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An informational event shows information about the storage subsystem. This information
does not show a critical problem with the storage subsystem.
Component Type
The type of component that is affected by the event. The component type might indicate a
physical component, such as a disk drive, or a logical component, such as a logical drive.
Component Location
The location of the component that is affected by the event. The location shows the
enclosure or slot for the component.
Description
A short description of the event.
You can also view details for each event. The event details shows additional information about
the event. The detail information covers the following information:
Date/Time
The date and time that the event occurred. The date and time are set from the controller
clocks.
Sequence Number
A 64-bit number that is unique for each event in the log for a storage subsystem. This
number increments by one with each new event.
Event Type
A four-digit number that identifies each type of event.
Description
A short description of the event.
Event Specific Codes
A specific code for the event, which could be requested by technical support.
Event Category
– Failure: A physical device in the storage subsystem has failed. For example, a disk
drive or battery has failed.
– State Change: A logical device in the storage subsystem has changed status. For
example, an optimal logical drive has been marked offline.
– Internal: Internal controller operations that do not require your action.
– Command: A command has been issued to the storage subsystem. For example, a hot
spare disk drive has been assigned.
– Host: The host software has posted the entry to the Event Log.
– Error: An error condition has been found on the storage subsystem.
– General: Any event that is not described by one of the other categories.
Component Type
The type of component that is affected by the event. The component type might indicate a
physical component, such as a disk drive, or a logical component, such as a logical drive.
Component Location
The location of the component that is affected by the event. The location shows the
enclosure or slot for the component.
Logged by
The name of the controller that logged the event.
Raw Data
This information is used by a Technical Support representative.
