Data Domain: Unable to create file system on DD6400

Summary: DD FileSystem (DDFS) cannot be created on DD6400 during initial configuration.

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Symptoms

Issue:
  • DD FileSystem (DDFS) cannot be created on DD6400 during initial configuration.
Applies to:
  • DD6400 only
  • All DDOS Versions
Symptoms:
  • During initial deployment, a DD6400 fails to create DDFS due to issues with NVRAM.
  • The system displays all Disks as "in use" even though the Active Tier is not created.
# disk show state

Disk Show State
-----------------
Enclosure Disk
          1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
--------- ----------------------------------------------
1         . . . . . . . . . . . .
2         . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3         . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
--------- ----------------------------------------------

Legend State        Count
------ ------------ -----
.      In Use Disks 42
------ ------------ -----
Total 42 disks
  •  Attempts to create the DDFS (# filesys create) fail with the following error:
**** The available HDD does not meet the requirements to create a File System.
8 HDD devices are required to be added in Head Unit to create the File System.

Cause

Resolution

Resolution of this issue requires assistance from Dell Technical support. Open a Case with Dell Technical Support or your support provider and mention this article.

Affected Products

Data Domain, DD6400 Appliance

Products

Data Domain, Data Domain Deduplication Storage Systems
Article Properties
Article Number: 000214244
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 20 Sep 2023
Version:  3
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