PowerProtect One DM5510 MEM6005 Memory Device has Failed. Memory Device Location: -arg1-, Possible Memory Module Event Cause: -arg2-

Summary: MEM6005 error indicates memory device failure at location due to irrecoverable error; check Embedded System Management (ESM) log for exceptions and replace the module.

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Symptoms

Memory Device Failure Detected

The system reports the following error:

MEM6005 Memory device has failed. Memory device location: (arg1), Possible memory module event cause: (arg2).
  • Error Code: MEM6005
  • Condition: Memory device has failed

Cause

Memory module Failure Analysis

The memory module experienced an irrecoverable error, leading to its failure. This error is internal to the module and indicates that the hardware could not recover from the fault condition.

  • The system firmware detects an Irrecoverable error.
  • Resulted in a MEM6005 error code indicating memory device failure

Resolution

Review the Embedded System Management (ESM) Log for memory exceptions. Remove the old memory module and install a new memory module at the identified location.

To gather a log bundle, follow article PowerProtect Data Manager Appliance DM5500: How to Collect an Administrative Log Bundle

Contact Dell Support:
If the issue persists, contact Dell Support using the contact method described in your product documentation. Provide the serial number, error code (MEM6005), and log bundle for faster assistance.

Affected Products

PowerProtect Data Manager Appliance, PowerProtect One DM5510 Software
Article Properties
Article Number: 000403221
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 13 أغسطس 2026
Version:  3
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