How to fix the Oracle error INS-30501: Automatic Storage Management software is not configured on this system.?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorINS-30501: Automatic Storage Management software is not configured on this system. with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

INS-30501: Automatic Storage Management software is not configured on this system.

Reason for the Error INS-30501: Automatic Storage Management software is not configured on this system.

Cause: Prior to configuring a database to use Automatic Storage Management (ASM), you must install and configure Grid Infrastructure, which includes ASM software.

How to fix the Error INS-30501: Automatic Storage Management software is not configured on this system. ?

You can fix this error in Oracle by following the below steps

Action: Grid Infrastructure can be installed from the separate installation media included in your media pack. Alternatively, it can be downloaded separately from Electronic Product Delivery (EPD) or the Oracle Technology Network (OTN). This is typically installed as a separate operating system user than the Oracle database and may have been installed by your system administrator. See the installation guide for more details.