PowerStore Alerts: Drive Wear-Level Alerts
Summary: The article provides solutions when facing different drive endurance levels. PowerStore
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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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| Alert ID | XMS_SSD_ENDURANCE_REMAINING_LIMITED |
| Alert Text | Wear level (endurance) of the drive in bus %(bus_num) enclosure %(encl_num) slot %(enclosure_slot) is low. The remaining wear level for this drive is %(percent_endurance_remaining). |
| Error Code | 0x00306C02 |
| Cause | This alert is raised when the drive's remaining endurance is at or below 5%. The drive continues to function as designed. |
| Resolution | Contact technical support to assist with replacing the affected drive. if the alert is raised for more than one drive, the appliance may transition to read-only mode. |
| Alert ID | XMS_SSD_ENDURANCE_REMAINING_VERY_LIMITED |
| Alert Text | Wear level (endurance) of the drive in bus %(bus_num) enclosure %(encl_num) slot %(enclosure_slot) is very low and has reached a critical level. The remaining wear level for this drive is %(percent_endurance_remaining). |
| Error Code | 0x00306C03 |
| Cause | This alert is raised when the drive's remaining endurance is at or below 2%. The drive continues to function as designed. |
| Resolution | Contact technical support to assist with replacing the affected drive. If the alert is raised for more than one drive, the appliance may transition to read-only mode. |
| Alert ID | XMS_SSD_ENDURANCE_REMAINING_NO_REMAINING |
| Alert Text | Drive endurance level for bus %(bus_num) enclosure %(encl_num) slot %(enclosure_slot) is exhausted. The remaining wear level for this drive is %(percent_endurance_remaining). |
| Error Code | 0x00306C04 |
| Cause | This alert is raised when the drive's remaining endurance has reached its reported limit. The drive may continue to function as designed. |
| Resolution | The drive should be replaced before I/O Errors and/or drive failure occur. Contact technical support for further assistance. |
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Resolution
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Article Number: 000128681
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 15 Jul 2025
Version: 8
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