PowerStore Alerts: Drive Firmware
Summary: Alert is raised after drive firmware upgrade is attempted.
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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 alert is explained in the table below.
Resolution
| Alert ID | XMS_SSD_FRU_STATE_PREPARE_FAILED |
| Alert Text | Drive in bus %(bus_num) enclosure %(encl_num) slot %(enclosure_slot) is not initialized. |
| Error Code | (0x00307106) |
| Description | Drive lifecycle state has changed. |
| Resolution | Cause A failure during the drive replacement operation will result in this alert being raised. Solution If this occurs contact technical support. |
Affected Products
PowerStoreArticle Properties
Article Number: 000180762
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 05 Sept 2025
Version: 2
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