PowerStore Alerts: vMotion VM Kernel MTU State
Summary: This article discusses about vMotion VM Kernel MTU State 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 technical support contact options.
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Cause
Cause is mentioned in Resolution section under respective alerts.
Resolution
| Alert ID | ONV_VMOTION_VMK_MTU_STATE_INVALID |
| Alert Text | The vMotion VMkernel adapter %(vmk_name) of the ESXi host %(host_name) has an invalid MTU %(current_mtu). |
| Error Code | (0x01806503) |
| Description | This alert is raised when an invalid MTU configuration is detected. Virtual volume migration may be impacted. |
| Resolution | Cause This issue is caused when an invalid MTU configuration is detected on a vMotion VMkernel adapter of an ESXi host which is configured on a node. Solution Configure the VMkernel adapter with the required MTU. The required MTU is included in the alert text and repair flow. |
| Alert ID | ONV_STORAGE_VMK_1_MTU_STATE_INVALID |
| Alert Text | The storage initiator VMkernel adapter %(vmk_name) of the ESXi host %(host_name) has an invalid MTU %(current_mtu). |
| Error Code | (0x01806603) |
| Description | This alert is raised when a configuration with the IP configuration on a storage initiator VMkernel adapter is detected. Virtual volume high availability and performance may be impacted. |
| Resolution | Cause This issue is caused when an invalid IP configuration is detected on a storage initiator VMkernel adapter of an ESXi host which is configured on a node. Solution Configure the VMkernel adapter with the required MTU. The required MTU is included in the alert text and repair flow. |
| Alert ID | ONV_STORAGE_VMK_2_MTU_STATE_INVALID |
| Alert Text | The storage initiator VMkernel adapter %(vmk_name) of the ESXi host %(host_name) has an invalid MTU %(current_mtu). |
| Error Code | (0x01806703) |
| Description | This alert is raised when a configuration with the IP configuration on a storage initiator VMkernel adapter is detected. Virtual volume high availability and performance may be impacted. |
| Resolution | Cause This issue is caused when an invalid IP configuration is detected on a storage initiator VMkernel adapter of an ESXi host which is configured on a node. Solution Configure the VMkernel adapter with the required MTU. The required MTU is included in the alert text and repair flow. |
Affected Products
PowerStoreArticle Properties
Article Number: 000179615
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 05 Sept 2025
Version: 5
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