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Event Message Reference

Dell OpenManage™ Server Administrator Messages Reference Guide


The following tables list in numeric order each event ID and its corresponding description, along with its severity and cause.

NOTE: For corrective actions, see the appropriate documentation.

Miscellaneous Messages

Miscellaneous messages in Table 2-1 indicate that certain alert systems are up and working.

Table 2-1. Miscellaneous Messages 

Event ID

Description

Severity

Cause

0000

Log was cleared

Information

User cleared the log from Server Administrator.

0001

Log backup created

Information

The log was full, copied to backup, and cleared.

1000

Server Administrator starting

Information

Server Administrator is beginning to initialize.

1001

Server Administrator startup complete

Information

Server Administrator completed its initialization.

1002

A system BIOS update has been scheduled for the next reboot

Information

The user has chosen to update the flash basic input/output system (BIOS).

1003

A previously scheduled system BIOS update has been canceled

Information

The user decides to cancel the flash BIOS update, or an error occurs during the flash.

1004

Thermal shutdown protection has been initiated

Error

This message is generated when a system is configured for thermal shutdown due to an error event. If a temperature sensor reading exceeds the error threshold for which the system is configured, the operating system shuts down and the system powers off. This event may also be initiated on certain systems when a fan enclosure is removed from the system for an extended period of time.

1005

SMBIOS data is absent

Warning

The system management BIOS does not contain a valid system management BIOS version 2.2 or higher, or the BIOS is corrupted.

1006

Automatic System Recovery (ASR) action was performed.

Action performed was: <Action>

Date and time of action: <Date and time>

Error

This message is generated when an automatic system recovery action is performed due to a hung operating system. The action performed and the time of action are provided.

Temperature Sensor Messages

Temperature sensors listed in Table 2-2 help protect critical components by alerting the systems management console when temperatures become too high inside a chassis. The temperature sensor messages use additional variables: sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and temperature sensor value reported in degrees Celsius.

Table 2-2. Temperature Sensor Messages 

Event ID

Description

Severity

Cause

1050

Temperature sensor has failed

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

Temperature sensor value (in degrees Celsius): <Reading>

Information

A temperature sensor on the backplane board, system board, or the carrier in the specified system failed. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and temperature sensor value are provided.

1051

Temperature sensor value unknown

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

Temperature sensor value (in degrees Celsius): <Reading>

Information

A temperature sensor on the backplane board, system board, or drive carrier in the specified system could not obtain a reading. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and a nominal temperature sensor value are provided.

1052

Temperature sensor returned to a normal value

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

Temperature sensor value (in degrees Celsius): <Reading>

Information

A temperature sensor on the backplane board, system board, or drive carrier in the specified system returned to a valid range after crossing a failure threshold. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and temperature sensor value are provided.

1053

Temperature sensor detected a warning value

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

Temperature sensor value (in degrees Celsius): <Reading>

Warning

A temperature sensor on the backplane board, system board, or drive carrier in the specified system exceeded its warning threshold. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and temperature sensor value are provided.

1054

Temperature sensor detected a failure value

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

Temperature sensor value (in degrees Celsius): <Reading>

Error

A temperature sensor on the backplane board, system board, or drive carrier in the specified system exceeded its failure threshold. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and temperature sensor value are provided.

1055

Temperature sensor detected a
non-recoverable value

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

Temperature sensor value (in degrees Celsius): <Reading>

Error

A temperature sensor on the backplane board, system board, or drive carrier in the specified system detected an error from which it cannot recover. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and temperature sensor value are provided.

Cooling Device Messages

Cooling device sensors listed in Table 2-3 monitor how well a fan is functioning. Cooling device messages provide status and warning information for fans in a particular chassis.

Table 2-3. Cooling Device Messages 

Event ID

Description

Severity

Cause

1100

Fan sensor has failed

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

Fan sensor value: <Reading>

Information

A fan sensor in the specified system detected a failure of one or more fans. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and fan sensor value are provided.

1101

Fan sensor value unknown

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

Fan sensor value: <Reading>

Information

A fan sensor in the specified system could not obtain a reading. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and a nominal fan sensor value are provided.

1102

Fan sensor returned to a normal value

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

Fan sensor value: <Reading>

Information

A fan sensor reading on the specified system returned to a valid range after crossing a warning threshold. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and fan sensor value are provided.

1103

Fan sensor detected a warning value

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

Fan sensor value: <Reading>

Warning

A fan sensor reading in the specified system exceeded a warning threshold. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and fan sensor value are provided.

1104

Fan sensor detected a failure value

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

Fan sensor value: <Reading>

Error

A fan sensor in the specified system detected the failure of one or more fans. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and fan sensor value are provided.

1105

Fan sensor detected a non- recoverable value

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

Fan sensor value: <Reading>

Error

A fan sensor detected an error from which it cannot recover. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and fan sensor value are provided.

Voltage Sensor Messages

Voltage sensors listed in Table 2-4 monitor the number of volts across critical components. Voltage sensor messages provide status and warning information for voltage sensors in a particular chassis.

Table 2-4. Voltage Sensor Messages 

Event ID

Description

Severity

Cause

1150

Voltage sensor has failed

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

Voltage sensor value: <Reading>

Information

A voltage sensor in the specified system failed. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and voltage sensor value are provided.

1151

Voltage sensor value unknown

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

Voltage sensor value: <Reading>

Information

A voltage sensor in the specified system could not obtain a reading. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and a nominal voltage sensor value are provided.

1152

Voltage sensor returned to a normal value

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

Voltage sensor value: <Reading>

Information

A voltage sensor in the specified system returned to a valid range after crossing a failure threshold. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and voltage sensor value are provided.

1153

Voltage sensor detected a warning value

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

Voltage sensor value: <Reading>

Warning

A voltage sensor in the specified system exceeded its warning threshold. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and voltage sensor value are provided.

1154

Voltage sensor detected a failure value

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

Voltage sensor value: <Reading>

Error

A voltage sensor in the specified system exceeded its failure threshold. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and voltage sensor value are provided.

1155

Voltage sensor detected a
non-recoverable value

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

Voltage sensor value: <Reading>

Error

A voltage sensor in the specified system detected an error from which it cannot recover. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and voltage sensor value are provided.

Current Sensor Messages

Current sensors listed in Table 2-5 measure the amount of current (in amperes) that is traversing critical components. Current sensor messages provide status and warning information for current sensors in a particular chassis.

Table 2-5. Current Sensor Messages 

Event ID

Description

Severity

Cause

1200

Current sensor has failed

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

Current sensor value: <Reading>

Information

A current sensor on the power supply for the specified system failed. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and current sensor value are provided.

1201

Current sensor value unknown

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

Current sensor value: <Reading>

Information

A current sensor on the power supply for the specified system could not obtain a reading. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and a nominal current sensor value are provided.

1202

Current sensor returned to a normal value

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

Current sensor value: <Reading>

Information

A current sensor on the power supply for the specified system returned to a valid range after crossing a failure threshold. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and current sensor value are provided.

1203

Current sensor detected a warning value

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

Current sensor value: <Reading>

Warning

A current sensor on the power supply for the specified system exceeded its warning threshold. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and current sensor value are provided.

1204

Current sensor detected a failure value

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

Current sensor value: <Reading>

Error

A current sensor on the power supply for the specified system exceeded its failure threshold. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and current sensor value are provided.

1205

Current sensor detected a
non-recoverable value

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

Current sensor value: <Reading>

Error

A current sensor in the specified system detected an error from which it cannot recover. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and current sensor value are provided.

Chassis Intrusion Messages

Chassis intrusion messages listed in Table 2-6 are a security measure. Chassis intrusion means that someone is opening the cover to a system's chassis. Alerts are sent to prevent unauthorized removal of parts from a chassis.

Table 2-6. Chassis Intrusion Messages 

Event ID

Description

Severity

Cause

1250

Chassis intrusion sensor has failed

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

Chassis intrusion state: <Intrusion state>

Information

A chassis intrusion sensor in the specified system failed. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and chassis intrusion state are provided.

1251

Chassis intrusion sensor value unknown

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

Chassis intrusion state: <Intrusion state>

Information

A chassis intrusion sensor in the specified system could not obtain a reading. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and chassis intrusion state are provided.

1252

Chassis intrusion returned to normal

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

Chassis intrusion state: <Intrusion state>

Information

A chassis intrusion sensor in the specified system detected that a cover was opened while the system was operating but has since been replaced. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and chassis intrusion state are provided.

1253

Chassis intrusion in progress

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

Chassis intrusion state: <Intrusion state>

Warning

A chassis intrusion sensor in the specified system detected that a system cover is currently being opened and the system is operating. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and chassis intrusion state are provided.

1254

Chassis intrusion detected

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

Chassis intrusion state: <Intrusion state>

Error

A chassis intrusion sensor in the specified system detected that the system cover was opened while the system was operating. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and chassis intrusion state are provided.

1255

Chassis intrusion sensor detected a non-recoverable value

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

Chassis intrusion state: <Intrusion state>

Error

A chassis intrusion sensor in the specified system detected an error from which it cannot recover. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and chassis intrusion state are provided.

Redundancy Unit Messages

Redundancy means that a system chassis has more than one of certain critical components. Fans and power supplies, for example, are so important for preventing damage or disruption of a computer system that a chassis may have "extra" fans or power supplies installed. Redundancy allows a second or nth fan to keep the chassis components at a safe temperature when the primary 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 the number of components functioning falls below the redundancy threshold. Table 2-7 lists the redundancy unit messages.

Table 2-7. Redundancy Unit Messages 

Event ID

Description

Severity

Cause

1300

Redundancy sensor has failed

Redundancy unit: <Redundancy location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous redundancy state was: <State>

Number of devices required for full redundancy: <Number>

Information

A redundancy sensor in the specified system failed. The redundancy unit location, chassis location, previous redundancy state, and the number of devices required for full redundancy are provided.

1301

Redundancy sensor value unknown

Redundancy unit: <Redundancy location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous redundancy state was: <State>

Number of devices required for full redundancy: <Number>

Information

A redundancy sensor in the specified system could not obtain a reading. The redundancy unit location, chassis location, previous redundancy state, and the number of devices required for full redundancy are provided.

1302

Redundancy not applicable

Redundancy unit: <Redundancy location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous redundancy state was: <State>

Number of devices required for full redundancy: <Number>

Information

A redundancy sensor in the specified system detected that a unit was not redundant. The redundancy location, chassis location, previous redundancy state, and the number of devices required for full redundancy are provided.

1303

Redundancy is offline

Redundancy unit: <Redundancy location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous redundancy state was: <State>

Number of devices required for full redundancy: <Number>

Information

A redundancy sensor in the specified system detected that a redundant unit is offline. The redundancy unit location, chassis location, previous redundancy state, and the number of devices required for full redundancy are provided.

1304

Redundancy regained

Redundancy unit: <Redundancy location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous redundancy state was: <State>

Number of devices required for full redundancy: <Number>

Information

A redundancy sensor in the specified system detected that a "lost" redundancy device has been reconnected or replaced; full redundancy is in effect. The redundancy unit location, chassis location, previous redundancy state, and the number of devices required for full redundancy are provided.

1305

Redundancy degraded

Redundancy unit: <Redundancy location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous redundancy state was: <State>

Number of devices required for full redundancy: <Number>

Warning

A redundancy sensor in the specified system detected that one of the components of the redundancy unit has failed but the unit is still redundant. The redundancy unit location, chassis location, previous redundancy state, and the number of devices required for full redundancy are provided.

1306

Redundancy lost

Redundancy unit: <Redundancy location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous redundancy state was: <State>

Number of devices required for full redundancy: <Number>

Warning or Error (depending on the number of units that are functional)

A redundancy sensor in the specified system detected that one of the components in the redundant unit has been disconnected, has failed, or is not present. The redundancy unit location, chassis location, previous redundancy state, and the number of devices required for full redundancy are provided.

Power Supply Messages

Power supply sensors monitor how well a power supply is functioning. Power supply messages listed in Table 2-8 provide status and warning information for power supplies present in a particular chassis.

Table 2-8. Power Supply Messages 

Event ID

Description

Severity

Cause

1350

Power supply sensor has failed

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

<Additional power supply status information>

Information

A power supply sensor in the specified system failed. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and additional power supply status information are provided.

1351

Power supply sensor value unknown

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

<Additional power supply status information>

Information

A power supply sensor in the specified system could not obtain a reading. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and additional power supply status information are provided.

1352

Power supply returned to normal

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

<Additional power supply status information>

Information

A power supply has been reconnected or replaced. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and additional power supply status information are provided.

1353

Power supply detected a warning

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

<Additional power supply status information>

Warning

A power supply sensor reading in the specified system exceeded a user-definable warning threshold. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and additional power supply status information are provided.

1354

Power supply detected a failure

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

<Additional power supply status information>

Error

A power supply has been disconnected or has failed. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and additional power supply status information are provided.

1355

Power supply sensor detected a non-recoverable value

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Previous state was: <State>

<Additional power supply status information>

Error

A power supply sensor in the specified system detected an error from which it cannot recover. The sensor location, chassis location, previous state, and additional power supply status information are provided.

Memory Device Messages

Memory device messages listed in Table 2-9 provide status and warning information for memory modules present in a particular system. Memory devices determine health status by monitoring the ECC memory correction rate and the type of memory events that have occurred.

NOTE: A critical status does not always indicate a system failure or loss of data. In some instances, the system has exceeded the ECC correction rate. Although the system continues to function, you should perform system maintenance as described in Table 2-9.
NOTE: In Table 2-9, <status> can be either critical or non-critical.

Table 2-9. Memory Device Messages 

Event ID

Description

Severity

Cause

1403

Memory device status is <status>

Memory device location: <location in chassis>

Warning

A memory device correction rate exceeded an acceptable value. The memory device status and location are provided.

1404

Memory device status is <status>

Memory device location: <location in chassis>

Error

A memory device correction rate exceeded an acceptable value, a memory spare bank was activated, or a multibit ECC error occurred. The system continues to function normally (except for a multibit error). Replace the memory module identified in the message during the system's next scheduled maintenance. The memory device status and location are provided.

Fan Enclosure Messages

Some systems are equipped with a protective enclosure for fans. Fan enclosure messages listed in Table 2-10 monitor whether foreign objects are present in an enclosure and how long a fan enclosure is missing from a chassis.

Table 2-10. Fan Enclosure Messages 

Event ID

Description

Severity

Cause

1450

Fan enclosure sensor has failed

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Information

The fan enclosure sensor in the specified system failed. The sensor location and chassis location are provided.

1451

Fan enclosure sensor value unknown

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Information

The fan enclosure sensor in the specified system could not obtain a reading. The sensor location and chassis location are provided.

1452

Fan enclosure inserted into system

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Information

A fan enclosure has been inserted into the specified system. The sensor location and chassis location are provided.

1453

Fan enclosure removed from system

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Warning

A fan enclosure has been removed from the specified system. The sensor location and chassis location are provided.

1454

Fan enclosure removed from system for an extended amount of time

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Error

A fan enclosure has been removed from the specified system for a user-definable length of time. The sensor location and chassis location are provided.

1455

Fan enclosure sensor detected a non-recoverable value

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Error

A fan enclosure sensor in the specified system detected an error from which it cannot recover. The sensor location and chassis location are provided.

AC Power Cord Messages

AC power cord messages listed in Table 2-11 provide status and warning information for power cords that are part of an AC power switch, if your system supports AC switching.

Table 2-11. AC Power Cord Messages 

Event ID

Description

Severity

Cause

1500

AC power cord sensor has failed

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Information

An AC power cord sensor in the specified system failed. The AC power cord status cannot be monitored. The sensor location and chassis location information are provided.

1501

AC power cord is not being monitored

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Information

The AC power cord status is not being monitored. This occurs when a system's expected AC power configuration is set to nonredundant. The sensor location and chassis location information are provided.

1502

AC power has been restored

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Information

An AC power cord that did not have AC power has had the power restored. The sensor location and chassis location information are provided.

1503

AC power has been lost

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Warning

An AC power cord has lost its power. The sensor location and chassis location information are provided.

1504

AC power has been lost

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Error

An AC power cord has lost its power. The sensor location and chassis location information are provided.

1505

AC power has been lost

Sensor location: <Location in chassis>

Chassis location: <Name of chassis>

Error

An AC power cord sensor in the specified system failed. The AC Power cord status cannot be monitored. The sensor location and chassis location information are provided.

Hardware Log Sensor Messages

Hardware logs provide hardware status messages to systems management software. On certain systems, the hardware log is implemented as a circular queue. When the log becomes full, the oldest status messages are overwritten when new status messages are logged. On some systems, the log is not circular. On these systems, when the log becomes full, subsequent hardware status messages are lost. Hardware log sensor messages listed in Table 2-12 provide status and warning information about the noncircular logs that may fill up, resulting in lost status messages.

Table 2-12. Hardware Log Sensor Messages 

Event ID

Description

Severity

Cause

1550

Log monitoring has been disabled

Log type: <Log type>

Information

A hardware log sensor in the specified system is disabled. The log type information is provided.

1551

Log status is unknown

Log type: <Log type>

Information

A hardware log sensor in the specified system could not obtain a reading. The log type information is provided.

1552

Log size is no longer near or at capacity

Log type: <Log type>

Information

The hardware log on the specified system is no longer near or at its capacity, usually as the result of clearing the log. The log type information is provided.

1553

Log size is near or at capacity

Log type: <Log type>

Warning

The size of a hardware log on the specified system is near or at the capacity of the hardware log. The log type information is provided.

1554

Log size is near or at capacity

Log type: <Log type>

Error

The size of a hardware log on the specified system is near or at the capacity of the hardware log. The log type information is provided.

1555

Log size is near or at capacity

Log type: <Log type>

Error

A hardware log sensor in the specified system failed. The hardware log status cannot be monitored. The log type information is provided.


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