMs with external switches, verify that they are set to the same values as the switches on the remaining EMM.

  • Wait 40 seconds for the storage array to detect and register the EMM.

  • Go to step 2.

2

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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Dell MD Array Removed EMM
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