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Figure 13-36   Status alerts
13.6.2  Running a fix procedure
If an error code exists for the alert, run the fix procedure to assist you in resolving the 
problem. These fix procedures analyze the system and provide more information about the 
problem. They suggest actions to take and walk you through the actions that automatically 
manage the system where necessary, while ensuring availability. Finally, they verify that 
the problem is resolved.
If an error is reported, always use the fix procedures from the management GUI to resolve the 
problem. Always use the fix procedures for both software configuration problems and 
hardware failures. The fix procedures analyze the system to ensure that the required changes 
will not cause volumes to become inaccessible to the hosts. The fix procedures automatically 
perform configuration changes that are required to return the system to its optimum state.
The fix procedure displays information that is relevant to the problem, and provides various 
options to correct the problem. Where possible, the fix procedure runs the commands that are 
required to reconfigure the system.
The fix procedure also checks that any other existing problem do not result in volume access 
being lost. For example, if a power supply unit in a node enclosure must be replaced, the fix 
procedure checks and warns you if the integrated battery in the other power supply unit is not 
sufficiently charged to protect the system.
Note: After V7.4, you are no longer required to run the fix procedure for a failed Storwize 
V7000 drive. Hot plugging a replacement drive automatically triggers the validation 
processes.
Hint: Always use the Run Fix button, which resolves the most serious issues first. Often, 
other alerts are corrected automatically because they were the result of a more serious 
issue.