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January 2005 Contents
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Contents
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Introduction
Whats New in this Release
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Messages Not Described in This Guide
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Understanding Event Messages
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Sample Event Message Text
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Viewing Alerts and Event Messages
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Viewing Events in Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003
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Viewing Events in NetWare
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Viewing Events in Red Hat Linux
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Viewing the Event Information
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Understanding the Event Description
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Event Message Reference
Miscellaneous Messages
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Temperature Sensor Messages
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Cooling Device Messages
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Voltage Sensor Messages
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Current Sensor Messages
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Chassis Intrusion Messages
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Redundancy Unit Messages
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Power Supply Messages
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Memory Device Messages
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Fan Enclosure Messages
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AC Power Cord Messages
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Hardware Log Sensor Messages
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Processor Sensor Messages
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Pluggable Device Messages
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Storage Management Message Reference
Alert Monitoring and Logging
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Alert Descriptions and Corrective Actions
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Index
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Table 1-1.
Understanding Event Messages
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Table 1-2.
Event Description Reference
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Table 2-1.
Miscellaneous Messages
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Table 2-2.
Temperature Sensor Messages
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Table 2-3.
Cooling Device Messages
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Table 2-4.
Voltage Sensor Messages
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Table 2-5.
Current Sensor Messages
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Table 2-6.
Chassis Intrusion Messages
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Table 2-7.
Redundancy Unit Messages
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Table 2-8.
Power Supply Messages
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Table 2-9.
Memory Device Messages
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Table 2-10.
Fan Enclosure Messages
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Table 2-11.
AC Power Cord Messages
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Table 2-12.
Hardware Log Sensor Messages
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Table 2-13.
Processor Sensor Messages
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Table 2-14.
Pluggable Device Messages
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Table 3-1.
Storage Management Messages
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42 Introduction
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Introduction
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator produces event messages stored primarily in the operating
system or Server Administrator event logs and sometimes in SNMP traps. This document describes
the event messages created by Server Administrator version 2.0 or later and displayed in the Server
Administrator Alert log.
Server Administrator creates events in response to sensor status changes and other monitored
parameters. The Server Administrator event monitor uses these status change events to add
descriptive messages to the operating system event log or the Server Administrator Alert log.
Each event message that Server Administrator adds to the Alert log consists of a unique identifier
called the event ID for a specific event source category and a descriptive message. The event
message includes the severity, cause of the event, and other relevant information, such as the event
location and the monitored items previous state.
Tables provided in this guide list all Server Administrator event IDs in numeric order. Each entry
includes the event IDs corresponding description, severity level, and cause. Message text in angle
brackets (for example,
<State>
) describes the event-specific information provided by the Server
Administrator.
Whats New in this Release Events and messages for pluggable devices.
Messages Not Described in This Guide
This guide describes only event messages created by Server Administrator and displayed in the
Server Administrator Alert log. For information on other messages produced by your system,
consult one of the following sources: Your systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide Other system documentation Operating system documentation Application program documentation
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Understanding Event Messages
This section describes the various types of event messages generated by the Server Administrator.
When an event occurs on your system, the Server Administrator sends information about one of
the following event types to the systems management console:
Server Administrator generates events based on status changes in the following sensors: Temperature Sensor Helps protect critical components by alerting the systems
management console when temperatures become too high inside a chassis; also monitors a
variety of locations in the chassis and in any attached systems. Fan Sensor Monitors fans in various locations in the chassis and in any attached systems. Voltage Sensor Monitors voltages across critical components in various chassis locations
and in any attached systems. Current Sensor Monitors the current (or amperage) output from the power supply (or
supplies) in the chassis and in any attached systems. Chassis Intrusion Sensor Monitors intrusion into the chassis and any attached systems. Redundancy Unit Sensor Monitors redundant units (critical units such as fans, AC power
cords, or power supplies) within the chassis; also monitors the chassis and any attached
systems. For example, redundancy allows a second or nth fan to keep the chassis components
at a safe temperature when another fan has failed. Redundancy is normal when the intended
number of critical components are operating. Redundancy is degraded when a component
fails but others are still operating. Redundancy is lost when there is one less critical
redundancy device than required. Power Supply Sensor Monitors power supplies in the chassis and in any attached systems.
Table 1-1.
Understanding Event Messages
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Alert Severity
Component Status
OK/Normal
An event that describes the successful operation of