1779-Slot X Drive Array – Logical drive(s) previously failed

Symptom

1779-Slot X Drive Array – Logical drive(s) previously failed.

Select "F1" to continue with logical drives disabled

Select "F2" to accept data loss and to re-enable logical drives

(Followed by one of the following:)

  • Logical drive(s) disabled due to possible data loss.
  • Logical drive(s) reenabled.

Restore data from backup if replacement drive(s) have been installed.

Cause

  • Previously failed logical drives are attached to the controller.
  • The system was not powered up or down correctly.

Action

Procedure
  1. Do one of the following:
    • Press the F1 key to continue with logical drives disabled.
    • Press the F2 key to accept data loss and re-enable logical drives.
  2. Resolve any issues that disabled the drive.
  3. If the drive is replaced, restore data from the backup.

Be sure the system is always powered up and down correctly:

  • When powering up the system, all external storage systems must be powered up before (or at the same time as) the server.
  • When powering down the system, the server must be powered down before powering down any external storage systems.