Knowledge Article: ID B0EA0EC01: I/O Module %d power off request timed-out.

Description

A request to power down the specified SAS RAID controller module timed out.

Causes

The powering down of a SAS switch timed-out.

Implications

The specified I/O module will not power off.

Resolutions

Perform these steps:

1. Attempt to power down the SAS RAID controller module again.
   
   
2. Check the Activity LED on the battery backup unit.
   
   • If it is not lit, reseat the SAS RAID controller module.
     
   • If it is lit, wait a few minutes to see of the light will turn off.
     Note: Removing the SAS RAID controller module while the LED is lit can result in data loss.
     

Additional information

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