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  • Catalyst 2950 and Catalyst 2955 Switch System Message GuideCisco IOS Release 12.1(13)EA1March 2003

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  • Catalys78-14233-04

    C O N T E N T S

    Preface v

    Audience v

    Purpose v

    Organization v

    Conventions vi

    Related Publications vi

    Obtaining Documentation viiCisco.com viiDocumentation CD-ROM viiOrdering Documentation viiDocumentation Feedback viii

    Obtaining Technical Assistance viiiCisco.com viiiTechnical Assistance Center ix

    Cisco TAC Website ixCisco TAC Escalation Center ix

    Obtaining Additional Publications and Information x

    C H A P T E R 1 System Message Overview 1-1

    How to Read System Messages 1-1

    Error Message Traceback Reports 1-4

    C H A P T E R 2 Message and Recovery Procedures 2-1

    AUTOQOS Messages 2-2

    CMP Messages 2-2

    DOT1X Messages 2-3

    DTP Messages 2-4

    EC Messages 2-5

    ENVIRONMENT Messages 2-9

    ETHCNTR Messages 2-11

    GBIC Messages 2-12

    GBIC_SECURITY Messages 2-15

    GIGASTACK Messages 2-17

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  • Contents

    HWMATM_MOD Messages 2-18

    LINK_3 Messages 2-19

    PLATFORM_CAT2950 Messages 2-20

    PLATFORM_CATALYST2950 Messages 2-24

    PLATFORM_CATALYST2955 Messages 2-25

    PM Messages 2-25

    PORT SECURITY Messages 2-31

    SPAN Messages 2-31

    SPANTREE Messages 2-32

    SPANTREE_FAST Messages 2-38

    SPANTREE_VLAN_SWITCH Messages 2-39

    STORM_CONTROL Messages 2-39

    SW_VLAN Messages 2-39

    UDLD Messages 2-44

    UFAST_MCAST_SW Messages 2-46

    A P P E N D I X A Security and QoS Configuration Messages A-1

    IN D E X

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  • Preface

    AudienceThis guide is for the networking professional managing the Catalyst 2950 switches, hereafter referred to as the switch. Before using this guide, you should have experience working with the Cisco IOS and the switch software features.

    PurposeThis guide describes only the Catalyst 2950-specific system messages that you might encounter. For a complete list of Cisco IOS system error messages, refer to the Cisco IOS Software System Error Messages, Cisco IOS Release 12.1.

    This guide does not describe how to install your switch or how to configure software features on your switch. It also does not provide detailed information about commands that have been created or changed for use by the switch. For hardware installation information, refer to the hardware installation guide that shipped with your switch. For software information, refer to the software configuration guide and the command reference for this release.

    OrganizationThis guide is organized into these chapters:

    • Chapter 1, “System Message Overview,” describes how to read the system messages, defines the facility code definitions, and lists the message severity levels.

    • Chapter 2, “Message and Recovery Procedures,” describes the messages and recovery procedures.

    • Appendix A, “Security and QoS Configuration Messages” describes the messages for configuring network security with access control lists (ACLs) and for configuring quality of service (QoS).

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  • PrefaceConventions

    ConventionsThis publication uses these conventions to convey instructions and information:

    Command descriptions use these conventions:

    • Commands and keywords are in boldface text.

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    C H A P T E R 1

    System Message Overview

    This guide describes the Catalyst 2950-specific system messages. During operation, the system software sends these messages to the console (and, optionally, to a logging server on another system). Not all system messages indicate problems with your system. Some messages are purely informational, whereas others can help diagnose problems with communications lines, internal hardware, or the system software. This guide also includes error messages that appear when the system fails.

    This chapter contains these sections:

    • How to Read System Messages, page 1-1

    • Error Message Traceback Reports, page 1-4

    Note This software release does not support the Catalyst 2950 LRE switches. For information about these switches, refer to the Catalyst 2950 LRE switch release notes.

    How to Read System MessagesSystem messages begin with a percent sign (%) and are structured as follows:

    %FACILITY-SEVERITY-MNEMONIC: Message-text

    • FACILITY is a code consisting of two or more uppercase letters that show the facility to which the message refers. A facility can be a hardware device, a protocol, or a module of the system software. Table 1-1 lists the system facility codes.

    Table 1-1 Facility Codes

    Facility Code Description Location

    AUTOQOS Automatic quality of service (auto-QoS)

    “AUTOQOS Messages” section on page 2-2

    CMP Cluster Membership Protocol “CMP Messages” section on page 2-2

    DOT1X 802.1X authentication “DOT1X Messages” section on page 2-3

    DTP Dynamic Trunking Protocol “DTP Messages” section on page 2-4

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    EC EtherChannel “EC Messages” section on page 2-5

    ENVIRONMENT Environment “ENVIRONMENT Messages” section on page 2-9

    ETHCNTR Ethernet controller “ETHCNTR Messages” section on page 2-11

    GBIC Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) module identification and validation

    “GBIC Messages” section on page 2-12

    GBIC_1000BASET 1000BASE-T GBIC module “GBIC Messages” section on page 2-12

    GBIC_SECURITY GBIC module security “GBIC_SECURITY Messages” section on page 2-15

    GIGASTACK GigaStack GBIC module “GIGASTACK Messages” section on page 2-17

    HWMATM_MOD Hardware MAC address table manager

    “HWMATM_MOD Messages” section on page 2-18

    LINK_3 Fast Ethernet-specific messages

    “LINK_3 Messages” section on page 2-19

    PLATFORM_CAT2950 Application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC)

    “PLATFORM_CAT2950 Messages” section on page 2-20

    PLATFORM_CATALYST2950 Low-level platform “PLATFORM_CATALYST2950 Messages” section on page 2-24

    PLATFORM_CATALYST2955 Application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) for Catalyst 2955 switches

    “PLATFORM_CATALYST2955 Messages” section on page 2-25

    PM Port manager “PM Messages” section on page 2-25

    PORT_SECURITY Port security “PORT SECURITY Messages” section on page 2-31

    SPAN Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN)

    “SPAN Messages” section on page 2-31

    SPANTREE Spanning tree “SPANTREE Messages” section on page 2-32

    SPANTREE_FAST Spanning-tree fast convergence

    “SPANTREE_FAST Messages” section on page 2-38

    SPANTREE_VLAN_SW Spanning-tree VLAN switch “SPANTREE_VLAN_SWITCH Messages” section on page 2-39

    STORM_CONTROL Storm control “STORM_CONTROL Messages” section on page 2-39

    SW_VLAN VLAN manager “SW_VLAN Messages” section on page 2-39

    Table 1-1 Facility Codes (continued)

    Facility Code Description Location

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    • SEVERITY is a single-digit code from 0 to 7 that reflects the severity of the condition. The lower the number, the more serious the situation. Table 1-2 lists the message severity levels.

    • MNEMONIC is a code that uniquely identifies the message.

    • Message-text is a text string describing the condition. This portion of the message sometimes contains detailed information about the event, including terminal port numbers, network addresses, or addresses that correspond to locations in the system memory address space. Because the information in these variable fields changes from message to message, it is represented here by short strings enclosed in square brackets ([ ]). A decimal number, for example, is represented as [dec]. Table 1-3 lists the variable fields in messages.

    This is a sample system message:

    %EC-5-UNBUNDLE:Interface Gi0/9 left the port-channel Po2

    UDLD UniDirectional Link Detection (UDLD)

    “UDLD Messages” section on page 2-44

    UFAST_MCAST_SW UplinkFast multicast software “UFAST_MCAST_SW Messages” section on page 2-46

    Table 1-1 Facility Codes (continued)

    Facility Code Description Location

    Table 1-2 Message Severity Levels

    Severity Level Description

    0 – emergency System is unusable.

    1 – alert Immediate action required.

    2 – critical Critical condition.

    3 – error Error condition.

    4 – warning Warning condition.

    5 – notification Normal but significant condition.

    6 – informational Informational message only.

    7 – debugging Message that appears during debugging only.

    Table 1-3 Representation of Variable Fields in Messages

    Representation Type of Information

    [dec] Decimal integer

    [char] Single character

    [chars] Character string

    [enet] Ethernet address (for example, 0000.FEED.00C0)

    [hex] Hexadecimal integer

    [inet] Internet address

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  • Chapter 1 System Message OverviewError Message Traceback Reports

    The messages in Chapter 2, “Message and Recovery Procedures,” are described in alphabetical order by facility code with the most severe (lowest number) errors described first.

    Error Message Traceback ReportsSome messages describe internal errors and contain traceback information. This information is very important and should be included when you report a problem to your technical support representative.

    This sample message includes traceback information:

    -Process= "Exec", level= 0, pid= 17-Traceback= 1A82 1AB4 6378 A072 1054 1860

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    Message and Recovery Procedures

    This chapter describes the switch system messages in alphabetical order by facility. Within each facility, the messages are listed by severity levels 0 to 7: 0 is the highest severity level, and 7 is the lowest severity level. Each message is followed by an explanation and a recommended action.

    Note The messages listed in this chapter do not include the date/time stamp designation that displays only if the software is configured for system log messaging.

    This chapter contains these message categories:

    • CMP Messages, page 2-2

    • DOT1X Messages, page 2-3

    • DTP Messages, page 2-4

    • EC Messages, page 2-5

    • ENVIRONMENT Messages, page 2-9

    • ETHCNTR Messages, page 2-11

    • GBIC Messages, page 2-12

    • GBIC_SECURITY Messages, page 2-15

    • GIGASTACK Messages, page 2-17

    • HWMATM_MOD Messages, page 2-18

    • LINK_3 Messages, page 2-19

    • PLATFORM_CAT2950 Messages, page 2-20

    • PLATFORM_CATALYST2950 Messages, page 2-24

    • PLATFORM_CATALYST2955 Messages, page 2-25

    • PM Messages, page 2-25

    • PORT SECURITY Messages, page 2-31

    • SPAN Messages, page 2-31

    • SPANTREE Messages, page 2-32

    • SPANTREE_FAST Messages, page 2-38

    • SPANTREE_VLAN_SWITCH Messages, page 2-39

    • STORM_CONTROL Messages, page 2-39

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  • Chapter 2 Message and Recovery ProceduresAUTOQOS Messages

    • SW_VLAN Messages, page 2-39

    • UDLD Messages, page 2-44

    • UFAST_MCAST_SW Messages, page 2-46

    AUTOQOS MessagesThis section contains the automatic quality of service (auto-QoS) messages.

    Error Message AUTOQOS-3-FEATURE_UNINITIALIZED: Feature not initialized in the platform, [chars].

    Explanation This message means that the feature did not initialize and is not enabled on any interface. [chars] is the feature name, which is auto-QoS.

    Recommended Action If this feature does not operate, reboot the system by using the reload privileged EXEC command. Verify that this feature is supported on your switch by checking the software configuration guide for this software release.

    CMP MessagesThis section contains the Cluster Membership Protocol (CMP) messages.

    Error Message CMP-5-ADD: The Device is added to the cluster (Cluster Name:[chars], CMDR IP Address [inet]).

    Explanation This message means that the device is added to the cluster. [chars] is the cluster name, and [inet] is the Internet address of the command switch.

    Recommended Action No action is required.

    Error Message CMP-5-MEMBER_CONFIG_UPDATE: Received member configuration from member [dec].

    Explanation This message means that the active or standby command switch received a member configuration. [dec] is the member number of the sender.

    Recommended Action No action is required.

    Error Message CMP-5-MGMT_VLAN_CHNG: The management vlan has been changed to [dec].

    Explanation This message means that the management VLAN has changed. [dec] is the new management VLAN number.

    Recommended Action No action is required.

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  • Chapter 2 Message and Recovery ProceduresDOT1X Messages

    Error Message CMP-5-REMOVE: The Device is removed from the cluster (Cluster Name:[chars]).

    Explanation This message means that the device is removed from the cluster. [chars] is the cluster name.

    Recommended Action No action is required.

    DOT1X MessagesThis section contains the 802.1X authorization messages.

    Error Message DOT1X_MOD-3-NULLPTR: Unexpected null pointer in [chars] at [dec].

    Explanation This message means that an internal software error occurred. [chars] is the software filename, and [dec] is the line number in the file.

    Recommended Action Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log. Enter the show tech-support privileged EXEC command to gather data that might provide information about the error. If you cannot determine the nature of the error from the error message or from the show tech-support command display, call your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.

    Error Message DOT1X-3-ROUTEDPORT: Received vlan id ([dec]) from RADIUS for routed port [chars].

    Explanation This message means that during 802.1X authorization, the RADIUS server provided a VLAN ID for a routed port.

    Recommended Action Remove the VLAN ID in the RADIUS configuration, or configure the port as an access port.

    Error Message DOT1X-3-VLANINVALID: Received invalid vlan ([dec]) from RADIUS for [chars].

    Explanation This message means that during 802.1X authorization, the RADIUS server provided a VLAN ID that is not configured on the switch.

    Recommended Action Change the VLAN ID in the RADIUS configuration, or configure the VLAN on the switch.

    Error Message DOT1X-3-VLANMALFORMED: Received malformed vlan from RADIUS for [chars].

    Explanation This message means that during 802.1X authorization, the RADIUS server provided an invalid VLAN ID.

    Recommended Action Correct the VLAN ID in the RADIUS configuration.

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    Error Message DOT1X-3-VOICEVLAN: Received voice vlan ([dec]) from RADIUS for [chars].

    Explanation This message means that during 802.1X authorization, the RADIUS server provided a VLAN ID that conflicts with the voice VLAN ID on the port.

    Recommended Action Change the VLAN ID in the RADIUS configuration, or change the voice VLAN on the switch port.

    DTP MessagesThis section contains the Dynamic Trunking Protocol (DTP) messages.

    Error Message DTP-4-MEM_UNAVAIL: Memory was not available to perform the trunk negotiation action.

    Explanation This message means that the system is unable to negotiate trunks because of a lack of memory.

    Recommended Action Reduce other system activity to ease the memory demands.

    Error Message DTP-4-TMRERR: An internal timer error occurred when trunking on interface [chars].

    Explanation This message means that a timer used by the trunking protocol unexpectedly expired. [chars] is the trunked interface.

    Recommended Action This error is internally corrected, and no long-term ramifications exist. However, if more problems with trunking occur, reload the switch by using the reload privileged EXEC command.

    Error Message DTP-4-UNKN_ERR: An unknown operational error occurred.

    Explanation This message means that the system is unable to negotiate trunks because an internal operation generated an unexpected error.

    Recommended Action Reload the switch by using the reload privileged EXEC command.

    Error Message DTP-5-ILGLCFG: Illegal config (on, isl--on, dot1q) on [chars].

    Explanation This message means that one end of the trunk is configured as ON, ISL, and the other end is configured as ON, 802.1Q. [chars] is the interface.

    Recommended Action This configuration is illegal and will not establish a trunk between two switches. You must change the encapsulation type so that both ends of the trunk match.

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    Error Message DTP-5-NONTRUNKPORTON: Port [chars] has become non-trunk.

    Explanation This message means that the interface changed from trunk to access. [chars] is the interface that changed.

    Recommended Action This message is provided for information only.

    Error Message DTP-5-TRUNKPORTCHG: Port [chars] has changed from [chars] trunk to [chars] trunk.

    Explanation This message means that the encapsulation type of the trunk has changed. The first [chars] is the interface, the second [chars] is the original encapsulation type, and the third [chars] is the new encapsulation type.

    Recommended Action This message is provided for information only.

    Error Message DTP-5-TRUNKPORTON: Port [chars] has become [chars] trunk.

    Explanation This message means that the interface changed from an access to a trunk. The first [chars] is the interface, and the second [chars] is the encapsulation.

    Recommended Action This message is provided for information only.

    EC MessagesThis section contains the EtherChannel, Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), and Port Aggregation Protocol (PAgP) messages.

    Error Message EC-4-NOMEM: Not enough memory available for [chars].

    Explanation This message means that either the LACP or the PAgP EtherChannel could not obtain the memory it needed to initialize the required data structures. [chars] is the name of the data structure.

    Recommended Action Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log. Enter the show tech-support privileged EXEC command to gather data that might provide information about the error. If you cannot determine the nature of the error from the error message or from the show tech-support command display, call your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.

    Error Message EC-5-BUNDLE: Interface [chars] joined port-channel [chars].

    Explanation This message means that the listed interface joined the specified EtherChannel. The first [chars] is the physical interface, and the second [chars] is the EtherChannel interface.

    Recommended Action No action is required.

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    Error Message EC-5-CANNOT_ALLOCATE_AGGREGATOR: Aggregator limit reached, cannot allocate aggregator for group [dec].

    Explanation This message means that the aggregator cannot be allocated in the group.

    Recommended Action Change the port attributes of the ports in the group so that they match and join the same aggregator.

    Error Message EC-5-CANNOT_BUNDLE_LACP: [chars] is not compatible with aggregators in channel [dec] and cannot attach to them ([chars]).

    Explanation This message means that the port has port attributes that are different from the port channel or ports within the port channel.

    Recommended Action Change the port attributes so that they match the other ports in the EtherChannel.

    Error Message EC-5-CANNOT_BUNDLE1: Port-channel [chars] is admin-down, port [chars] will remain stand-alone.

    Explanation This message means that the EtherChannel is administratively shut down. The first [chars] is the EtherChannel interface, and the second [chars] is the physical interface.

    Recommended Action Enable the EtherChannel by using the no shutdown interface configuration command.

    Error Message EC-5-CANNOT_BUNDLE2: [chars] is not compatible with [chars] and will be suspended ([chars]).

    Explanation This message means that the interface has different interface attributes than other ports in the EtherChannel. For the interface to join the bundle (EtherChannel), change the interface attributes to match the EtherChannel attributes. The first [chars] is the interface to be bundled, the second [chars] is the physical interface that is already in the bundle, and the third [chars] is the reason for the incompatibility.

    Recommended Action Change the interface attributes to match the EtherChannel attributes.

    Error Message EC-5-ERRPROT: Channel protocol mismatch for interface [chars] in group [dec]: the interface cannot be added to the channel group.

    Explanation This message means that the interface cannot be added to the channel group by using the specified mode.

    Recommended Action Change the channel group or the mode for the interface.

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    Error Message EC-5-ERRPROT2: Command rejected: the interface [chars] is already part of a channel with a different type of protocol enabled.

    Explanation This message means that the interface cannot be selected for the specified protocol because it is already part of an EtherChannel group with a different protocol enabled.

    Recommended Action Remove the interface from the EtherChannel group.

    Error Message EC-5-ERRPROT3: Command rejected: the interface [chars] is already part of a channel.

    Explanation This message means that the interface cannot be unselected for the specified protocol because it is already part of an EtherChannel group.

    Recommended Action Remove the interface from the EtherChannel group.

    Error Message EC-5-L3DONTBNDL1: [chars] suspended: PAgP not enabled on the remote port.

    Explanation This message means that Port Aggregation Protocol (PAgP) is enabled on a Layer 3 interface, but the remote port does not have PAgP enabled. In this mode, the port is put in a suspended state.

    Recommended Action Enable PAgP on the remote port.

    Error Message EC-5-L3DONTBNDL2: [chars] suspended: incompatible partner port with [chars].

    Explanation This message means that the group capabilities of the remote port are different than one or more of the other ports in the bundle. For a port to join a bundle, the local port and the remote port must have the same group capabilities as the other ports in the bundle.

    Recommended Action Configure the remote port with the same group with the same group capabilities as the other ports in the bundle.

    Error Message EC-5-L3DONTBNDL3: [chars] suspended: LACP not enabled on the remote port.

    Explanation This message means that Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) is enabled on a Layer 3 interface, but the remote port does not have LACP enabled. In this mode, the local port is put in a suspended state.

    Recommended Action Enable LACP on the remote port.

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    Error Message EC-5-L3PORTDOWN: Shutting down [chars] as its port-channel is admin-down

    Explanation This message means that a Layer 3 port is being forced to shut down because its aggregation port is in a down state. [chars] is the interface name.

    Recommended Action Enable the aggregation port by using the no shutdown interface configuration command.

    Error Message EC-5-L3STAYDOWN: [chars] will remain down as its port-channel [chars] is admin-down

    Explanation This message means that a Layer 3 port is being forced to shut down because its aggregation port is in a down state. [chars] is the interface name.

    Recommended Action Enable the aggregation port by using the no shutdown interface configuration command.

    Error Message EC-5-L3PORTDOWN: Shutting down [chars] as its port-channel is admin-down.

    Error Message EC-5-NOLACP: Invalid EC mode. LACP not enabled.

    Explanation This message means that LACP is not included in the image on your switch. An EtherChannel cannot be set into any LACP mode.

    Recommended Action Upgrade your switch with an image that supports LACP.

    Error Message EC-5-NOPAGP: Invalid EC mode. PAgP not enabled.

    Explanation This message means that PAgP is not included in the IOS image and that the EtherChannel mode cannot be set to desirable or auto.

    Recommended Action Obtain an image with PAgP included, or set the mode to on by using the channel-group channel-group-number mode on interface configuration command.

    Error Message EC-5-STAYDOWN: no-shut not allowed on [chars]. Module [dec] not online.

    Explanation This message means that an interface with an EtherChannel configuration cannot be enabled by using the no shut interface configuration command. It is a member of an EtherChannel group, and that EtherChannel group has been administratively shut down. The interface has an EtherChannel configuration, but no information is available yet about its port channel.

    Recommended Action No action is required. Wait until the module is online to determine the port-channel setting of the EtherChannel.

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    Error Message EC-5-UNBUNDLE: Interface [chars] left the port-channel [chars].

    Explanation This message means that the listed interface left the specified EtherChannel. The first [chars] is the physical interface, and the second [chars] is the EtherChannel.

    Recommended Action No action is required.

    Error Message EC-5-UNSUITABLE: [chars] will not join any port-channel, [chars].

    Explanation This message means that one of the interfaces cannot join the EtherChannel because it is configured for PortFast, as a VLAN Membership Policy Server (VMPS), for 802.1X, as a voice VLAN, or as a Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN) destination port. All of these are unsuitable configurations for EtherChannels. The first [chars] is the interface name, and the second [chars] describes the details of the unsuitable configuration.

    Recommended Action Reconfigure the port; remove the unsuitable configuration.

    ENVIRONMENT MessagesThis section contains the Environment messages.

    Error Message ENVIRONMENT-2-FAN_FAULT: FAN FAULT is detected.

    Explanation This message means that an internal fan fault is detected.

    Recommended Action Look at the switch itself to determine if a fan has failed, or use the show env privileged EXEC command to determine if a fan on the switch has failed. The switch can operate normally with one failed fan. Replace the switch at your convenience.

    Error Message ENVIRONMENT-3-OVERTEMP:ASSERT MAJOR Switch Temp above max primary threshold.

    Explanation This message means that the temperature inside the switch exceeds the maximum primary threshold. A major alarm is raised.

    Recommended Action Use the show env privileged EXEC command to verify if an over-temperature condition exists. If an over-temperature condition does exist, place the switch in an environment that is within the switch operating temperature. For information about correct operating temperatures, refer to the Catalyst 2955 Switch Hardware Installation Guide.

    Note This message only applies to the Catalyst 2955 switch.

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    Error Message ENVIRONMENT-3-OVERTEMP: CLEAR MAJOR Switch Temp above max primary threshold.

    Explanation This message means that the temperature inside the switch is below the maximum primary threshold. A major alarm is cleared.

    Recommended Action No action is required.

    Note This message only applies to the Catalyst 2955 switch.

    Error Message ENVIRONMENT-3-UNDERTEMP:ASSERT MAJOR Switch Temp below min primary threshold.

    Explanation This message means that the temperature inside the switch is below the minimum primary threshold. A major alarm is raised.

    Recommended Action Use the show env privileged EXEC command to verify if an undertemperature condition exists. If an undertemperature condition does exist, place the switch in an environment that is within the switch operating temperature. For information about correct the operating temperature, refer to the Catalyst 2955 Switch Hardware Installation Guide.

    Note This message only applies to the Catalyst 2955 switch.

    Error Message ENVIRONMENT-3-UNDERTEMP:CLEAR MAJOR Switch Temp above min primary threshold

    Explanation This message means that the temperature inside the switch is above the minimum primarythreshold. A major alarm is cleared.

    Recommended Action No action is required.

    Note This message only applies to the Catalyst 2955 switch.

    Error Message ENVIRONMENT-3-RPS_FAILED:ASSERT [chars] Switch Redundant Pwr missing or failed.

    Explanation This message means that the redundant power supply for a system in dual power mode is either missing or has failed. An associated [chars] alarm is raised. [chars] is the user-configured alarm for this failure.

    Recommended Action No action is required.

    Note This message only applies to the Catalyst 2955 switch.

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    Error Message %ENVIRONMENT-3-RPS_FAILED:CLEAR [chars] Switch Redundant Pwr missing or failed.

    Explanation This message means that the redundant power supply for a system in dual-power mode is detected or operational after a failure. An associated [chars] alarm is cleared. [chars] is the user-configured alarm for this failure.

    Recommended Action Look at the redundant power supply and make sure that it is operating properly.

    Note This message only applies to the Catalyst 2955 switch.

    Error Message ENVIRONMENT-4-CONFIG_OVERTEMP: ASSERT [chars] Switch Temp above secondary threshold.

    Explanation This message means that the temperature inside the switch exceeds the configured threshold. An associated alarm is raised. [chars] is the user-configured alarm for this failure.

    Recommended Action No action is required.

    Note This message only applies to the Catalyst 2955 switch.

    Error Message ENVIRONMENT-4-CONFIG_OVERTEMP: CLEAR [chars] Switch Temp above secondary threshold

    Explanation This message means that the temperature inside the switch is below the configured threshold. An associated alarm is cleared. [chars] is the user-configured alarm for this failure.

    Recommended Action No action is required.

    Note This message only applies to the Catalyst 2955 switch.

    ETHCNTR MessagesThis section contains the Ethernet controller messages. These messages are a result of a failure of the switch software when trying to program the hardware. Most of these errors lead to incorrect switch behavior, and you should call your Cisco technical support representative.

    Error Message ETHCNTR-3-HALF_DUX_COLISION_EXCEED_THRESHOLD: Collision at [chars] exceed threshold. Consider as loop-back.

    Explanation This message means that the collision at a half-duplex port exceeded the threshold and that the port is considered to be in the loop-back state. [chars] is the port.

    Recommended Action No action is required.

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    Error Message ETHCNTR-3-LOOP_BACK_DETECTED:, Loop-back detected on [chars]. The port is forced to linkdown.

    Explanation This message means that the loop-back condition might be caused by a balun cable being accidentally plugged into the port. [chars] is the port.

    Recommended Action Check the cables. If a balun cable is connected and the loopback condition is desired, no action is required. Otherwise, connect the correct cable, and bring the port up by entering the no shutdown interface configuration command.

    GBIC MessagesThis section contains Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) module identification and validation messages. When a GBIC module is inserted into the switch, the software reads information from the module that identifies its type, and for some types of GBIC modules, obtains additional information to validate the compatibility of the module.

    Error Message GBIC_1000BASET-6-GBIC_1000BASET_DEFAULT_CONFIG: 1000BASE-T GBIC module is detected in [chars]. Speed and duplex will be autonegotiated.

    Explanation This message means that a 1000BASE-T GBIC module is detected in the slot, and its speed and duplex are automatically autonegotiated. [chars] is the slot in which the module is installed.

    Recommended Action No action is required.

    Error Message GBIC_1000BASET-6-GBIC_1000BASET_NO_CONFIG_DUPLEX: Configuration ignored. 1000-BaseT GBIC modules only support autonegotiation on duplex.

    Explanation This message means that autonegotiation is ignored. The 1000-BaseT GBIC modules only support autonegotiation on duplex.

    Recommended Action No action is required.

    Error Message GBIC_1000BASET-6-GBIC_1000BASET_NO_CONFIG_NEGOTIATE: Configuration ignored. 1000BASE-T GBIC modules only support autonegotiation.

    Explanation This message means that the disabling of autonegotiation is ignored. The 1000BASE-T GBIC modules support autonegotiation.

    Recommended Action No action is required.

    Error Message GBIC_1000BASET-6-GBIC_1000BASET_NO_CONFIG_SPEED: Configuration ignored. 1000-BaseT GBIC modules only support autonegotiation on speed.

    Explanation This message means that autonegotiation was ignored. 1000-BaseT GBIC modules only support autonegotiation on speed.

    Recommended Action No action is required.

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    Error Message GBIC-4-CHECK_SUM_FAILED: GBIC EEPROM data check sum failed for GBIC interface [chars].

    Explanation This message means that the GBIC module was identified as a Cisco GBIC module, but the system was unable to read vendor-data information to verify its accuracy. [chars] is the interface in which the module is installed.

    Recommended Action Remove and re-insert the GBIC module. If it continues to fail after re-insertion, it might be defective.

    Error Message GBIC-4-NOREAD_VNAME: Unable to read vendor name for GBIC interface [chars].

    Explanation This message means that the GBIC module was identified as a Cisco GBIC module, but the system was unable to read the GBIC vendor name. [chars] is the interface in which the module is installed.

    Recommended Action Remove and re-insert the GBIC module. If it continues to fail after re-insertion, it might be defective.

    Error Message GBIC-4-NOREAD_VSDATA: Unable to read vendor-specific data for GBIC interface [chars].

    Explanation This message means that the GBIC module was identified as a Cisco GBIC module, but the system was unable to read the identifying vendor-specific information to verify its authenticity. [chars] is the interface in which the module is installed.

    Recommended Action Remove and re-insert the GBIC module. If it continues to fail after re-insertion, it might be defective.

    Error Message GBIC-4-NOREAD_VSERNUM: Unable to read serial number for GBIC interface [chars].

    Explanation This message means that the GBIC module was identified as a Cisco GBIC module, but the system was unable to read the serial number of the GBIC module. [chars] is the interface in which the module is installed.

    Recommended Action Remove and re-insert the GBIC module. If it continues to fail after re-insertion, it might be defective.

    Error Message GBIC-4-UNRECOGNIZED_EXTTYPE: GBIC interface [chars] has unrecognized extended type.

    Explanation This message means that the GBIC module was identified as a Cisco GBIC module, but the system does not recognize its reported extended type code. [chars] is the interface in which the module is installed.

    Recommended Action Check the list of supported GBIC modules for this version of the system software. An upgrade might be required for newer GBIC modules. Even if the module is unrecognized, it might still operate properly, perhaps with limited functionality.

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    Error Message GBIC-4-XCVR_INTERR: Internal error occurred in setup for GBIC interface [chars].

    Explanation This message means that the system could not allocate resources or had some other problem during the setup for the specified GBIC interface. [chars] is the interface in which the GBIC module is installed.

    Recommended Action Reload the switch by using the reload privileged EXEC command. If the problem persists, call your Cisco technical support representative.

    Error Message GBIC-6-SERDES_MODULE_UNKNOWN: Unrecognizable GBIC found in [chars] (module mask [hex]).

    Explanation This message means that the GBIC module presented data to the system that did not correctly identify the type of the GBIC module. The switch will handle it as a generic GBIC module. [chars] is the name of the interface in which the unknown module is installed, and [hex] is the module type value returned by the module.

    Recommended Action If the GBIC module fails to become operational, carefully remove and re-insert it in the slot. If it continues to fail after re-insertion, it might be defective or incompatible with the switch.

    Error Message GBIC-6-SERDES_SERIAL_INV_DATA: Unrecognizable GBIC found in [chars] (serial data [hex]).

    Explanation This message means that the GBIC module presented data to the system that did not correctly identify the type of the GBIC module. The switch will handle it as a generic GBIC module. [chars] is the name of the interface where the unrecognizable module is found, and [hex] is the data value returned by the module.

    Recommended Action If the GBIC module fails to become operational, carefully remove and re-insert it in the slot. If it continues to fail after re-insertion, it might be defective or incompatible with the switch.

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    GBIC_SECURITY MessagesThis section contains the Cisco GBIC module security messages. The GBIC modules have a serial EEPROM that contains the serial number, security code, and cyclic redundancy check (CRC). When the GBIC module is inserted into the switch, the software reads the EEPROM to recompute the security code and CRC. The software generates an error message if the CRC is invalid or if the recomputed security code does not match the one stored in the EEPROM.

    Error Message GBIC_SECURITY_CRYPT-4-ID_MISMATCH: Identification check failed for GBIC in port [dec]

    Explanation This message means that the GBIC was identified as a Cisco GBIC, but the system was unable to verify its identity. [dec] is the interface in which the module is installed.

    Recommended Action Make sure that the software release that is running on the system supports the GBIC. If the GBIC is newer, a system software upgrade might be required. Otherwise, verify that the GBIC was obtained from Cisco or from a supported vendor.

    Error Message GBIC_SECURITY_CRYPT-4-ID_MISMATCH: Identification check failed for GBIC in port [dec]

    Explanation This message means that the GBIC was identified as a Cisco GBIC, but the system was unable to verify its identity. [dec] is the interface in which the module is installed.

    Recommended Action Check to see if the software release that is running on the system supports the GBIC. If the GBIC is newer, a system software upgrade might be required. Otherwise, verify that the GBIC was obtained from Cisco or from a supported vendor.

    Error Message GBIC_SECURITY_CRYPT-4-UNRECOGNIZED_VENDOR: GBIC in port [dec] manufactured by an unrecognized vendor

    Explanation This message means that the GBIC was identified as a Cisco GBIC, but the system was unable to match its manufacturer with one on the known list of Cisco GBIC vendors. [dec] is the interface in which the module is installed.

    Recommended Action Verify that the Cisco IOS software running on the system supports the GBIC. If the GBIC is newer, a system software upgrade might be required.

    Error Message GBIC_SECURITY_CRYPT-4-VN_DATA_CRC_ERROR: GBIC in port [dec] has bad crc

    Explanation This message means that the GBIC was identified as a Cisco GBIC, but it does not have valid CRC in the EEPROM data. [dec] is the interface in which the module is installed.

    Recommended Action Verify that the software release that is running on the system supports the GBIC. If the GBIC is newer, a system software upgrade might be required. Even if the GBIC is unrecognized by the system, the GBIC might still operate properly, but it will have limited functionality.

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    Error Message GBIC_SECURITY_UNIQUE-3-DUPLICATE_GBIC: GBIC interface [dec]/[dec] is a duplicate of GBIC interface [dec]/[dec]

    Explanation This message means that the GBIC was identified as a Cisco GBIC, but its vendor ID and serial number match that of another interface on the system. The first [dec]/[dec] refers to the module number and interface number of the GBIC that caused the error message to occur. The second [dec]/[dec] refers to the module number and interface number of the other GBIC that is already installed on the system.

    Recommended Action Cisco GBICs are assigned unique serial numbers. Verify that the GBIC was obtained from Cisco or a supported vendor.

    Error Message GBIC_SECURITY_UNIQUE-4-DUPLICATE_SN: GBIC interface [dec]/[dec] has the same serial number as another GBIC interface

    Explanation This message means that the GBIC was identified as a Cisco GBIC, but its serial number matches that of another interface on the system. The first [dec]/[dec] refers to the module number and interface number of the GBIC that caused the error message to occur. The second [dec]/[dec] refers to the module number and interface number of the other GBIC that is already installed on the system.

    Recommended Action Cisco GBICs are assigned unique serial numbers. Verify that the GBIC was obtained from Cisco or a supported vendor.

    Error Message GBIC_SECURITY-4-DUPLICATE_SN: GBIC interface [chars] has the same serial number as another GBIC interface.

    Explanation This message means that the GBIC module was identified as a Cisco GBIC module, but its serial number matches that of another interface on the system. [chars] is the interface in which the module is installed.

    Recommended Action Cisco GBIC modules are assigned unique serial numbers. Verify that the module was obtained from Cisco or a supported vendor.

    Error Message GBIC_SECURITY-4-GBIC_INTERR: Internal error occurred in setup for GBIC interface [chars].

    Explanation This message means that the system could not allocate resources or had some other problem during the setup for the specified GBIC interface. [chars] is the interface in which the GBIC module is installed.

    Recommended Action Reload the switch by using the reload privileged EXEC command. If the problem persists, call your Cisco technical support representative.

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    Error Message GBIC_SECURITY-4-ID_MISMATCH: Identification check failed for GBIC interface [chars].

    Explanation This message means that the GBIC module was identified as a Cisco GBIC module, but the system was unable to verify its identity. [chars] is the interface in which the module is installed.

    Recommended Action Check the list of supported GBIC modules for this version of the system software. An upgrade might be required for newer modules. Otherwise, verify that the module was obtained from Cisco or a supported vendor.

    Error Message GBIC_SECURITY-4-UNRECOGNIZED_VENDOR: GBIC interface [chars] manufactured by an unrecognized vendor.

    Explanation This message means that the GBIC module was identified as a Cisco GBIC module, but the system was unable to match its manufacturer with one of the known list of Cisco GBIC vendors. [chars] is the interface in which the module is installed.

    Recommended Action Check the list of supported GBIC modules for this version of the system software. An upgrade might be required for newer modules.

    Error Message GBIC_SECURITY-4-VN_DATA_CRC_ERROR: GBIC interface [chars] has bad crc.

    Explanation This message means that the GBIC module was identified as a Cisco GBIC module, but it does not have a valid CRC in the EEPROM data. [chars] is the interface in which the module is installed.

    Recommended Action Check the list of supported GBIC modules for this version of the system software. An upgrade might be required for newer modules. Even if unrecognized, the module might still operate properly, perhaps with limited functionality.

    GIGASTACK MessagesThis section contains the GigaStack GBIC module messages.

    Error Message GIGASTACK-1-NO_LOOP_DETECT: The link neighbor of link [dec] of GigaStack GBIC in [chars] did not respond to the loop detection request. If loop topology is deployed, make sure all switches in the stack are running the latest software.

    Explanation This message means that no acknowledgement for the loop-detection request is received from one of the links on a GigaStack GBIC module. Either the neighboring switch does not support the GigaStack GBIC loop-breaking algorithm, or the link between the two GigaStack GBIC modules is broken. Under this condition, a GigaStack loop topology is not automatically detected, and the connectivity between switches in the stack can be lost. [dec] is the link number, and [chars] is the slot number.

    Recommended Action If a loop topology is used with the GigaStack GBIC module, ensure that the latest software is running on all switches in the stack. Check the GigaStack GBIC modules involved to ensure that they are functioning.

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    Error Message GIGASTACK-3-INIT_FAILURE: GigaStack GBIC in [chars] initialization failed.

    Explanation This message means that the GigaStack GBIC module failed power-on self-test (POST). [chars] is the interface name.

    Recommended Action Remove the GigaStack GBIC module, and re-insert it into the GBIC module slot.

    Error Message GIGASTACK-6-LOOP_BROKEN: Link loss is detected in the GigaStack loop. Link 2 of the GigaStack GBIC in [chars] is re-enabled.

    Explanation This message means that the loop formed by GigaStack GBIC modules is broken because of a link loss. Link 2 of the master loop breaker is re-enabled to replace the broken link. [chars] is the interface name.

    Recommended Action No action is required.

    Error Message GIGASTACK-6-LOOP_DETECTED: GigaStack GBIC in [chars] is selected as Master Loop Breaker. Link 2 of the GigaStack GBIC is disabled to break the loop.

    Explanation This message means that a loop is detected in the stack, and this GigaStack GBIC module is selected as the master loop breaker. Link 2 of this GigaStack GBIC module is disabled to break the loop. [chars] is the interface name.

    Recommended Action No action is required.

    HWMATM_MOD MessagesThis section contains the hardware MAC address table manager (HW MATM) message.

    Error Message HWMATM_MOD-3-NULLPTR: Unexpected null pointer in [chars] at [dec].

    Explanation This message means that an internal software error occurred. [chars] is the software filename, and [dec] is the line number in the file.

    Recommended Action Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log. Enter the show tech-support privileged EXEC command to gather data that might provide information about the error. If you cannot determine the nature of the error from the error message or from the show tech-support command display, call your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.

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  • Chapter 2 Message and Recovery ProceduresLINK_3 Messages

    LINK_3 MessagesThis section contains the Fast Ethernet link-specific messages.

    Note The messages in this section apply only to the Catalyst 2955 switch.

    Error Message LINK-3_FCS_ERROR:ASSERT [chars] [chars] FCS Error

    Explanation This message means that the frame check sequence (FCS) error rate exceeds the configured FCS error rate threshold. An associated alarm is raised. The first [chars] is the user configured alarm for this fault condition. The second [chars] is the interface.

    Recommended Action Verify that there is not a loose connection between the cabling and the switch. If the problem persists, call your Cisco technical support representative.

    Error Message LINK-3_FCS_ERROR:CLEAR [chars] [chars] FCS Error

    Explanation This message means that the frame check sequence (FCS) error rate is below the configured FCS error rate threshold. An associated alarm is cleared. The first [chars] is the user-configured alarm for this fault condition. The second [chars] is the interface.

    Recommended Action No action is required.

    Error Message LINK-3_LINK_FAULT:ASSERT [chars] [chars] Link Fault

    Explanation This message means that there is a physical link problem. An associated alarm is raised. The first [chars] is the user-configured alarm for this fault condition. The second [chars] is the interface.

    Recommended Action Verify that there is not a loose connection between the cabling and the switch. If the problem persists, call your Cisco technical support representative.

    Error Message LINK-3_LINK_FAULT:CLEAR [chars] [chars] Link Fault

    Explanation This message means that the previous physical link problem has been corrected. The associated alarm is cleared. The first [chars] is the user-configured alarm for this fault condition. The second [chars] is the interface.

    Recommended Action No action is required.

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  • Chapter 2 Message and Recovery ProceduresPLATFORM_CAT2950 Messages

    PLATFORM_CAT2950 MessagesThis section contains the application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) driver-related messages.

    Note The messages in this section only apply to the Catalyst 2950 switch.

    Error Message PLATFORM_CAT2950-3-ASIC_BIST_FAILURE: C2950 BIST failed for memory [chars] count [dec].

    Explanation This message means that, during POST, the built-in memory test on the ASIC failed, which might occur because the ASIC has a defect. [chars] is the name of the ASIC memory table, and [dec] is the number of address failures in the built-in memory test.

    Recommended Action Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log, call your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.

    Error Message PLATFORM_CAT2950-3-ASIC_INIT_FAILURE: ASIC driver initialization has failed.

    Explanation This message means that one of the steps in the ASIC initialization sequence failed. This might occur because of a failure in the peripheral component interconnect (PCI) configuration setup, the Inter-IC (I2C) initialization, the built-in self-test on the ASIC, or another initialization sequence. This failure might also occur because of an ASIC defect.

    Recommended Action Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log, call your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.

    Error Message PLATFORM_CAT2950-3-GBP_FAILURE: Unable to initialize the external packet memory.

    Explanation This message means that during the switch driver initialization, there was an error in the external packet memory initialization, which might occur because of a defect in the ASIC or in the external SDRAM.

    Recommended Action Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log, call your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.

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    Error Message PLATFORM_CAT2950-3-GBP_INIT_FAILURE: GBP currently FULL or UNAVAILABLE.

    Explanation This message means that, during the switch driver initialization, an error was detected in the external packet memory, which could be caused by a defect in the ASIC or in the external SDRAM.

    Recommended Action Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log, call your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.

    Error Message PLATFORM_CAT2950-3-MEM_COPY_FAILURE: Invalid copy [dec] for table [chars].

    Explanation This message means that there was an attempt to read or write an invalid copy of the switch internal memory. [dec] is the invalid copy number for the table, and [chars] is the name of the ASIC memory table.

    Recommended Action If the message recurs, copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log, call your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.

    Error Message PLATFORM_CAT2950-3-MEM_INDEX_FAILURE: Invalid index [dec] for table [chars].

    Explanation This message means that there was an attempt to access an invalid index of the switch internal memory. [dec] is the index number, and [chars] is the name of the ASIC memory table.

    Recommended Action If the message recurs, copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log, call your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.

    Error Message PLATFORM_CAT2950-3-MEM_INIT_FAILURE: The switch memory resources could not be allocated for [chars], initialization failed.

    Explanation This message means that, during the switch driver initialization, driver-related memory resources could not be allocated, which might occur because of an ASIC defect. [chars] can be asic instance, switch ports, fast-ethernet queues, or gigabit queues.

    Recommended Action Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log, call your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.

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    Error Message PLATFORM_CAT2950-3-MEM_READ_FAILURE: Read memory failed for memory [chars] at index [dec].

    Explanation This message means that an attempt to read a valid location in the internal chip memory failed, which might occur because of an ASIC defect. [chars] is the name of the ASIC memory table, and [dec] is the table index.

    Recommended Action If the message recurs, copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log, call your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.

    Error Message PLATFORM_CAT2950-3-MEM_WRITE_FAILURE: Write memory failed for memory [chars] at index [dec].

    Explanation This message means that an attempt to write to a location in the internal chip memory failed, which might occur because of an invalid memory location or an ASIC defect. [chars] is the name of the ASIC memory table, and [dec] is the table index.

    Recommended Action If the message recurs, copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log, call your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.

    Error Message PLATFORM_CAT2950-3-MIIM_OP_FAILURE: Unable to read PHY register at addr [hex] for phy id [hex].

    Explanation This message means that there was a failure to read from or write to a PHY register on the switch, which might occur because of a defect in the media independent interface (MII)/Gigabit media independent interface (GMII) switch interface. The first [hex] is the register address, and the second [hex] is the PHY ID.

    Recommended Action If the message recurs, copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log, call your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.

    Error Message PLATFORM_CAT2950-3-PCI_FIND_FAILURE: The number of asics expected were [dec], PCI bus scan found [dec].

    Explanation This message means that, during the switch driver initialization, the switch found an incorrect number of ASICs on the PCI bus or did not find any ASICs with a correct PCI value. This might occur because of a system PCI bus defect or an incompatible software version running on the switch. The first [dec] is the number of ASICs that the switch should find, and the second [dec] is the actual number of ASICs that the switch found.

    Recommended Action Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log, call your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.

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    Error Message PLATFORM_CAT2950-3-PCI_INIT_FAILURE: The PCI address space initialization failed.

    Explanation This message means that, during the switch driver initialization, the PCI address space for the ASIC could not be initialized, which might occur because of a system PCI-bus problem.

    Recommended Action Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log, call your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.

    Error Message PLATFORM_CAT2950-3-REG_READ_FAILURE: Register read failed for [chars] in [chars]

    Explanation This message means that the register read failed for register [chars] in [chars].An attempt to read a valid location in the internal chip register failed. This could be due to a hardware defect.

    Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log, call your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.

    Error Message PLATFORM_CAT2950-3-REG_WRITE_FAILURE: Register write failed for register [chars] in [chars]

    Explanation This message means that an attempt to write to a location in the internal chip register failed. This might be caused by writing to an invalid register location or by a defect in the hardware.

    Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log, call your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.

    Error Message PLATFORM_CAT2950-3-PCI_TEST_FAILURE: PCI address space test failed, Wrote [hex], read [hex], re-read [hex].

    Explanation This message means that, during POST, the PCI address space for the ASIC was not mapped correctly. This might occur because of a system PCI-bus problem. The first [hex], the second [hex], and the third [hex] are test data.

    Recommended Action Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log, call your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.

    Error Message PLATFORM_CAT2950-3-SCHAN_OP_FAILURE: S-channel operation timeout for opcode [chars].

    Explanation This message means that there was a failure to read or write to an ASIC register or a memory location because of an ASIC internal bus failure. [chars] is the operation code.

    Recommended Action If the message recurs, copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log, call your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.

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  • Chapter 2 Message and Recovery ProceduresPLATFORM_CATALYST2950 Messages

    Error Message PLATFORM_CAT2950-3-SCHAN_READ_REG_FAILURE: S-channel operation read register failure at addr [hex].

    Explanation This message means that there was a failure to read the ASIC registers, which might occur because of an invalid register address or internal bus failure. [hex] is the register address.

    Recommended Action If the message recurs, copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log, call your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.

    Error Message PLATFORM_CAT2950-3-SYSTEM_INFO_FAILURE: The board information could not be read correctly, initialization failed.

    Explanation This message means that, during switch driver initialization, there was a failure to read the system board information, which might occur because of an ASIC problem.

    Recommended Action Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log, call your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.

    PLATFORM_CATALYST2950 MessagesThis section contains the Catalyst 2950 low-level platform message.

    Note The messages in this section only apply to the Catalyst 2950 switch.

    Error Message PLATFORM_CATALYST2950-1-CRASHED: [chars]

    Explanation This message means that the system is attempting to display the failure message from the previous failure. [chars] is the failure message.

    Recommended Action Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log, call your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.

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  • Chapter 2 Message and Recovery ProceduresPLATFORM_CATALYST2955 Messages

    PLATFORM_CATALYST2955 MessagesThis section contains the application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) driver-related messages for Catalyst 2955 switches.

    Note The messages in this section only apply to the Catalyst 2955 switch.

    Error Message PLATFORM_CATALYST2955-3-PORT_NOT_OPERATING: ASSERT [chars] [chars]

    Explanation This message means that the port is not operating and the power-on self-test (POST) has failed. An associated alarm is raised. The first [chars] is the user-configured alarm for this failure. The second [chars] is the interface.

    Recommended Action Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log, call your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.

    Error Message PLATFORM_CATALST2955-3-PORT_NOT_OPERATING: CLEAR [chars] [chars]

    Explanation This message means that the failed port is shut down. An assosicated alarm is cleared. The first [chars] is the user-configured alarm for this failure. The second [chars] is the interface.

    Recommended Action Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log, call your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.

    PM MessagesThis section contains the port manager messages. The port manager is a state machine that controls all the logical and physical interfaces. All features, such as VLANs, UDLD, and so forth, work with the port manager to provide switch functions.

    Error Message PM-2-NOMEM: Not enough memory available for [chars].

    Explanation This message means that the port manager subsystem could not obtain the memory it needed to initialize the specified operation. [chars] is the port manager operation.

    Recommended Action Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log. Enter the show tech-support privileged EXEC command to gather data that might provide information about the error. If you cannot determine the nature of the error from the error message or from the show tech-support command display, call your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.

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    Error Message PM-2-VLAN_ADD: Failed to add VLAN [dec] - [chars].

    Explanation This message means that the software failed to add the VLAN to the VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP) database. [dec] is the VLAN ID, and [chars] specifies the reason for the failure.

    Recommended Action Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log. Enter the show tech-support privileged EXEC command to gather data that might provide information about the error. If you cannot determine the nature of the error from the error message or from the show tech-support command display, call your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.

    Error Message PM-4-BAD_APP_ID: An invalid application id [dec] was detected.

    Explanation This message means that the port manager detected an invalid request. [dec] is the application ID.

    Recommended Action Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log. Enter the show tech-support privileged EXEC command to gather data that might provide information about the error. If you cannot determine the nature of the error from the error message or from the show tech-support command display, call your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.

    Error Message PM-4-BAD_APP_REQ: An invalid [chars] request by the '[chars]' application was detected.

    Explanation This message means that the port manager detected an invalid request. The first [chars] is the invalid request, and the second [chars] is the application making the request.

    Recommended Action Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log. Enter the show tech-support privileged EXEC command to gather data that might provide information about the error. If you cannot determine the nature of the error from the error message or from the show tech-support command display, call your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.

    Error Message PM-4-BAD_CARD_COOKIE: An invalid card cookie was detected.

    Explanation This message means that the port manager detected an invalid request.

    Recommended Action Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log. Enter the show tech-support privileged EXEC command to gather data that might provide information about the error. If you cannot determine the nature of the error from the error message or from the show tech-support command display, call your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.

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    Error Message PM-4-BAD_CARD_SLOT: An invalid card slot ([dec]) was detected.

    Explanation This message means that the port manager detected an invalid request. [dec] is the slot number.

    Recommended Action Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log. Enter the show tech-support privileged EXEC command to gather data that might provide information about the error. If you cannot determine the nature of the error from the error message or from the show tech-support command display, call your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.

    Error Message PM-4-BAD_COOKIE: [chars] was detected.

    Explanation This message means that the port manager detected an invalid request. [chars] is the invalid request.

    Recommended Action Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log. Enter the show tech-support privileged EXEC command to gather data that might provide information about the error. If you cannot determine the nature of the error from the error message or from the show tech-support command display, call your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.

    Error Message PM-4-BAD_HA_ENTRY_EVENT: Invalid Host access entry event ([dec]) is received.

    Explanation This message means that an invalid host access entry event was received; the host access table entry event should be an add, delete, or update event. [dec] is the event that is received.

    Recommended Action Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log. Enter the show tech-support privileged EXEC command to gather data that might provide information about the error. If you cannot determine the nature of the error from the error message or from the show tech-support command display, call your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.

    Error Message PM-4-BAD_PORT_COOKIE: An invalid port cookie was detected.

    Explanation This message means that the port manager detected an invalid request.

    Recommended Action Copy the


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