Xserve (Slot Load): Apple System Profiler, Server Monitor Report Same Hard Drive to Have Different Capacities

When looking at Apple System Profiler and Server Monitor on an Xserve (Slot Load) server, you may note that the two applications do not report the same hard drive capacity.
Symptom

When looking at the hard drive capacity in Apple System Profiler and Server Monitor, the two applications report that the hard drives have different capacities that are several gigabytes apart.


Solution

This symptom does not indicate a hardware failure. Apple is aware of the issue and is investigating.

This document will be updated as more information becomes available.

Published Date: Feb 18, 2012