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2.3 Mass Storage Problems
Mass storage failures at power-up are usually indicated by read fail messages. Other
problems are indicated by storage devices missing from the show config display.
• Table 2-3 provides information for troubleshooting mass storage problems
indicated at power-up or storage devices missing from the show config display.
• Table 2-4 provides troubleshooting tips for AlphaServer systems that use a
RAID array subsystem.
• Section 2.4 provides information on storage device LEDs.
Use Table 2-3 and Table 2-4 to diagnose the likely cause of the problem.