IBM DS3000 User Manual

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An informational event shows information about the storage subsystem. This information
does not show a critical problem with the storage subsystem.
򐂰 Component Type
The type of component that is affected by the event. The component type might indicate a
physical component, such as a disk drive, or a logical component, such as a logical drive.
򐂰 Component Location
The location of the component that is affected by the event. The location shows the
enclosure or slot for the component.
򐂰 Description
A short description of the event.
You can also view details for each event. The event details shows additional information about
the event. The detail information covers the following information:
򐂰 Date/Time
The date and time that the event occurred. The date and time are set from the controller
clocks.
򐂰 Sequence Number
A 64-bit number that is unique for each event in the log for a storage subsystem. This
number increments by one with each new event.
򐂰 Event Type
A four-digit number that identifies each type of event.
򐂰 Description
A short description of the event.
򐂰 Event Specific Codes
A specific code for the event, which could be requested by technical support.
򐂰 Event Category
– Failure: A physical device in the storage subsystem has failed. For example, a disk
drive or battery has failed.
– State Change: A logical device in the storage subsystem has changed status. For
example, an optimal logical drive has been marked offline.
– Internal: Internal controller operations that do not require your action.
– Command: A command has been issued to the storage subsystem. For example, a hot
spare disk drive has been assigned.
– Host: The host software has posted the entry to the Event Log.
– Error: An error condition has been found on the storage subsystem.
– General: Any event that is not described by one of the other categories.
򐂰 Component Type
The type of component that is affected by the event. The component type might indicate a
physical component, such as a disk drive, or a logical component, such as a logical drive.
򐂰 Component Location
The location of the component that is affected by the event. The location shows the
enclosure or slot for the component.
򐂰 Logged by
The name of the controller that logged the event.
򐂰 Raw Data
This information is used by a Technical Support representative.

IBM DS3000 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	DS3000
Category	Storage
Language	English