Hardware Controller Silence Alarm - Revision history

Qadmin at 00:17, 30 May 2024

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	It is also possible to permanently disable alarm which is often recommended for datacenter and co-lo placement but for that you'll need to use the console to use the vendor's CLI tool to disable the setting on the controller. <br>'''Note:''' LSI based controllers, the command is: sudo MegaCli -AdpSetProp AlarmDsbl -aALL		It is also possible to permanently disable alarm which is often recommended for datacenter and co-lo placement but for that you'll need to use the console to use the vendor's CLI tool to disable the setting on the controller. <br>'''Note:''' LSI based controllers, the command is: sudo MegaCli -AdpSetProp AlarmDsbl -aALL


	'''Navigation:''' Storage Management --> Controllers & Enclosures --> Hardware Controller --> Silence Alarm ''(toolbar)''		'''Navigation:''' Storage Management --> Controllers & Enclosures --> Hardware Controller --> Silence Alarm ''(toolbar)''

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	[[File:Silence ~~Controller~~ Alarm.~~png~~\|512px\|thumb\|Turn off the hardware alarm that is built into many hardware RAID controllers.]]		[[File:Silence Cntrllr Alarm.jpg\|512px\|thumb\|Turn off the hardware alarm that is built into many hardware RAID controllers.]]

	The "Silence Hardware Controller Alarm" feature in QuantaStor serves the purpose of temporarily suppressing or silencing the alarm notifications generated by a hardware controller. Hardware controllers are responsible for managing storage devices and may generate alarms or alerts when certain events or conditions occur, such as disk failures or other hardware-related issues.		The "Silence Hardware Controller Alarm" feature in QuantaStor serves the purpose of temporarily suppressing or silencing the alarm notifications generated by a hardware controller. Hardware controllers are responsible for managing storage devices and may generate alarms or alerts when certain events or conditions occur, such as disk failures or other hardware-related issues.

Qadmin at 20:41, 3 June 2023

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	~~Turns~~ off the hardware alarm that is built into many hardware RAID controllers. ~~Alarms can happen when equipment gets to hot or in cases where a RAID unit is degraded.~~		[[File:Silence Controller Alarm.png\|512px\|thumb\|Turn off the hardware alarm that is built into many hardware RAID controllers.]]

	~~It is also possible to permanently disable~~ alarm ~~which is often recommended~~ for ~~datacenter~~ and co-~~lo placement but for that you'll need~~ to ~~use~~ the ~~console~~ to ~~use~~ the ~~vendor's CLI tool~~ to ~~disable~~ the ~~setting~~ on the controller. ~~<br>'''Note:''' LSI based controllers,~~ the ~~command is: sudo MegaCli -AdpSetProp AlarmDsbl -aALL~~		The "Silence Hardware Controller Alarm" feature in QuantaStor serves the purpose of temporarily suppressing or silencing the alarm notifications generated by a hardware controller. Hardware controllers are responsible for managing storage devices and may generate alarms or alerts when certain events or conditions occur, such as disk failures or other hardware-related issues.

			Alarms can happen when equipment gets to hot or in cases where a RAID unit is degraded.

			Here are the key purposes and functionalities of the "Silence Hardware Controller Alarm" feature in QuantaStor:

			*Alarm management: The feature allows administrators to manage the alarm notifications generated by hardware controllers. By silencing a hardware controller alarm, administrators can temporarily stop or suppress the alarm notifications from being displayed or forwarded to the monitoring systems.

			*Alarm noise reduction: In situations where there are transient or known issues causing alarms, silencing the hardware controller alarm can help reduce the noise and prevent unnecessary or repetitive alarm notifications. This allows administrators to focus on addressing the underlying issues without being overwhelmed by excessive alarms.

			*Troubleshooting and maintenance: Silencing hardware controller alarms can be useful during troubleshooting or maintenance activities. It enables administrators to isolate specific alarms and perform necessary diagnostic or maintenance tasks without the constant interruption of alarm notifications.

	~~'''Navigation~~:~~''' Storage Management --> Controllers & Enclosures --> Hardware Controller --> Silence Alarm ''(toolbar)''~~		*Preventing alarm flooding: In scenarios where a hardware controller is experiencing multiple simultaneous issues or transient events, the alarm flood from the controller can overwhelm the monitoring systems and make it difficult to identify critical issues. Silencing the hardware controller alarm helps prevent alarm flooding and allows administrators to prioritize and address the most important alarms.

	~~[[File~~:~~Silence Controller Alarm~~.~~png\|720px]]~~		*Alarm notification customization: QuantaStor may provide options to customize alarm notification settings, such as the duration of the silence period or specifying which types of alarms to silence. This allows administrators to tailor the alarm management based on their specific requirements and preferences.

			It is important to note that silencing hardware controller alarms should be done cautiously and only for temporary purposes. Silencing alarms for an extended period or ignoring critical alarms may lead to missed alerts and potential risks. It's crucial to investigate and resolve the underlying issues triggering the alarms to ensure the stability and reliability of the storage infrastructure.

			It is also possible to permanently disable alarm which is often recommended for datacenter and co-lo placement but for that you'll need to use the console to use the vendor's CLI tool to disable the setting on the controller. <br>'''Note:''' LSI based controllers, the command is: sudo MegaCli -AdpSetProp AlarmDsbl -aALL

			'''Navigation:''' Storage Management --> Controllers & Enclosures --> Hardware Controller --> Silence Alarm ''(toolbar)''

Qadmin at 21:00, 14 February 2023

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Qadmin at 23:26, 16 January 2020

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	It is also possible to permanently disable alarm which is often recommended for datacenter and co-lo placement but for that you'll need to use the console to use the vendor's CLI tool to disable the setting on the controller. <br>'''Note:''' LSI based controllers, the command is: sudo MegaCli -AdpSetProp AlarmDsbl -aALL		It is also possible to permanently disable alarm which is often recommended for datacenter and co-lo placement but for that you'll need to use the console to use the vendor's CLI tool to disable the setting on the controller. <br>'''Note:''' LSI based controllers, the command is: sudo MegaCli -AdpSetProp AlarmDsbl -aALL

	'''Navigation:''' Storage Management --> Controllers & Enclosures --> Hardware Controller --> Silence ~~Unit~~ ''(toolbar)''		'''Navigation:''' Storage Management --> Controllers & Enclosures --> Hardware Controller --> Silence Alarm ''(toolbar)''

	[[File:Silence Controller Alarm.png\|720px]]		[[File:Silence Controller Alarm.png\|720px]]
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Qadmin at 23:22, 19 July 2018

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	Turns off the hardware alarm that is built into many hardware RAID controllers. Alarms can happen when equipment gets to hot or in cases where a RAID unit is degraded.		Turns off the hardware alarm that is built into many hardware RAID controllers. Alarms can happen when equipment gets to hot or in cases where a RAID unit is degraded.

			It is also possible to permanently disable alarm which is often recommended for datacenter and co-lo placement but for that you'll need to use the console to use the vendor's CLI tool to disable the setting on the controller. <br>'''Note:''' LSI based controllers, the command is: sudo MegaCli -AdpSetProp AlarmDsbl -aALL

			'''Navigation:''' Storage Management --> Controllers & Enclosures --> Hardware Controller --> Silence Unit ''(toolbar)''

	[[File:Silence Controller Alarm.png\|720px]]		[[File:Silence Controller Alarm.png\|720px]]


	It is also possible to permanently disable alarm which is often recommended for datacenter and co-lo placement but for that you'll need to use the console to use the vendor's CLI tool to disable the setting on the controller. <br>'''Note:''' LSI based controllers, the command is: sudo MegaCli -AdpSetProp AlarmDsbl -aALL

Qadmin at 19:11, 12 September 2017

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Qadmin at 18:51, 12 September 2017

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Qadmin at 18:51, 12 September 2017

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	[[File:~~Slnc Hrdwr Cntrlr~~ Alarm.~~jpg~~]]		[[File:Silence Controller Alarm.png\|720px]]


	It is also possible to permanently disable alarm which is often recommended for datacenter and co-lo placement but for that you'll need to use the console to use the vendor's CLI tool to disable the setting on the controller. ~~For~~ LSI based controllers the command is:		It is also possible to permanently disable alarm which is often recommended for datacenter and co-lo placement but for that you'll need to use the console to use the vendor's CLI tool to disable the setting on the controller. <br>'''Note:''' LSI based controllers, the command is: sudo MegaCli -AdpSetProp AlarmDsbl -aALL

	~~sudo MegaCli -AdpSetProp AlarmDsbl -aALL~~

Qadmin at 10:54, 17 November 2016

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	Turns off the hardware alarm that is built into many hardware RAID controllers. Alarms can happen when equipment gets to hot or in cases where a RAID unit is degraded.		Turns off the hardware alarm that is built into many hardware RAID controllers. Alarms can happen when equipment gets to hot or in cases where a RAID unit is degraded.

	[[File:~~Silence Controller~~ Alarm ~~Screenshot - 2_3_2014 , 9_26_05 AM~~.jpg]]
			[[File:Slnc Hrdwr Cntrlr Alarm.jpg]]


	It is also possible to permanently disable alarm which is often recommended for datacenter and co-lo placement but for that you'll need to use the console to use the vendor's CLI tool to disable the setting on the controller. For LSI based controllers the command is:		It is also possible to permanently disable alarm which is often recommended for datacenter and co-lo placement but for that you'll need to use the console to use the vendor's CLI tool to disable the setting on the controller. For LSI based controllers the command is:
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