User Guide

Foreign Configuration Not Found In <Ctrl> <R> Error Message
Error Message:
The foreign configuration message is present during POST but no
foreign configurations are present in the foreign view page in
<Ctrl> <R>. All virtual disks are in an optimal state.
Corrective Action: Corrective Action: Ensure all your PDs are present and all VDs are in optimal state.
Clear the foreign configuration using <Ctrl> <R> or Dell OpenManage Server
Administrator Storage Management.
CAUTION: The physical disk goes to Ready state when you clear the foreign
configuration.
If you insert a physical disk that was previously a member of a virtual disk in the
system, and that disk’s previous location has been taken by a replacement disk
through a rebuild, you must manually remove the foreign configuration flag of the
newly inserted disk.
Previous configuration cleared or missing error message
Error Message:
Previous configuration(s) cleared or missing. Importing
configuration created on XX/XX XX.XX. Press any key to
continue, or ’C’ to load the configuration utility.
Probable Cause: The message indicates that the controller and physical disks have different
configurations.
Corrective Action: You can use the BIOS Configuration Utility (<Ctrl> <R>) to clear the foreign
configuration.
Invalid SAS topology detected error message
Error Message:
Invalid SAS topology detected. Please check your cable
configurations, repair the problem, and restart your system.
Probable Cause: The SAS cables for your system are improperly connected.
Corrective Action: Check the cable connections and fix problems if any. Restart the system.
Multibit ECC Errors Detected Error Messages
Error Message:
NOTE: The following error is specific to the PERC H710 controller only.
Multibit ECC errors were detected on the RAID controller. If
you continue, data corruption can occur. Contact technical
support to resolve this issue. Press 'X' to continue or else
power off the system, replace the controller and reboot
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