Dell OMSS SAS SMP communications error

Dell.WindowsServer.StorageManagement.Alert.2356 (Rule)

Knowledge Base article:

Summary

SAS SMP communications error %1.

Causes

The %1 indicates a substitution variable. The text for this substitution variable is generated by the firmware.. This text can vary depending on the situation. The reference to SMP in this text refers to SAS Management Protocol

Cause	Resolutions
arg1 SAS SMP communications error arg2	There may be a SAS topology error. See the hardware documentation for information on correct SAS topology configurations. There may be problems with the cables such as a loose connection or an invalid cabling configuration. See the hardware documentation for information on correct cabling configurations. Check if the firmware is a supported version

Resolutions

See the hardware documentation for information on correct SAS topology configurations. There may be problems with the cables such as a loose connection or an invalid cabling configuration. See the hardware documentation for information on correct cabling configurations. Check if the firmware is a supported version

Element properties:

Target

Dell.WindowsServer.Server

Category

Alert

Enabled

True

Event_ID

2356

Event Source

Server Administrator

Alert Generate

True

Alert Severity

Error

Alert Priority

Normal

Remotable

True

Alert Message

Dell OMSS SAS SMP communications error

Event Description: {0}

Event Log

System

Member Modules:

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Alert	WriteAction	System.Health.GenerateAlert	Default
WriteToDW	WriteAction	Microsoft.SystemCenter.DataWarehouse.PublishEventData	Default

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