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Problem notification

System Manager uses icons and several other methods to notify you that problems exist with the storage array.

Icons​

System Manager uses these icons to indicate the status of the storage array and its components.

IconDescription
Optimal
Non-optimal or failed
Needs attention or fixing
Caution

System Manager displays these icons in various locations.

  • The Notifications area on the Home page displays the failed icon and a message.

  • The Home page icon in the navigation area displays the failed icon.

  • On the Components page, the graphics for drives and controllers display the failed icon.

Alerts and LEDs​

In addition, System Manager notifies you of problems in other ways.

  • System Manager sends SNMP notifications or email error messages.

  • The Service Action Required LEDs on the hardware come on.

When you receive notification of a problem, use the Recovery Guru to help you fix the problem. Where necessary, use the hardware documentation with the recovery steps to replace failed components.