Knowledge Article: ID B0E00D281: Storage Module %d is not allowed to power on due to insufficient cooling.

Description

Not enough cooling capacity exists to power on the specified storage module. This typically occurs because the power module in the power module bay directly behind the specified storage module is either not installed or has failed.

Causes

For the system to have sufficient cooling, all fans must be working properly and power modules installed.

Implications

For a storage module to power on, you must have a functioning power module installed behind the storage module. You could have a functioning power module, but the fans in the power module have failed.

Resolutions

Perform these steps:

  1. Verify that you have a functioning power module installed behind the specified storage module. For storage module 1, you must have functioning power modules installed in power module bays 1 and 2. For storage module 2, you must have functioning power modules installed in power module bays 3 and 4.

  2. Check the event log for errors related to power modules.

  3. Resolve any errors that you find.

Additional information

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