Users Guide

Controller Information
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For information on the controller, see the following topics:
l "Controllers"
l "Controller Properties and Tasks"
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Controller Components
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For information on attached components, see the following topics:
l "RAID Controller Batteries"
l "Firmware/Driver Versions"
l "Connectors"
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l "Virtual Disks"
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Controller Properties and Tasks
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Use this window to view information about the controller and execute controller tasks.
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Controller Properties
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The controller properties can vary depending on the model of the controller. Controller properties may include:
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NOTE: If you have connected the enclosure in Redundant path mode, the connectors are represented as Logical Connector.
Property
Definition
Status
These icons represent the severity or health of the storage component.
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Normal/OK
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Warning/Non-critical
 Critical/Fatal
See "Storage Component Severity" for more information.
ID
This property displays the controller ID assigned to the controller by Storage Management. Storage Management numbers the
controllers attached to the system starting with zero. This number is the same as the controller ID number reported by the
"omreport Command."
Name
This property displays the name of the controller.
State
This property displays the current status of the controller. Possible values are:
Ready — The controller is functioning normally.
Degraded — The controller has encountered a failure and is operating in a degraded state.
Failed — The controller has encountered a failure and is no longer functioning.
Firmware Version
This property displays the version of the firmware that is currently installed on the controller.
NOTE: On some controllers, Storage Management may not be able to obtain the firmware version. In this case, Storage
Management displays Not Applicable.
Minimum Required
Firmware Version
This property displays the minimum firmware version that is required by Storage Management. This property is only displayed if the
controller firmware does not meet the minimum requirement.
The firmware and drivers listed in the Readme file refer to the minimum supported version for these controllers. Later versions of
thefirmwareanddriversarealsosupported.SeetheDell™Supportwebsiteatsupport.dell.comforthemostrecentdriverand