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Troubleshooting Your Enclosure
Troubleshooting Enclosure Cooling Problems
Problem
•
Systems management software issues a fan-related error message.
Action
Ensure that none of the following conditions exist:
•
Ambient temperature is too high.
•
External airflow is obstructed.
•
A power supply/cooling fan module has failed. See "Troubleshooting a Fan" on page 64.
Troubleshooting a Fan
Problem
•
Enclosure-status indicator is amber.
•
Systems management software issues a fan-related error message.
•
Fan status indicator indicates a problem with the fan.
Action
1
Locate the malfunctioning fan.
2
Ensure that the faulty power supply/cooling fan module is properly connected to the
enclosure
midplane.
3
If the problem is not resolved, install a new power supply/cooling fan module. See
"Removing and Installing the Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module" on page 54.
If the replacement fan does not operate, see "Getting Help" on page 69.
Troubleshooting SAS Physical Disks
NOTICE:
This procedure can destroy data stored on the physical disks. Before you continue, back up all files on
the disk.
Problem
•
A single
physical disk
is not seen in MD Storage Manager.
Action
1
Remove the
physical disk
from the enclosure. See "Removing and Installing Physical Disks" on
page 48.
2
Inspect the
physical disk
and midplane connectors for obvious damage.
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