Asm Health Checker — Found 1 New Failures Updated

By systematically reviewing the ASM alert log, running manual disk group checks ( ALTER DISKGROUP ... CHECK ), querying the Health Monitor history ( V$HM_RUN and DBMS_HM.GET_RUN_REPORT ), and applying the appropriate repair (from automatic REPAIR to disk replacement), you can resolve the issue and restore your ASM infrastructure to a fully healthy state.

: The health checker often flags when a disk group is nearing capacity or if the Fast Recovery Area (FRA) Configuration Drift

For automated assistance, you can use tools like Oracle ORAchk to run a comprehensive health check on your entire Oracle stack. asm health checker found 1 new failures updated

ASM background process is capturing diagnostic data after a failure.

command to validate that all disks are present and have the correct header status. Examine Cluster Health : Ensure that the Oracle Grid Infrastructure is running correctly across all nodes using crsctl check crs By systematically reviewing the ASM alert log, running

While you cannot eliminate every hardware failure, you can greatly reduce the frequency of health checker alerts by following best practices:

This isn't just another routine log entry; it signals a potential integrity issue within your ASM storage infrastructure. Understanding what this alert means, why it appears, and how to fix it is a core operational skill for any Database Administrator (DBA). ASM background process is capturing diagnostic data after

When you see this alert, a methodical investigation is required. Begin by locating the ASM alert log, which is typically found in the following location: <GRID_HOME>/diag/asm/+asm/+<ASM>/alert/log.xml

A common scenario from Oracle user forums illustrates the practical resolution:

SQL> select name, header_status, mode_status from v$asm_disk;