PowerStore Alerts: Virtual Volume Threshold Alerts
Summary: This article discusses virtual volume per appliance threshold alerts.
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Symptoms
When Dell PowerStore encounters a problem, an error alert is generated to help identify the issue. This article explains the different possible causes and the relevant solutions for these error alerts. If your problem is not resolved despite the solution that is provided, check the Dell Technical Support contact options.
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Cause
The cause is self-explanatory in the Alert Texts mentioned in the Resolution section.
Resolution
| Alert ID | SYSTEM_LIMITS_VIRTUAL_VOLUMES_PER_APPLIANCE_THRESHOLD_MINOR_EXCEEDED |
|---|---|
| Alert Text | The number of virtual volumes on this appliance has exceeded the usage threshold of %(alert_threshold) percent. |
| Error Code | (0x02600401) |
| Impact | Once the virtual volume limit is reached, no new virtual volumes can be created. |
| Resolution | Solution: Consider removing virtual volumes or migrating to another appliance to maintain a threshold under %(alert_threshold) percent. |
| Alert ID | SYSTEM_LIMITS_VIRTUAL_VOLUMES_PER_APPLIANCE_THRESHOLD_MAJOR_EXCEEDED |
|---|---|
| Alert Text | The number of virtual volumes on this appliance has exceeded the usage threshold of %(alert_threshold) percent. |
| Error Code | (0x02600402) |
| Impact | Once the virtual volume limit is reached, no new virtual volumes can be created. |
| Resolution | Solution: Consider removing virtual volumes or migrating to another appliance to maintain a threshold under %(alert_threshold) percent. |
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Article Number: 000221340
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 16 Jun 2025
Version: 2
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