# Could not delete the hot-spare drive: controller [number], <drive location>
Could not delete the standby hot-spare drive: controller [number], <drive location>

## Explanation:

The hot-spare drive or standby hot-spare drive could not be deleted because a hardware error occurred.

## Action:

1. Verify that the controller, cables, and physical drives are installed properly.
2. Verify that there is power to the physical drives.
3. Retry the command.
4. If the command still fails, restart the server and retry the command.

If the problem persists, replace the specified drive.

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