PowerStore Alerts: VMkernel IP and Port Group (PG) alerts

Summary: Alerts raised for IP configuration and Port Group (PG) on a management VMkernel adapter of an ESXi host which is configured on a node.

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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 provided, check the technical support contact options.

Cause

Cause for respective alerts have been explained in table below.

Resolution

 

Alert ID ONV_MGMT_VMK_IP_CONFIG_STATE_INVALID
Alert Text The management VMkernel adapter %(vmk_name) of the ESXi host %(host_name) has an invalid IP configuration: %(address)/%(prefix). The required IP settings are: %(required_address)/%(required_prefix). 
Error Code (0x01805103)
Description  The alert is raised when the system detects that the IP configuration on a management VMkernel adapter of an ESXi host is invalid.   
Resolution Solution
Configure VMkernel adapter IP settings with the required IP settings. The alert text includes the required IP address and required prefix.
Refer to the PowerStore Virtualization Guide for more details.
If the issue persists, contact 
technical support for assistance. 
 
Alert ID ONV_MGMT_VMK_PG_CONFIG_STATE_INVALID
Alert Text The management VMkernel adapter %(vmk_name) of the ESXi host %(host_name) is connected to an invalid port group %(pg_name). 
Error Code (0x01805203)
Description The alert is raised when an invalid port group (PG) is connected to the management VMkernel adapter of an ESXi host which is configured on a node. 
Resolution Solution
Connect the management VMkernel adapter to the management port group on the Distributed Virtual Switch as described in the Resolution field of the raised alert. 
Refer to the PowerStore Virtualization Guide for more details.
If the issue persists, contact 
technical support for assistance. 
 
Alert ID ONV_VMOTION_VMK_PRESENCE_NOT_FOUND
Alert Text
  Unable to find a vMotion VMkernel adapter %(vmk_name) on the ESXi host %(host_name).
Error Code (0x01805302)
Description Alert is raised when the system is unable to detect the vMotion VMkernel adapter on an ESXi host which is configured on a node.
Resolution Solution
Configure a vMotion VMkernel adapter on the ESXi host as described in the PowerStore Virtualization Guide.
If the issue persists, contact 
technical support for assistance. 
 
 
Alert ID ONV_VMOTION_VMK_IP_CONFIG_STATE_INVALID
Alert Text The vMotion VMkernel adapter %(vmk_name) of the ESXi host %(host_name) has an invalid IP configuration: %(address)/%(prefix). The required IP settings are: %(required_address)/%(required_prefix).
Error Code (0x01805403)
Description Alert raised if the system detects an invalid IP configuration on a vMotion VMkernel adapter of an ESXi host which is configured on a node.
Resolution Solution
Configure VMkernel adapter IP settings with the required IP settings. The alert text includes the required IP address and required prefix.
Refer to the PowerStore Virtualization Guide for more details.
If the issue persists, contact 
technical support for further assistance. 
 
Alert ID ONV_VMOTION_VMK_PG_CONFIG_STATE_INVALID
Alert Text The vMotion VMkernel adapter %(vmk_name) of the ESXi host %(host_name) is connected to an invalid port group %(pg_name).
Error Code (0x01805503)
Description The alert is raised when an invalid port group (PG) is connected to the VMkernel adapter of an ESXi host which is configured on a node. 
Resolution  Solution
Connect the vMotion VMkernel adapter to the vMotion port group on the Distributed Virtual Switch as described in the Resolution field of the raised alert. 
Refer to the PowerStore Virtualization Guide for more details.
If the issue persists, contact 
technical support for assistance. 
 
Alert ID ONV_STORAGE_VMK_1_PRESENCE_NOT_FOUND
Alert Text Unable to find a storage initiator VMkernel adapter %(vmk_name) on the ESXi host %(host_name).
Error Code  (0x01805602)
Description Alert is raised when the system is unable to detect a storage initiator on the vMotion VMkernel adapter on an ESXi host which is configured on a node.
Resolution Solution
Configure a storage initiator VMkernel adapter on the ESXi host as described in the PowerStore Virtualization Guide.
If the issue persists, contact 
technical support for assistance. 
 
Alert ID ONV_STORAGE_VMK_1_IP_CONFIG_STATE_INVALID
Alert Text The storage initiator VMkernel adapter %(vmk_name) of the ESXi host %(host_name) has an invalid IP configuration: %(address)/%(prefix), default gateway - %(gateway). The required IP settings are: default gateway - %(required_gateway) and one of the following IP addresses - %(required_addresses_with_prefix).
Error Code  (0x01805703)
Description Alert raised if the system detects an invalid IP configuration on a storage initiator vMotion VMkernel adapter of an ESXi host which is configured on a node.
Resolution Solution
Configure VMkernel adapter IP settings
with the required IP settings. The alert text includes the required default gateway and a list of IP addresses. Choose one of the IP addresses.
Refer to the PowerStore Virtualization Guide for more details.
If the issue persists, contact 
technical support for assistance. 
 
Alert ID ONV_STORAGE_VMK_1_PG_CONFIG_STATE_INVALID
Alert Text The storage initiator VMkernel adapter %(vmk_name) of the ESXi host %(host_name) is connected to an invalid port group %(pg_name).
Error Code  (0x01805803)
Description
Alert raised when the system detects an invalid port group is connected to the storage initiator VMkernel adapter of an ESXi host which is configured on a node.
Resolution Solution
Connect the storage initiator VMkernel to the Distributed Virtual Switch as described in the PowerStore Virtualization Guide.
If the issue persists, contact 
technical support for assistance.  
 
Alert ID ONV_STORAGE_VMK_2_PRESENCE_NOT_FOUND
Alert Text Unable to find a storage initiator VMkernel adapter %(vmk_name) on the ESXi host %(host_name).
Error Code  (0x01805902)
Description
  Alert is raised when the system is unable to detect a storage initiator on the vMotion VMkernel adapter on an ESXi host which is configured on a node.
Resolution Solution
Configure a storage initiator VMkernel adapter on the ESXi host based on the system requirements described in the Resolution of the alert.
Refer to the PowerStore Virtualization Guide for more details.
If the issue persists, contact 
technical support for assistance.  
 
Alert ID ONV_STORAGE_VMK_2_IP_CONFIG_STATE_INVALID
Alert Text The storage initiator VMkernel adapter %(vmk_name) of the ESXi host %(host_name) has an invalid IP configuration: %(address)/%(prefix), default gateway - %(gateway). The required IP settings are: default gateway - %(required_gateway) and one of the following IP addresses - %(required_addresses_with_prefix).
Error Code  (0x01805A03)
Description The alert is raised when there is an invalid IP configuration on a storage initiator of the  VMkernel adapter of an ESXi host which is configured on a node.
Resolution Solution
Configure VMkernel adapter IP settings with the required IP settings. The alert text includes the required IP address and required prefix.

Refer PowerStore Virtualization Guide for more details.
If the issue persists, contact 
technical support for assistance. 
 

Affected Products

PowerStore

Products

Entry Level & Midrange
Article Properties
Article Number: 000179612
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 05 Sept 2025
Version:  4
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