Monitor REC_VOLUME_GROUP_MISSING (202)

NetAppESeries.FailureID_0202_Monitor (UnitMonitor)

A volume group has transitioned from the online or incomplete state to the missing state becauseof drive removal. The missing state means that all drives of the group are missing.

Knowledge Base article:

Missing Volume Group or Disk Pool

What Caused the Problem?

The storage array has detected that all of the drives associated with a volume group or disk pool are missing. 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

Recovery Steps

1

If...

Then...

The affected object is a volume group.

Go to step 2.

The affected object is a disk pool

Go to step 3.

2

If...

Then...

You want to retain the volume group on this storage array

OR

You want to export the volume group to a different storage array

Go to step 3.

You DO NOT want to retain the volume group in this storage array

OR

You cannot complete a Volume Group Export because you do not have the drives in your possession

Locate the missing volume group on the

Storage and Copy Services tab

in the Array Management Window and delete it.

Go to step 5.

3

If...

Then...

All drives associated with the volume group or disk pool have been removed

Perform the following steps:

a

Reinsert all removed drives. The fault indicator lights may be lit for a short time (one minute or less).

b

If...

Then...

The affected object is a volume group.

Go to step 4.

The affected object is a disk pool

Go to step 5.

One or more drive trays associated with the volume group or disk pool does not have power

Check to see that the each drive tray power supply is properly connected to an operating power source, has the power switch in the ON position, and has an Optimal status.

Note: A separate problem will be displayed in the Summary area for a power supply that is not optimal.

If...

Then...

You find a power problem

Complete the recovery steps for the power supply problem, and then go to step 5.

You cannot find a power problem

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

4

If...

Then...

You want to export the volume group to a different storage array

Perform the following steps:

a

Highlight the volume group on the

Storage and Copy Services

tab in the Array Management Window.

b

Select the

Storage > Volume Group > Advanced > Export

menu option.

c

Follow the instructions in the Export Volume Group wizard to successfully export the volume group.

d

Go to step 5.

You DO NOT want to export this volume group

Go to step 5.

5

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.

Element properties:

TargetNetAppESeries.StorageArray
Parent MonitorNetAppESeries.StorageArrayAvailability
CategoryCustom
EnabledTrue
Alert GenerateTrue
Alert SeverityError
Alert PriorityNormal
Alert Auto ResolveTrue
Monitor TypeNetAppESeries.FailureUnitMonitorType
RemotableTrue
AccessibilityInternal
Alert Message
Alert: REC_VOLUME_GROUP_MISSING
A volume group has transitioned from the online or incomplete state to the missing state becauseof drive removal. The missing state means that all drives of the group are missing. Alert Value: {0}
RunAsDefault
CommentMachine generated entity

Source Code:

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<Category>Custom</Category>
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</AlertParameters>
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<Configuration>
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<TimeoutSeconds>300</TimeoutSeconds>
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</Configuration>
</UnitMonitor>