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Event and Error Message Reference Guide For 13th Generation Dell PowerEdge Servers Version 1.3

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EPP Event Messages

EPP001

Message
Unable to use the Extended Power Performance (EPP) feature on chassis.
Detailed Description
The Extended Power Performance cannot be used unless chassis has six EPP capable PSUs, Configure the Power Redundancy Policy to Grid Redundancy & MPCM, DPSE, SBPM and Fresh Air features should be disabled.
Recommended Response Action
Make sure that chassis has six EPP capable PSUs, Configure the Power Redundancy Policy to Grid Redundancy & MPCM, DPSE, SBPM and Fresh Air features should be disabled. Then enable the EPP feature.
Category
System Health (EPP = Extended Power Performance)
Severity
Severity 2 (Warning)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC          
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC              
CMC              

EPP002

Message
Unable to use the Extended Power Performance (EPP) feature because the Maximum Power Conservation Mode is enabled.
Detailed Description
The Extended Power Performance cannot be used because the Maximum Power Conservation Mode is enabled.
Recommended Response Action
Disable the Maximum Power Conservation Mode and then retry to enable the EPP feature.
Category
System Health (EPP = Extended Power Performance)
Severity
Severity 2 (Warning)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC          
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC              
CMC              

EPP003

Message
Unable to use the Extended Power Performance (EPP) feature because the Dynamic Power Supply Engagement mode is enabled.
Detailed Description
The Extended Power Performance cannot be used because the Dynamic Power Supply Engagement mode is enabled.
Recommended Response Action
Disable the Dynamic Power Supply Engagement mode and then retry to enable the EPP feature.
Category
System Health (EPP = Extended Power Performance)
Severity
Severity 2 (Warning)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC          
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC              
CMC              

EPP004

Message
Unable to use the Extended Power Performance (EPP) feature because the Server Performance Over Power Redundancy mode is enabled.
Detailed Description
The Extended Power Performance cannot be used because the Server Performance Over Power Redundancy mode is enabled.
Recommended Response Action
Disable the Server Performance Over Power Redundancy mode and then retry to enable the EPP feature.
Category
System Health (EPP = Extended Power Performance)
Severity
Severity 2 (Warning)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC          
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC              
CMC              

EPP005

Message
Unable to set the Extended Power Performance (EPP) feature because the Server Based Power Management mode is enabled.
Detailed Description
The Extended Power Performance cannot be used because the Server Based Power Management mode is enabled.
Recommended Response Action
Disable the Server Based Power Management mode and then retry to enable the EPP feature.
Category
System Health (EPP = Extended Power Performance)
Severity
Severity 2 (Warning)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC          
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC              
CMC              

EPP006

Message
Unable to set the Extended Power Performance (EPP) feature because the Fresh Air Configuration mode is enabled.
Detailed Description
The Extended Power Performance cannot be enabled because the Fresh Air Configuration mode is enabled.
Recommended Response Action
Disable the Fresh Air Configuration mode and then retry to enable the EPP feature.
Category
System Health (EPP = Extended Power Performance)
Severity
Severity 2 (Warning)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC          
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC              
CMC              

EPP007

Message
Unable to use the Extended Power Performance (EPP) feature because the Chassis Management Controller (CMC) firmware update is in progress.
Detailed Description
The Extended Power Performance cannot be used because the Chassis Management Controller (CMC) firmware update is in progress.
Recommended Response Action
Wait for the firmware update to complete, and then retry to enable the EPP feature.
Category
System Health (EPP = Extended Power Performance)
Severity
Severity 2 (Warning)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC          
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC              
CMC              

EPP008

Message
Unable to use the Extended Power Performance (EPP) feature because the Chassis Management Controller (CMC) failover process is in progress.
Detailed Description
The Extended Power Performance is cannot be used because the Chassis Management Controller (CMC) failover process is in progress.
Recommended Response Action
Wait for the failover process to complete, and then retry to enable the EPP feature.
Category
System Health (EPP = Extended Power Performance)
Severity
Severity 2 (Warning)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC          
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC              
CMC              

EPP009

Message
Unable to use the Extended Power Performance (EPP) feature because the Grid Redundancy feature is not available.
Detailed Description
The Extended Power Performance cannot be used because the Grid Redundancy feature is not available.
Recommended Response Action
Resolve the Grid Redundancy feature-related issue, and then retry to enable the EPP feature. For more information on the Grid Redundancy feature see Chassis Management Controller (CMC) User Guide.
Category
System Health (EPP = Extended Power Performance)
Severity
Severity 2 (Warning)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC          
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC              
CMC              

EPP010

Message
Unable to use the Extended Power Performance (EPP) feature because the power supply unit (PSU) slot - arg1 is empty.
Arguments
arg1 = slot number
Detailed Description
The Extended Power Performance cannot be used because the power supply unit (PSU) slot identified in the message is empty.
Recommended Response Action
Install an EPP-capable PSU in the empty slot, and then retry to enable the EPP feature.
Category
System Health (EPP = Extended Power Performance)
Severity
Severity 2 (Warning)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC          
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC              
CMC              

EPP011

Message
Unable to use the Extended Power Performance (EPP) feature because the power supply unit (PSU) slot - arg1 has no input power.
Arguments
arg1 = slot number
Detailed Description
The Extended Power Performance cannot be used because the power supply unit (PSU) slot identified in the message has no power supply.
Recommended Response Action
Make sure that the PSU in the PSU slot has input power, and then retry to enable the EPP feature.
Category
System Health (EPP = Extended Power Performance)
Severity
Severity 2 (Warning)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC          
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC              
CMC              

EPP012

Message
Unable to use the Extended Power Performance (EPP) feature because the power supply unit (PSU) slot - arg1 has no output power.
Arguments
arg1 = slot number
Detailed Description
The Extended Power Performance cannot be used because the power supply unit (PSU) slot identified in the message has no output power.
Recommended Response Action
Make sure that the PSU in the PSU slot has no issue in the output power, and then retry to enable the EPP feature. To check the health status of the PSU identified in the message using the RACADM CLI utility, enter the following command: "racadm getpbinfo". If the PSU identified in the message is showing no output power, contact your service provider.
Category
System Health (EPP = Extended Power Performance)
Severity
Severity 2 (Warning)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC          
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC              
CMC              

EPP013

Message
Unable to use the Extended Power Performance (EPP) feature because the power rating of power supply unit (PSU) slot - arg1 is less than 3000W.
Arguments
arg1 = slot number
Detailed Description
The Extended Power Performance cannot be used because the power rating of PSU identified in the slot is less than 3000W.
Recommended Response Action
Make sure that there are atleast six PSUs in the chassis and each PSU must be of 3000W capacity, and then retry to enable the EPP feature.
Category
System Health (EPP = Extended Power Performance)
Severity
Severity 2 (Warning)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC          
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC              
CMC              

EPP014

Message
Unable to use the Extended Power Performance (EPP) feature because the Redundancy Policy is not set to Grid Redundancy.
Detailed Description
The Extended Power Performance is cannot be used because the Redundancy Policy is not set to Grid Redundancy.
Recommended Response Action
Configure the Power Redundancy Policy to Grid Redundancy and retry to enable the EPP feature. To configure the Power Redundancy Policy using the RACADM CLI utility, enter the following command: "racadm config -g cfgChassisPower -o cfgChassisRedundancyPolicy 1".
Category
System Health (EPP = Extended Power Performance)
Severity
Severity 2 (Warning)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC          
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC              
CMC              

EPP015

Message
Unable to use the Extended Power Performance (EPP) feature because the System Input Power Cap is set to less than or equal to 13300W (45381 BTU/h).
Detailed Description
The Extended Power Performance cannot be used because the System Input Power Cap is set to less than or equal to 13300W (45381 BTU/h).
Recommended Response Action
Set the Chassis Power Cap to greater than 13300W (45381 BTU/h), and then retry to use the EPP feature. To set the Chassis Power Cap using the RACADM CLI utility, enter the following command: "racadm config -g cfgChassisPower -o cfgChassisDefaultPowerCapUpperBound 13301".
Category
System Health (EPP = Extended Power Performance)
Severity
Severity 2 (Warning)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC          
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC              
CMC              

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