PowerStore Alerts: Node SAS1 and SAS2 HBA Link Level

Summary: Node SAS 1 Port link health level has changed

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Symptoms

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Cause

Cause is mentioned in the resolution section under respective alerts.

Resolution

Alert ID XMS_NODE_SAS1_HBA_LINK_LEVEL_LEVEL_5_MAJOR
Alert Text Node SAS port 1 state  was changed from %(old_value)s to %(sas1_hba_port_health_level)s.
Error Code (0x00303E05)
System Impact Faulty SAS port health may affect cluster performance
Resolution Cause
The alert is raised when the Node SAS port 1 path is Degraded.

Solution
Check for issues on Expansion Enclosure, LCC, SAS cables. Check the Hardware Installation and Upgrade Guide to determine the corresponding LCC and port.
Contact technical support for further assistance. 


 
Alert ID XMS_NODE_SAS1_HBA_LINK_LEVEL_LEVEL_6_CRITICAL
Alert Text Node SAS port 1 state  was changed from %(old_value)s to %(sas1_hba_port_health_level)s
Error Code (0x00303E06)
System Impact Faulty SAS port health may affect cluster performance
Resolution Cause
The alert is raised when the Node SAS port 1 path is Critically Degraded.

Solution
Check for issues on Expansion Enclosure, LCC, SAS cables. Check the Hardware Installation and Upgrade Guide to determine the corresponding LCC and port.
Contact technical support for further assistance. 

 
 
Alert ID XMS_NODE_SAS2_HBA_LINK_LEVEL_LEVEL_5_MAJOR
Alert Text The following management addresses are not reachable via ICMP from %(address): %(addresses).
Error Code (0x00303E05)
System Impact Faulty SAS port health may affect cluster performance
Resolution Cause
This alert is raised when only 2 physical interfaces are active for Node SAS port 2

Solution
Check for issues on Expansion Enclosure, LCC, SAS cables. Check the Hardware Installation and Upgrade Guide to determine the corresponding LCC and port.
Contact technical support for further assistance. 
 

 
Alert ID XMS_NODE_SAS2_HBA_LINK_LEVEL_LEVEL_6_CRITICAL
Alert Text Node SAS port 2 state was changed from %(old_value)s to %(sas2_hba_port_health_level)s
Error Code (0x00303F06)
System Impact Faulty SAS port health may affect cluster performance
Resolution Cause
This alert is raised when only one of the physical interface is active for Node SAS port 2.

Solution
Check for issues on Expansion Enclosure, Link Control Card, SAS cables. Check the Hardware Installation and Upgrade Guide to determine the corresponding LCC and port.
Contact technical support for further assistance.

Affected Products

PowerStore
Article Properties
Article Number: 000182003
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 17 Jun 2025
Version:  3
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