Users Guide

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Controller Information
For information on the controller, see the following topics:
l "Controllers"
l "Controller Properties and Tasks"
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Controller Components
For information on attached components, see the following topics:
l "RAID Controller Batteries"
l "Firmware/Driver Versions"
l "Connectors"
l "Virtual Disks"
Controller Properties and Tasks
Use this window to view information about the controller and execute controller tasks.
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Controller Properties
The controller properties can vary depending on the model of the controller. Controller properties may include:
Normal/OK. The component is working as expected.
Warning/Non-critical. A probe or other monitoring device has detected a reading for the component that is above or below the acceptable level.
The component may still be functioning, but it could fail. The component may also be functioning in an impaired state. Data loss is possible.
Critical/Failure/Error. The component has either failed or failure is imminent. The component requires immediate attention and may need to be
replaced. Data loss may have occurred.
NOTE: If you have connected the enclosure in Redundant path mode, the connectors are represented as Logical Connector.
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Property
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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
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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. For information on Command Line Interface, see the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Command Line Interface User's
Guide on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals.
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.