Unexpected shutdowns of Broker Server caused by hardware failures or out-of-storage conditions can leave the Broker Server's queue storage system in an inconsistent state. To prevent further damage to the storage system, Broker Server will not start until these inconsistencies are reconciled.

The Broker Storage Utility is a command-line utility that you can use to scan queue storage files for inconsistencies. If the utility detects inconsistencies, you can use its commands to return the storage system to a consistent state.