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Dell Chassis Management Controller Version 1.3 for PowerEdge FX2/FX2s User's Guide

Troubleshooting storage module in FX2 chassis

The following information helps you to troubleshoot issues related to storage sleds in the FX2 chassis.
  • Problem: Storage module is not detected on insertion. Storage module inserted and the associated server powered on, is not detected

    Resolution: . Ensure that the associated server is power cycled after the storage module is inserted.

  • Problem: Storage module is inserted and the associated server is power cycled, but the storage module is not detected.

    Resolution: Check the chassis log for more details about the failure. Verify if there is any hardware failure such as no detection of cable spool or RAID.

  • Problem: Storage Amber LED blinks.

    Resolution: Ensure that the storage module is inserted properly and check the chassis log for warning messages. This error can be cleared only if the underlying fault is addressed and the associated host is power cycled with the sled removed or through a sled virtual reseat.

    Problem: Storage module RAID firmware update is not effective.

    Resolution: When in split-dual host mode, each host that is connected to the storage sled RAID must be power cycled for the RAID firmware change to be effective.

  • Problem: PCIe slot reassignment option is disabled in the GUI.

    Resolution: Ensure that all hosts in the chassis are powered on. If you attempt changing this setting from RACADM while a host is powered on, an error message is displayed. The chassis configuration administrator privilege is required to change this setting.

  • Problem: PCIe slot reassignment enabled and host is powered on, but the PCIe slots are not powered on.

    Resolution: Check the Chassis Log for warning messages associated with outdated BIOS, iDRAC, or unsupported host.

  • Problem: Not able to import, export, or delete storage module licenses.

    Resolution: Chassis configuration privilege is required to import, export, and delete storage module licenses.


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