Dell EMC PowerFlex Rack Using PowerFlex Manager

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Alert messages and recommended actions

Use the code in the alert messages PowerFlex Manager generates to identify and correct issues. The alert message data contains information specific to the generated alert.

For PowerFlex node iDRAC codes, see the Events and Error Message Reference Guide for Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers.


Message ID	Message	Severity	Recommended response action
VXOS0001	SDS has been in maintenance mode for more than 30 minutes. `<SDS-ip>` `<PowerFlex Gateway>`-`<Service Tag>`	Error (4)	Exit maintenance mode for the SDS in the PowerFlex cluster.
PFXM01	Appliance storage is within optimal parameters.	Info	No action is needed.
PFXM02	Storage usage is between 75 and 90 percent. It is recommended that unnecessary files be removed.	Warning	Remove unnecessary compliance files or operating system images. If additional components are added to the cluster, consider disk expansion.
PFXM03	Storage usage is above 90 percent and at a critical state. Remove any unnecessary files from the appliance.	Critical	Remove unnecessary compliance files or operating system images. Consider disk expansion if additional components are added to the cluster. If space remains critical, contact Dell Technologies Support.
PFXM04	The operation cannot be completed because of an error during a firmware or software update.	Critical	Retry the operation. If the problem persists, download the latest update package from your service provider and retry the operation again. To determine the reason for the error, look at the user interface logs or the console logs. PowerFlex Manager provides the name of the resource that failed, so look for logs that are related to that resource to identify the error.
PFXM05	The operation cannot be completed because of an error during a PowerFlex Manager virtual appliance update.	Critical	Check the network connection and access to the update package. Retry the operation. If the error persists, contact your service provider. To determine the reason for the error, look at the user interface logs or the console logs.
NIC100	The slot/integrated NIC X port X network link is down.	Moderate	Bring the switch port that is down.
NIC101	The slot/integrated NIC X port X network link is started.	Moderate	No action is needed.
TST001	The iDRAC generated a test trap event in response to a user request.	Moderate	No action is needed.