EMC VMAX Series Storage Inspection
Device Operation Status Check
Device Indicator Light Status Check
| Inspection Requirements | Observe the panel indicator lights to check for any red alarm signals. |
| Inspection Method | Go to the equipment rack in the computer room where the device is located and check the status of the indicator lights on the device's exterior panel. |
| Inspection Result | Pass |
| Rectification Suggestions | If there are abnormalities in the indicator light status, check whether the device has hardware or software faults based on the indicator light information. |
Controller Status Check
| Inspection Requirements | The controller must be in a normal running state. |
| Inspection Method | View via the Unisphere home page. Select System → Hardware Components → Standby Power Suppliers, then separately select SP A or SP B.  |
| Inspection Result | Pass |
| Rectification Suggestions | If there are controller-related alert messages on the page, it indicates that this controller has an issue. |
Device Power Supply Operation Status Check
| Inspection Requirements | The device power supply must be in a normal running state. |
| Inspection Method | View via the Unisphere home page.  Select System → System Dashboard → System Hardware → Directors → Dirs |
| Inspection Result | Pass |
| Rectification Suggestions | If there are power module-related alert messages on the page, it indicates that this Power Supply has an issue. |
Device Control Enclosure or Drive Enclosure Operation Status Check
| Inspection Requirements | The device control enclosure or drive enclosure must be in a normal running state. |
| Inspection Method | View via the Unisphere home page. Select System → System Dashboard → System Hardware → Drive Enclosures → Des  |
| Check Results | Passed |
| Remediation Suggestions | If the 'Current Alarms' page contains alarm information related to the control enclosure or disk enclosure, it indicates that this device has a problem. |
Device Hardware Health Check
| Check Requirements | Perform health checks on device Vault State, Spare Drivers, Memory, and other metrics. |
| Inspection Method | Select System → System Dashboard → Health Check  |
| Check Results | Passed |
| Remediation Suggestions | If the page contains battery-related alarm information, there is an abnormal module status. |
Device Performance Check
| Check Requirements | Require performance checks on Array, Storage Groups, Summary, Heat Map, etc. |
| Inspection Method |    View via the Performance page. |
| Check Results | Passed |
| Remediation Suggestions | If the page contains fan group-related alarm information, it indicates an abnormal fan status. |
Check Cache Operation Status
| Check Requirements | The cache must be in normal operation status. |
| Inspection Method | View via the Unisphere homepage. Select System → System Dashboard → Cache Partition  |
| Check Results | Passed |
| Remediation Suggestions | If the cache status is abnormal, contact technical support engineers for handling. |
Device System Business Operation Status Check
Check storage pool status
| Inspection Requirements | Verify the storage pool status. |
| Inspection Method | View via the Unisphere home page. Select Storage  |
| Inspection Result | Passed |
| Remediation Recommendations | Check the status and used capacity of the storage pool. If an abnormal status is detected, contact a technical support engineer for handling. |
Check Host Status
| Inspection Requirements | Verify the Host status. |
| Inspection Method | View via the Unisphere home page. Select Hosts  |
| Inspection Result | Passed |
| Remediation Recommendations | Check the Host status, etc. If an abnormal status is detected, contact a technical support engineer for handling. |