Article Number: 000205761
How to run a Health Check on VMAX3 or PowerMax from Unisphere for VMAX or PowerMax
Summary: On a VMAX3 / PowerMax, via Unisphere for VMAX / Unisphere for PowerMax, users have the ability to run a Health Check of the machine when needed.
Article Content
Instructions
Goals
Assist the user with performing a Health Check on their VMAX3 / PowerMax via EMC Unisphere for VMAX / PowerMax.
Facts
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VMAX3
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PowerMax
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Enginuity code 5977 / 5978
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EMC Unisphere for VMAX 8.x / Unisphere for PowerMax 9.x
Solution
Once logged into EMC Unisphere for VMAX 8.x GUI, follow the steps below:
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Click on the VMAX3 Serial Number where a Health Check should be run.
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Click on System (blue tab at the top).
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Under the Health & Maintenance box at bottom left, click on Health Check.
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Click on the Run button on bottom left to start the script.
The Health Check will take approximately 5 minutes to complete, after which presenting a list of tests and results.
The following screenshot are for Unisphere for PowerMax 9.x:
Unisphere for PowerMax > Serial No > Dashboard > System Health > Action > Run Health Check.
Example when health check detected test failure.
Additional Information
| VCE System | Vblock Series 700, VxBlock |
| Component | PowerMax 2000, PowerMax 8000, PowerMax, Vmax |
Article Properties
Affected Product
VxBlock and Vblock Systems, PowerMax
Last Published Date
07 Dec 2022
Version
2
Article Type
How To