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Figure 14-92 Viewing the Event Log details
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
controllers' 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: These are 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.
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