How to troubleshoot when the Cache HBA mirroring port is disabled

Summary: How to troubleshoot when the Cache HBA mirroring port is disabled.

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Symptoms

Alert:

Cache HBA Mirroring Port port number is disabled

Cause

One of the Cache HBA mirroring ports has been disabled.

Resolution

Perform the following:

  1. Validate that the cache is enabled globally.
  2. Validate that the cache is enabled on both controllers.
  3. Reseat the Cache Card.

Contact Dell Technical Support to determine if a configuration modification or hardware replacement is necessary if the issue persists.

Affected Products

Dell Compellent SC200, Dell Compellent SC220, Dell Compellent SC280, Dell Compellent SC4020, Dell Storage SC8000, Dell Compellent Series 40
Article Properties
Article Number: 000138523
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 10 Dec 2025
Version:  4
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