Table Of Contents
Message and Recovery Procedures
C2950_MONITOR Messages
CMP Messages
DOT1X Messages
DTP Messages
EC Messages
ENVIRONMENT Messages
ETHCNTR Messages
GBIC Messages
GBIC_SECURITY Messages
HWMATM_MOD Messages
PLATFORM_CAT2940 Messages
PLATFORM_CAT2950 Messages
PLATFORM_CATALYST2950 Messages
PM Messages
PORT SECURITY Messages
SPAN Messages
SPANTREE Messages
SPANTREE_FAST Messages
SPANTREE_VLAN_SWITCH Messages
STORM_CONTROL Messages
SW_VLAN Messages
UDLD Messages
UFAST_MCAST_SW Messages
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, which appears only if the software is configured for system log messaging.
This chapter contains these message categories:
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C2950_MONITOR Messages
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CMP Messages
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DOT1X Messages
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DTP Messages
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EC Messages
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ENVIRONMENT Messages
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ETHCNTR Messages
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GBIC Messages
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GBIC_SECURITY Messages
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HWMATM_MOD Messages
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PLATFORM_CAT2940 Messages
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PLATFORM_CAT2950 Messages
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PLATFORM_CATALYST2950 Messages
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PM Messages
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PORT SECURITY Messages
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SPAN Messages
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SPANTREE Messages
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SPANTREE_FAST Messages
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SPANTREE_VLAN_SWITCH Messages
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STORM_CONTROL Messages
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SW_VLAN Messages
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UDLD Messages
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UFAST_MCAST_SW Messages
C2950_MONITOR Messages
This section contains the Catalyst 2940 low-level function message.
Note
Although the error message text refers to C2950, this message also applies to the Catalyst 2940 switch.
Error Message C2950_MONITOR-3-C2950MONITOR_UNKNOWN_PARAM: Unknown trap type:[dec]
received in emt_call function.
Explanation This message means that the trap type is unknown. [dec] is the number of a requested
service.
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.
CMP Messages
This 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.
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 Messages
This 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.
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 Messages
This 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.
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 Messages
This 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Messages
This 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.
ETHCNTR Messages
This 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.
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 Messages
This 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.
Note
The Catalyst 2940 switch supports small form-factor pluggable (SFP) modules and does not support GBIC modules. Although the error message text refers to GBIC interfaces and modules, on the Catalyst 2940 the messages actually refer to the SFP interfaces and modules.
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.
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_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.
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.
GBIC_SECURITY Messages
This 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.
Note
The Catalyst 2940 switch supports SFP modules and does not support GBIC modules. Although the error message text refers to GBIC interfaces and modules, on the Catalyst 2940 the messages actually refer to the SFP interfaces and modules.
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_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.
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.
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.
HWMATM_MOD Messages
This 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.
PLATFORM_CAT2940 Messages
This section contains the Catalyst 2940 platform message.
Error Message PLATFORM_CATALYST2940-3-C2940_UPLINK_SELECT: [chars] is selected as
uplink port.
Explanation This message means that [chars] is the enabled uplink port. A single uplink is selected
at startup. The other uplink port is shut down. [chars] is the name of the enabled port.
Recommended Action No action is required.
PLATFORM_CAT2950 Messages
This section contains the application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) driver-related messages.
Note
Although the error message text refers to PLATFORM_CAT2950 messages, they also apply to the
Catalyst 2940 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Messages
This section contains the Catalyst 2940 low-level platform message.
Note
Although the error message text refers to the PLATFORM_CATALYST2950 message, it also applies to the Catalyst 2940 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.
PM Messages
This 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.
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.
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 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_NUMBER: An invalid port number ([dec]) was detected.
Explanation This message means that the port manager detected an invalid request. [dec] is the port
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_VLAN_COOKIE: An invalid vlan 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.
Error Message PM-4-BAD_VLAN_ID: An invalid vlan id ([dec]) was detected.
Explanation This message means that the port manager detected an invalid request. [dec] is the
VLAN 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-ERR_DISABLE: [chars] error detected on [chars], putting [chars]
in err-disable state.
Explanation This message means that the port manager detected a misconfiguration or misbehavior
and placed the interface in an error-disabled state. A recovery is attempted after the configured retry
time (the default is 5 minutes). The first [chars] is the error, and the second and third [chars] are the
affected interfaces.
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-ERR_RECOVER: Attempting to recover from [chars] err-disable state
on [chars].
Explanation This message means that the port manager is attempting to bring the interface up after
taking it down to the error-disabled state. The first [chars] is the error, and the second [chars] is the
affected interface.
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-EXT_VLAN_INUSE: VLAN [dec] currently in use by [chars].
Explanation This message means that the port manager failed to allocate the VLAN for external use
because the VLAN is being used by another feature. [dec] is the VLAN that is being used, and
[chars] is the feature that is using it.
Recommended Action Reconfigure the feature (for example, the routed port) to use another internal
VLAN or to request another available VLAN.
Error Message PM-4-EXT_VLAN_NOTAVAIL: VLAN [dec] not available in Port Manager.
Explanation This message means that the port manager failed to allocate the requested VLAN. The
VLAN is probably being used as an internal VLAN by other features. [dec] is the requested VLAN.
Recommended Action Try to configure a different VLAN on the device.
Error Message PM-4-INACTIVE: putting [chars] in inactive state because [chars]
Explanation This message means that the port manager has been blocked from creating a virtual port
for the switch port and VLAN, causing the port to be in an inactive state. The first [chars] is the name
of the interface and the second [chars] is the message that explains why the port manager has been
blocked. An example of the message could be "access VLAN is remote SPAN VLAN".
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-INT_FAILUP: [chars] failed to come up. No internal VLAN available.
Explanation This message means that the port manager failed to allocate an internal VLAN, and,
therefore, the interface cannot come up. [chars] is the interface name.
Recommended Action Remove the extended-range VLAN by using the no vlan vlan-id global
configuration command to allocate additional resources.
Error Message PM-4-INT_VLAN_NOTAVAIL: Failed to allocate internal VLAN in Port
Manager.
Explanation This message means that the port manager failed to find any available internal VLAN.
Recommended Action Delete some extended-range VLANs created by users or remove some features
(such as routed ports) that require internal VLAN allocation. To delete extended-range VLANs, use
the no vlan vlan-id global configuration command. To delete a routed port, use the no switchport
interface configuration command.
Error Message PM-4-INVALID_HOST_ACCESS_ENTRY: Invalid Host access entry type ([dec])
is received.
Explanation This message means that an invalid host access entry type was received; the host access
entry should be a configured or dynamic type. [dec] is the entry type 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-LIMITS: Virtual port count for [chars] exceeded the recommended
limit of [dec].
Explanation This message means that the virtual port count exceeded the recommended limit of 1200
virtual ports per module and 4500 per switch. [chars] is the module name (for example, switch or
the module number), and [dec] is the recommended limit.
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-NO_SUBBLOCK: No PM subblock found for [chars].
Explanation This message means that the port manager failed to find the subblock for this interface.
[chars] is the interface name.
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-TOO_MANY_APP: Application '[chars]' exceeded registration limit.
Explanation This message means that the port manager detected an invalid request. [chars] is the
application.
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-UNKNOWN_HOST_ACCESS: Invalid Host access value ([dec]) is
received.
Explanation This message means that the host access table is being accessed with an invalid host
access value. [dec] is the value 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-VMPS_CFG: Dynamic access VLAN [dec] same as voice vlan on [chars].
Explanation This message means that the access VLAN ID on the VMPS server is the same as the
voice VLAN ID on the interface. [dec] is the access VLAN ID, and [chars] is the physical interface.
Recommended Action Assign the access VLAN on the VMPS server to a different VLAN ID from the
voice VLAN ID.
PORT SECURITY Messages
This section contains the port security message.
Error Message PORT_SECURITY-2-PSECURE_VIOLATION:Security violation occurred caused
by MAC [enet] on port [chars].
Explanation This message means that an unauthorized device attempted to connect on a secure port.
MAC [enet] is the MAC address of the unauthorized device, and port [chars] is the secure port.
Recommended Action Identify the device that attempted to connect on the secure port. Notify your
network system administrator of this condition.
SPAN Messages
This section contains the Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN) messages.
Error Message SPAN-3-MEM_UNAVAIL: Memory was not available to perform the SPAN
operation.
Explanation This message means that the system was unable to perform a SPAN operation because
of a lack of memory.
Recommended Action Reduce other system activity to ease the memory demands.
Error Message SPAN-3-UNKN_ERR: An internal error occurred during a SPAN operation.
Explanation This message means that SPAN detected an error in its internal operation.
Recommended Action The error might be transient. Try the SPAN operation again. If a second attempt
also fails, reload the switch by using the reload privileged EXEC command to complete the
operation.
Error Message SPAN-3-UNKN_ERR_PORT: An internal error occurred when configuring SPAN
on port [chars].
Explanation This message means that SPAN detected an error in its internal operation. [chars] is the
interface.
Recommended Action The error might be transient. Try the SPAN operation again. If the second
attempt also fails, reload the switch by using the reload privileged EXEC command to complete the
operation.
SPANTREE Messages
This section contains the spanning-tree messages.
Error Message SPANTREE-2-BLOCK_BPDUGUARD: Received BPDU on port [chars] with BPDU
Guard enabled. Disabling port.
Explanation This message means that a bridge protocol data unit (BPDU) was received in the
specified interface that has the spanning tree BPDU Guard feature enabled. As a result, the interface
is administratively shut down. [chars] is the interface.
Recommended Action Either remove the device sending BPDUs or disable the BPDU Guard feature.
The BPDU Guard feature can be configured locally on the interface or configured globally on all
ports that have PortFast enabled. After the conflict is resolved re-enable the interface by entering
the no shutdown interface configuration command.
Error Message SPANTREE-2-BLOCK-PVID-LOCAL: Blocking [chars] on [chars] Inconsistent
local vlan.
Explanation This message means that the spanning-tree port associated with the listed spanning-tree
instance and interface will be held in the spanning-tree blocking state until the per-VLAN-ID
(PVID) inconsistency is resolved. The listed spanning-tree instance is that of the native VLAN ID
of the listed interface. The first [chars] is the interface, and the second [chars] is the spanning-tree
instance.
Recommended Action Verify that the configuration of the native VLAN ID is consistent on the
interfaces on each end of the 802.1Q trunk connection. When corrected, spanning tree automatically
unblocks the interfaces, as appropriate.
Error Message SPANTREE-2-BLOCK-PVID-PEER: Blocking on [chars] [chars]. Inconsistent
peer vlan.
Explanation This message means that the spanning-tree port associated with the listed spanning-tree
instance and interface will be held in the spanning-tree blocking state until the per-VLAN-ID
(PVID) inconsistency is resolved. The listed spanning-tree instance is that of the native VLAN ID
of the interface on the peer switch to which the listed interface is connected. The first [chars] is the
interface, and the second [chars] is the spanning-tree instance.
Recommended Action Verify that the configuration of the native VLAN ID is consistent on the
interfaces on each end of the 802.1Q trunk connection. When it is corrected, spanning tree
automatically unblocks the interfaces, as appropriate.
Error Message SPANTREE-2-CHNL_MISCFG: Detected loop due to etherchannel
misconfiguration of [chars] [chars]
Explanation This message means that a loop that caused the misconfiguration of a channel group has
been detected. An example of such a misconfiguration would be when the ports on one side of the
EtherChannel either are not configured to be in the channel or failed to bundle for some reason. The
other side has successfully bundled the ports into the EtherChannel.
Recommended Action Determine which local ports are involved by using the show interfaces status
err-disabled privileged EXEC command, and then verify the EtherChannel configuration on the
remote device by using the show etherchannel summary user EXEC command on the remote
device. The configuration is corrected, enter the shutdown and no shutdown interface
configuration commands on the associated port-channel interface.
Error Message SPANTREE-2-LOOPGUARD_BLOCK: Loop guard blocking port [chars] on
[chars].
Explanation This message means that the spanning-tree message age timer has expired because no
bridge protocol data units (BPDUs) were received from the designated bridge. Because this
condition could be caused by a unidirectional-link failure, the interface is put into the blocking state
and marked as loop-guard-inconsistent to prevent possible loops from being created. The first
[chars] is the name of this port, and the second [chars] is the spanning-tree mode displayed in the
show spanning-tree privileged EXEC command.
Recommended Action Enter the show spanning-tree inconsistentports privileged EXEC command
to review the list of interfaces with loop-guard inconsistencies. Determine why devices connected
to the listed ports are not sending BPDUs. One reason might be that they are not running the
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). If so, you should disable loop guard on the inconsistent interfaces
by using the spanning-tree guard none interface configuration command or by starting STP on the
remote side of the links.
Error Message SPANTREE-2-LOOPGUARD_CONFIG_CHANGE: Loop guard [chars] on port [chars]
on [chars].
Explanation This message means that the spanning-tree loop-guard configuration for the listed
interface has been changed. If enabled, the interface is placed into the blocking state. It is marked
as loop-guard-inconsistent when the message-age timer expires because no BPDUs were received
from the designated bridge. This feature is mainly used to detect unidirectional links. The first
[chars] is the loop-guard state (enable or disable), the second [chars] is the interface name, and the
third [chars] is the spanning-tree instance.
Recommended Action Verify that this is the desired configuration for the listed interface. Correct it if
this is not the desired configuration; otherwise, no further action is required.
Error Message SPANTREE-2-LOOPGUARD_UNBLOCK: Loop guard unblocking port [chars] on
[chars].
Explanation This message means that the listed interface has received a BPDU, and, therefore, if the
inconsistency was caused by a unidirectional link failure, the problem no longer exists. The
loop-guard-inconsistency is cleared for the interface, which is taken out of the blocking state, if
appropriate. The first [chars] is the name of this port, and the second [chars] is the spanning-tree
mode displayed in the show spanning-tree privileged EXEC command.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message SPANTREE-2-PVSTSIM_FAIL: Superior PVST BPDU received on VLAN [dec]
port [chars], claiming root [dec]:[enet]. Invoking root guard to block the port.
Explanation This message means that when a PVST+ switch is connected to a Multiple Spanning
Tree Protocol (MSTP) switch, the internal spanning-tree (IST) root (MST00) becomes the root for
all per-VLAN spanning-tree (PVST+) spanning trees. A loop might be created if any of the PVST+
spanning trees have a better root than the IST. To prevent the loop, the port on the MSTP switch that
receives the superior message from the PVST+ side is blocked by root guard. The first [dec] is the
VLAN number, [chars] is the port name, and [dec]:[enet] is the priority and MAC address.
Recommended Action When STP is converging after a new switch or switch port is added to the
topology, this condition might happen transiently, and the port automatically unblocks in these
cases. If the port remains blocked, identify the root bridge as reported in the message, and configure
a priority for the VLAN spanning tree so that it is not selected as the root. There could be other
superior PVST roots (lower bridge ID, lower path cost, and so forth) than the message shows, and
the port does not recover until all such roots are cleared. If you are unsure, disable and re-enable the
port.
Error Message SPANTREE-2-RECV-1Q-NON-1QTRUNK: Received 802.1Q BPDU on non 802.1Q
trunk [chars] [chars].
Explanation This message means that the listed interface on which a Shared Spanning Tree Protocol
(SSTP) BPDU was received was in trunk mode but was not using 802.1Q encapsulation. The first
[chars] is the port, and the second [chars] is the VLAN.
Recommended Action Verify that the configuration and operational state of the listed interface and
that of the interface to which it is connected are in the same mode (access or trunk). If the mode is
trunk, verify that both interfaces have the same encapsulation (ISL or 802.1Q). If the encapsulation
types are different, use the switchport trunk encapsulation interface configuration command to
make them consistent. When the encapsulation is consistent, spanning tree automatically unblocks
the interface.
Error Message SPANTREE-2-RECV-BAD-TLV: Received SSTP BPDU with bad TLV on [chars]
[chars].
Explanation This message means that the listed interface received a Shared Spanning Tree (SSTP)
bridge protocol data unit (BPDU) without the VLAN ID tag. The BPDU is discarded. The first
[chars] is the port, and the second [chars] is the VLAN that received the SSTP BPDU.
Recommended Action If the message recurs, 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 SPANTREE-2-RECV-PVID-ERR: Received BPDU with inconsistent peer vlan id
[dec] on [chars] [chars].
Explanation This message means that the listed interface received an SSTP BPDU that is tagged with
a VLAN ID that does not match the VLAN ID on which the BPDU was received. This occurs when
the native VLAN is not consistently configured on both ends of an 802.1Q trunk. [dec] is the VLAN
ID, the first [chars] is the port, and the second [chars] is the VLAN.
Recommended Action Verify that the configurations of the native VLAN ID is consistent on the
interfaces on each end of the 802.1Q trunk connection. When the configurations are consistent,
spanning tree automatically unblocks the interfaces.
Error Message SPANTREE-2-ROOTGUARD_BLOCK: Root guard blocking port [chars] on
[chars].
Explanation This message means that on the listed interface a BPDU was received that advertises a
superior spanning-tree root bridge (lower bridge ID, lower path cost, and so forth) than that in use.
The interface is put into blocking state and marked as root-guard inconsistent to prevent a
suboptimal spanning-tree topology from forming. The first [chars] is the name of this port, and the
second [chars] is the spanning-tree mode on which the port was blocked.
Recommended Action Enter the show spanning-tree inconsistentports privileged EXEC command
to review the list of interfaces with root-guard inconsistencies. Determine why devices connected to
the listed ports are sending BPDUs with a superior root bridge, and take action to prevent more
occurrences. When the inaccurate BPDUs have been stopped, the interfaces automatically recover
and resume normal operation. Make sure that it is appropriate to have root guard enabled on the
interface.
Error Message SPANTREE-2-ROOTGUARD_CONFIG_CHANGE: Root guard [chars] on port [chars]
on [chars].
Explanation This message means that the spanning-tree root guard configuration for the listed
interface has changed. If enabled, any BPDU received on this interface that advertises a superior
spanning-tree root bridge (lower bridge ID, lower path cost, and so forth) to that already in use
causes the interface to be put into the blocking state and marked as root-guard inconsistent. The first
[chars] is the root-guard state (enable or disable), the second [chars] is the interface, and the third
[chars] is the spanning-tree instance.
Recommended Action Verify that this is the desired configuration for the listed interface. Correct it if
it is not the desired configuration; otherwise, no action is required.
Error Message SPANTREE-2-ROOTGUARD_UNBLOCK: Root guard unblocking port [chars] on
[chars].
Explanation This message means that the listed interface is no longer receiving BPDUs advertising
a superior root bridge (lower bridge ID, lower path cost, and so forth). The root-guard inconsistency
is cleared for the interface, and the blocking state is removed from the interface. The first [chars] is
the name of this port, and the second [chars] is the spanning-tree mode on which the port was
blocked.
Explanation No action is required.
Error Message SPANTREE-2-UNBLOCK-CONSIST-PORT: Unblocking [chars] on [chars]. Port
consistency restored.
Explanation This message means that the port VLAN ID or port type inconsistencies have been
resolved and spanning tree will unblock the listed interface of the listed spanning-tree instance as
appropriate. The first [chars] is the interface, and the second [chars] is the spanning-tree instance.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message SPANTREE_VLAN_SW-2-MAX_INSTANCE: Platform limit of [dec] STP instances
exceeded. No instance created for [chars] (port [chars]).
Explanation This message means that the number of currently-active VLAN spanning tree instances
has reached a platform-specific limit. No additional VLAN instances will be created until the
number of existing instances drops below the platform limit. This message shows the smallest
number of those VLANs that are unable to have STP instances created.
Recommended Action Reduce the number of currently active spanning-tree instances by either
disabling some of the currently active spanning-tree instances or by deleting the VLANs associated
with currently active spanning-tree instances. You need to manually enable the spanning-trees that
could not be created due to limited STP instances.
Error Message SPANTREE-3-BAD_PORTNUM_SIZE: Rejected an attempt to set the port
number field size to [dec] bits (valid range is [dec] to [dec] bits).
Explanation This message means that an error occurred in the platform-specific code that caused it
to request more or less bits than are possible. The spanning-tree port identifier is a 16-bit field that
is divided evenly between the port priority and port number, with each subfield being 8 bits. This
allows the port number field to represent port numbers between 1 and 255. However, on systems
with more than 255 ports, the size of port number portion of the port ID must be increased to support
the number of ports. This is performed by the STP subsystem at system initialization because the
maximum number of ports on a particular platform does not change. The first [dec] is the number
of bits for the port number, and the second and third [dec] describe the valid range.
Recommended Action Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system
log. Enter the show version 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 version command display, call your Cisco technical support representative, and
provide the representative with the gathered information.
Error Message SPANTREE-3-PORT_SELF_LOOPED: [chars] disabled.- received BPDU src mac
[enet] same as that of interface.
Explanation This message means that a BPDU was received on the listed interface with a source
MAC address that matches the one assigned to the listed interface. This means that a port might be
looped back to itself, possibly because of an installed diagnostic cable. The interface will be
administratively shut down. [chars] is the interface that received the BPDU, and [enet] is the source
MAC address.
Recommended Action Verify the interface configuration and any cable connected to the interface.
When the problem is resolved, re-enable the interface by entering the no shutdown interface
configuration command.
Error Message SPANTREE%SPANTREE-4-PORT_NOT_FORWARDING: ASSERT MINOR FastEthernet0/5
Port Not Forwarding.
Explanation This message means that the port is not forwarding packets; that is, it is not in a
forwarding state.
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 SPANTREE-5-EXTENDED_SYSID: Extended SysId [chars] for type [chars].
Explanation This message means that the extended system ID feature is either enabled or disabled
for the given type of spanning tree. If enabled, the spanning-tree instance identifier is stored in the
lower portion of the bridge ID priority field and limits the allowed values for the bridge priority from
0 to 61440, in increments of 4096. If disabled, the bridge ID priority field consists only of the
configured priority, but some spanning-tree features might not be available on a given platform (for
example, support for 4096 VLANs). On some platforms, the extended system-ID feature might be
mandatory. The first [chars] is the extended system ID state (enable or disable), and the second
[chars] is the spanning-tree instance.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message SPANTREE-7-BLOCK-PORT-TYPE: Blocking [chars] on [chars]. Inconsistent
port type.
Explanation This message means that the listed interface is being held in the spanning-tree blocking
state until the port-type inconsistency is resolved. The first [chars] is the interface, and the second
[chars] is the spanning-tree instance.
Recommended Action Verify that the configuration and operational states of the listed interface and
those of the interface to which it is connected are in the same mode (access or trunk). If the mode
is trunk, verify that both interfaces have the same encapsulation (ISL or 802.1Q). When these
parameters are consistent, spanning tree automatically unblocks the interface.
Error Message SPANTREE-7-RECV-1Q-NON-TRUNK: Received 802.1Q BPDU on non trunk
[chars] [chars].
Explanation This message means that a Shared Spanning Tree (SSTP) bridge protocol data unit
(BPDU) was received on the listed interface, which is not an operational trunking interface. The first
[chars] is the port name, and the second [chars] is the VLAN name.
Recommended Action Verify that the configuration and operational state of the listed interface and
that of the interface to which it is connected are in the same mode (access or trunk). If the mode is
trunk, verify that both interfaces have the same encapsulation (none, ISL, or 802.1Q). When these
parameters are consistent, spanning tree automatically unblocks the interface.
Error Message SPANTREE_FAST-7-PORT_FWD_UPLINK: [chars] [chars] moved to Forwarding
(UplinkFast).
Explanation This message means that the listed interface has been selected as the new root port for
the listed spanning-tree instance.
Recommended Action No action is required.
SPANTREE_FAST Messages
This section contains the spanning-tree fast-convergence message.
Error Message SPANTREE_FAST-7-PORT_FWD_UPLINK: [chars] [chars] moved to Forwarding
(UplinkFast).
Explanation This message means that the listed interface has been selected as the new path to the
root switch for the listed spanning-tree instance. The first [chars] is the spanning-tree instance, and
the second [chars] is the interface.
Recommended Action No action is required.
SPANTREE_VLAN_SWITCH Messages
The section contains the per-VLAN spanning-tree-specific message.
Error Message SPANTREE_VLAN_SW-2-MAX_INSTANCE: Platform limit of [dec] STP instances
exceeded. No instance created for [chars] (port [chars]).
Explanation This message means that the number of currently active VLAN spanning-tree instances
has reached a platform-specific limit. No additional VLAN instances will be created until the
number of existing instances drops below the platform limit. [dec] is the spanning-tree instance
limit, and the first [chars] is the smallest VLAN number of those VLANs that are unable to have
STP instances created.
Recommended Action Reduce the number of currently active spanning-tree instances by either
disabling some of the currently active spanning-tree instances or deleting the VLANs associated
with them. You must manually enable the spanning trees that could not be created because of limited
instances.l
STORM_CONTROL Messages
This section contains the storm control message.
Error Message STORM_CONTROL-2-SHUTDOWN: Storm control shut down [chars].
Explanation This message means that excessive traffic has been detected on a port that has been
configured to be shut down if a storm event is detected. [chars] is the physical interface.
Recommended Action When the source of the packet storm has been fixed, re-enable the port by using
the no shutdown interface configuration command.
SW_VLAN Messages
This section contains the VLAN manager messages. The VLAN manager receives information from the VTP and enables the proper VLAN membership on all interfaces through the port manager.
Error Message SW_VLAN-3-VLAN_PM_NOTIFICATION_FAILURE: VLAN Manager synchronization
failure with Port Manager over [chars].
Explanation This message means that the VLAN manager dropped a notification from the port
manager because of a lack of ready pool space. [chars] is the type of port manager notification.
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 SW_VLAN-3-VTP_PROTOCOL_ERROR: VTP protocol code internal
error:[chars].
Explanation This message means that the VTP code encountered an unexpected error while
processing a configuration request, a packet, or a timer expiration. [chars] is the internal error.
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 SW_VLAN-4-BAD_PM_VLAN_COOKIE_RETURNED: VLAN manager unexpectedly
received a bad PM VLAN cookie from the Port Manager, VLAN indicated:[dec].
Explanation This message means that the VLAN manager received an upcall and a VLAN cookie
from the port manager, which translated to a bad VLAN number. [dec] is the VLAN 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 SW_VLAN-4-BAD_STARTUP_VLAN_CONFIG_FILE: Failed to configure VLAN from
startup-config. Fallback to use VLAN configuration file from non-volatile memory.
Explanation This message means that the VLAN software did not use the VLAN configuration from
the startup-configuration file. It will use the binary VLAN configuration file in nonvolatile memory.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message SW_VLAN-4-BAD_VLAN_CONFIGURATION_FILE: VLAN configuration file
contained incorrect verification word:[hex].
Explanation This message means that the VLAN configuration file read by the VLAN manager did
not begin with the correct value. The VLAN configuration file is invalid, and it has been rejected.
[hex] is the incorrect verification value.
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 SW_VLAN-4-BAD_VLAN_CONFIGURATION_FILE_VERSION: VLAN configuration
file contained unknown file version:[dec].
Explanation This message means that the VLAN configuration file read by the VLAN manager
contained an unrecognized file version number, which might mean an attempt to regress to an older
version of the VLAN manager software. [dec] is the file version number.
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 SW_VLAN-4-BAD_VLAN_TIMER_ACTIVE_VALUE: Encountered incorrect VLAN
timer active value:[chars].
Explanation This message means that, because of a software error, a VLAN timer was detected as
active when it should have been inactive or is inactive when it should have been active. [chars] is the
VLAN timer active value.
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 SW_VLAN-4-EXT_VLAN_CREATE_FAIL: Failed to create VLANs [chars]:
[chars].
Explanation This message means that the software failed to create VLANs. The first [chars] is the
Layer 2 VLAN list, and the second [chars] describes 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 SW_VLAN-4-EXT_VLAN_INTERNAL_ERROR: Extended VLAN manager received an
internal error [dec] from [chars]: [chars].
Explanation This message means that an unexpected error code was received by the VLAN manager
from the extended-range VLAN configuration software. [dec] is the error code. The first [chars] is
the function, and the second [chars] describes the error code.
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 SW_VLAN-4-EXT_VLAN_INVALID_DATABASE_DATA: Extended VLAN manager
received bad data of type [chars]: value [dec] from function [chars].
Explanation This message means that invalid data was received by the extended-range VLAN
manager from an extended-range VLAN configuration database routine. The first [chars] is the data
type, [dec] is the number received, and the second [chars] is the function name.
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 SW_VLAN-4-IFS_FAILURE: VLAN manager encountered file operation error:
call = [chars] / file = [chars] / code = [dec] ([chars]) / bytes transferred =
[dec].
Explanation This message means that the VLAN manager received an unexpected error return from
an IOS file system (IFS) call while reading the VLAN database. The first [chars] is the name of the
function call, and the second [chars] is the file name. [dec] is the error code, the third [chars] is the
textual interpretation of the error code, and the second [dec] is the number of bytes transferred.
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 SW_VLAN-4-NO_PM_COOKIE_RETURNED: VLAN manager unexpectedly received a
null [chars] type cookie from the Port Manager, data reference:[chars].
Explanation This message means that the VLAN manager queried the port manager for a reference
cookie but received a NULL pointer instead. The first [chars] is the type of port manager cookie,
and the second [chars] is the interface or VLAN that is the source of the problem.
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 SW_VLAN-4-STARTUP_EXT_VLAN_CONFIG_FILE_FAILED: Failed to configure
extended range VLAN from startup-config. Error [chars].
Explanation This message means that the VLAN software failed to use an extended-range VLAN
configuration from the startup configuration file. All extended-range VLAN configurations are lost
after the system boots up. [chars] is a description of the error code.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message SW_VLAN-4-VTP_INTERNAL_ERROR: VLAN manager received an internal error
[dec] from vtp function [chars]:[chars].
Explanation This message means that the VLAN manager received an unexpected error code from
the VTP configuration software. [dec] is the error code, the first [chars] is the VTP function, and the
second [chars] is the error-code description.
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 SW_VLAN-4-VTP_INVALID_DATABASE_DATA: VLAN manager received bad data of
type [chars]:value [dec] from vtp database function [chars].
Explanation This message means that the VLAN manager received invalid data from a VTP
configuration database routine. The first [chars] is the data type; [dec] is the inappropriate value that
was received, and the second [chars] is the VTP database function.
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 SW_VLAN-4-VTP_INVALID_EVENT_DATA: VLAN manager received bad data of
type [chars]:value [dec] while being called to handle a [chars] event.
Explanation This message means that the VLAN manager received invalid data from the VTP
configuration software. The first [chars] is the data type, and [dec] is the value of that data, and the
second [chars] is the VTP event.
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 SW_VLAN-4-VTP_USER_NOTIFICATION: VTP protocol user notification:
[chars].
Explanation This message means that the VTP code encountered an unusual diagnostic situation.
[chars] is a description of the situation.
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 SW_VLAN-6-OLD_CONFIG_FILE_READ: Old version [dec] VLAN configuration
file detected and read OK. Version [dec] files will be written in the future.
Explanation This message means that the VLAN software detected an old version of the VLAN
configuration file format. It interpreted the file without a problem, but it will create files using the
new format in the future. The first [dec] is the old version number, and the second [dec] is the new
version number.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message SW_VLAN-6-VTP_MODE_CHANGE: VLAN manager changing device mode from
[chars] to [chars].
Explanation This message means that an automatic VTP mode device change occurred upon receipt
of a VLAN configuration database message containing more than a set number of VLANs. The first
[chars] is the previous mode, and the second [chars] is the current mode.
Recommended Action No action is required.
UDLD Messages
This section contains UniDirectional Link Detection (UDLD) messages.
Error Message UDLD-3-UDLD_IDB_ERROR: UDLD error handling [chars] interface:[chars].
Explanation This message means that a software error occurred in UDLD processing associated with
a specific interface. The first [chars] is the event, and the second [chars] is the interface.
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 UDLD-3-UDLD_INTERNAL_ERROR: UDLD internal error:[chars].
Explanation This message means that a software check failed during UDLD processing. [chars] is a
description of the internal error.
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 UDLD-3-UDLD_INTERNAL_IF_ERROR: UDLD internal error, interface
[chars]:[chars].
Explanation This message means that a software check failed during UDLD processing. The first
[chars] is the interface, and the second [chars] is a description of the error.
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 UDLD-4-UDLD_PORT_DISABLED: UDLD disabled interface [chars], [chars]
detected.
Explanation This message means that the UDLD Protocol disabled an interface because it detected
connections between neighbors that were functioning only in one direction, which might potentially
cause spanning-tree loops or interfere with connectivity. The cause is likely to be hardware related,
either due to a bad port, a bad cable, or a misconfigured cable. The first [chars] is the interface, and
the second [chars] is the error detected.
Recommended Action Try to correct the configuration or locate the bad cable. If you are not
successful, 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 UDLD-6-UDLD_PORT_RESET: UDLD reset interface [chars].
Explanation This message means that the UDLD Protocol detected a unidirectional connection
between neighbors. You reset the port that was disabled by UDLD by using the udld reset privileged
EXEC command or through a hardware action such as a link-state change. [chars] in the interface.
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.
UFAST_MCAST_SW Messages
This section contains the UplinkFast multicast software (UFAST_MCAST_SW) messages. The switch sends these messages when UplinkFast is enabled, a new root port takes over, and fast relearn multicast packets are not sent.
Error Message UFAST_MCAST_SW-3-PROC_START_ERROR: No process available for
transmitting UplinkFast packets.
Explanation This message means that no process is available for sending UplinkFast packets.
Recommended Action Reload the switch by using the reload privileged EXEC command. If this
problem continues after you reload the switch, 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 UFAST_MCAST_SW-4-MEM_NOT_AVAILABLE: No memory is available for
transmitting UplinkFast packets on Vlan [dec].
Explanation This message means that no memory is available for sending UplinkFast packets on
VLAN [dec]. [dec] is the VLAN number.
Recommended Action Reduce other system activity to reduce memory demands.