Storage Spaces Event 303: Drives hosting data for storage space have failed or are missing
Event Details
| Product: | Microsoft Windows Operating System |
| Event ID: | 303 |
| Source: | StorageSpaces-Driver |
| Version: | Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012; Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 |
| Level: | Error |
| Message: | Drives hosting data for storage space have failed or are missing. As a result, no copy of data is available. Return Code: %2 |
Summary
This topic describes how to troubleshoot failed or missing drives in a Storage Spaces storage pool.
Causes
This event can occur if a drive in the storage pool fails or is removed.
Resolutions
To resolve the problem:
- If there are missing drives, reconnect the missing drives.
- Verify physical drives are functional. Replace failed physical drives if necessary.