Table Of Contents
Message and Recovery Procedures
ACLMGR Messages
AUTHMGR Messages
BACKUP_INTERFACE Messages
BADTRANSCEIVER Messages
BSPATCH Messages
CMP Messages
DHCP_SNOOPING Messages
DOT1Q Tunneling Messages
DOT1X Messages
DOT1X_SWITCH Messages
DTP Messages
EC Messages
EPM Messages
ESF Messages
ETHCNTR Messages
EXPRESS_SETUP Messages
FRNTEND_CTRLR Messages
GBIC_SECURITY Messages
GBIC_SECURITY_CRYPT Messages
GBIC_SECURITY_UNIQUE Messages
HARDWARE Messages
HLFM Messages
IDBMAN Messages
IFMGR Messages
ILET Messages
MAC_LIMIT Messages
MAC_MOVE Messages
PAGP_DUAL_ACTIVE Messages
PHY Messages
PIMSN Messages
PLATFORM Messages
PLATFORM _CAT3750 Messages
PLATFORM_FBM Messages
PLATFORM_PBR Messages
PLATFORM_PM Messages
PLATFORM_SPAN Messages
PLATFORM_UCAST Messages
PLATFORM_VLAN Messages
PM Messages
PORT SECURITY Messages
QOSMGR Messages
REP Messages
RMON Messages
SCHED Messages
SPAN Messages
SPANTREE Messages
SPANTREE_FAST Messages
SPANTREE_VLAN_SW Messages
STORM_CONTROL Messages
SUPERVISOR Messages
SUPQ Messages
SW_DAI Messages
SW_VLAN Messages
SWITCH_QOS_TB Messages
TCAMMGR Messages
UDLD Messages
VQPCLIENT Messages
Message and Recovery Procedures
This chapter describes messages specific to the Catalyst 3750 Metro switch 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 hostname or the date/time-stamp designation that appears only if the software is configured for system log messaging.
•
ACLMGR Messages
•
AUTHMGR Messages
•
BACKUP_INTERFACE Messages
•
BADTRANSCEIVER Messages
•
BSPATCH Messages
•
CMP Messages
•
DHCP_SNOOPING Messages
•
DOT1Q Tunneling Messages
•
DOT1X Messages
•
DOT1X_SWITCH Messages
•
DTP Messages
•
EC Messages
•
EPM Messages
•
ESF Messages
•
ETHCNTR Messages
•
EXPRESS_SETUP Messages
•
FRNTEND_CTRLR Messages
•
GBIC_SECURITY Messages
•
GBIC_SECURITY_CRYPT Messages
•
GBIC_SECURITY_UNIQUE Messages
•
HARDWARE Messages
•
HLFM Messages
•
IDBMAN Messages
•
IFMGR Messages
•
ILET Messages
•
Contact your Cisco sales representative for assistance
•
MAC_MOVE Messages
•
PAGP_DUAL_ACTIVE Messages
•
PHY Messages
•
PIMSN Messages
•
PLATFORM Messages
•
PLATFORM _CAT3750 Messages
•
PLATFORM_FBM Messages
•
PLATFORM_PBR Messages
•
PLATFORM_PM Messages
•
PLATFORM_SPAN Messages
•
PLATFORM_UCAST Messages
•
PLATFORM_VLAN Messages
•
PM Messages
•
PORT SECURITY Messages
•
QOSMGR Messages
•
REP Messages
•
RMON Messages
•
SCHED Messages
•
SPAN Messages
•
SPANTREE Messages
•
SPANTREE_FAST Messages
•
SPANTREE_VLAN_SW Messages
•
STORM_CONTROL Messages
•
SUPERVISOR Messages
•
SUPQ Messages
•
SW_DAI Messages
•
SW_VLAN Messages
•
SWITCH_QOS_TB Messages
•
TCAMMGR Messages
•
UDLD Messages
•
VQPCLIENT Messages
ACLMGR Messages
Error Message ACLMGR-2-NOMAP: Cannot create ACL Manager data structures for VLAN Map
[chars].
Explanation The ACL manager could not allocate the data structures needed to describe a VLAN
map into a form that can be loaded into hardware. This error is most likely caused by lack of free
memory. [chars] is the VLAN map name.
Recommended Action Reduce other system activity to ease memory demands.
Error Message ACLMGR-2-NOVLB: Cannot create memory block for VLAN [dec].
Explanation The ACL manager could not save per-VLAN information needed for its correct
operation. Some per-interface features, such as access groups or VLAN maps, will not be configured
correctly. [dec] is the VLAN number.
Recommended Action Use a less complicated configuration that requires less memory.
Error Message ACLMGR-2-NOVMR: Cannot generate hardware representation of access list
[chars]
Explanation Available resources are not sufficient to create a hardware representation of the ACL. A
lack of available logical operation units or specialized hardware resources can cause this problem.
Logical operation units are needed for a TCP flag match or a test other than eq (ne, gt, lt, or range)
on TCP, UDP, or SCTP port numbers.
Recommended Action Modify the ACL configuration to use fewer resources, or rename the ACL with
a name or number that alphanumerically precedes the other ACL names or numbers.
Error Message ACLMGR-3-ACLTCAMFULL: Acl Tcam Full. Drop packets on Output Acl label
[dec] on [chars] [chars].
Explanation The platform-specific ACL TCAM cannot support the number of configured ACLs.
[dec] is the label number, and [chars] is the layer. The first [chars] is Layer 3, and the second [chars]
is Layer 2. If only one layer of TCAM is full, only one string is displayed, and the other string is
NULL.
Recommended Action Reduce the number of IP or MAC access lists to be applied to interfaces.
Error Message ACLMGR-3-AUGMENTFAIL: Augmenting of access-map [chars] on [chars]
label [dec] failed.
Explanation The system ran out of CPU DRAM when trying to merge internally required elements
with the configured access maps. The first [chars] is the access-map name, the second [chars] is the
direction in which the map was applied (input or output), and [dec] is the label number.
Recommended Action Reduce other system activity to ease memory demands.
Error Message ACLMGR-3-IECPORTLABELERROR: ACL labels are out-of-sync on interface
[chars], label [dec] is not available on asic [dec].
Explanation An internal software error has occurred. [chars] is the interface name. The first [dec] is
the label associated with the ACL, and the second [dec] is the ASIC number.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message ACLMGR-3-INSERTFAIL: Insert of access-map [chars] #[dec] into [chars]
label [dec] failed.
Explanation The system ran out of CPU memory when trying to merge sections of an access map.
The first [chars] is the map name, and the second [chars] is the direction in which the map was
applied. The first [dec] is the entry number, and the second [dec] is the label number.
Recommended Action Reduce other system activity to ease memory demands. For example, remove
any ACLs that have been defined but not used. Use simpler ACLs with fewer access control entries
(ACEs). Use fewer VLANs, and remove any unneeded VLANs from the VLAN database.
Error Message ACLMGR-3-INTTABLE: Not in truth table: VLMAP [dec] RACL [dec] Mcb [dec]
Feat [dec].
Explanation An unrecoverable software error occurred while trying to merge the configured input
features. [dec] are internal action codes.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the
"Error Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message ACLMGR-3-MAXRECURSION: Too many ([dec]) levels of recursion while
merging ACLs (code [dec]).
Explanation The configuration is too complicated for the platform-specific ACL merge code to
support. The most likely cause is too many separate access lists in a single VLAN map or policy
map. The first [dec] is the number of levels of recursion. The second [dec] is an internal code number
of the merge stage that encountered the problem.
Recommended Action Reduce the number of IP or MAC access lists (considered separately) in any
one VLAN or policy map to fewer than the number of levels reported by this log message.
Error Message ACLMGR-3-MERGEFAIL: [chars] ACL merge error [dec] ([chars]) on [chars]
label [dec].
Explanation The ACL manager could not complete the merge of the configured features into a form
suitable for loading into the hardware. Packets potentially affected by this feature will be sent to the
CPU for processing. The most likely cause is specifying an ACL that is too large or too complex for
the system. The first [chars] is the ACL-type error (ip or mac), the first [dec] is the error code, the
second [chars] is the message string for the preceding error code, the second [dec] is the label
number, and the third [chars] is either input or output.
Recommended Action Specify a smaller and less complicated configuration.
Error Message ACLMGR-3-NOLABEL: Cannot allocate [chars] label for interface [chars].
Explanation The ACL manager could not allocate a label for the features on this interface. This
means that the hardware cannot be programmed to implement the features, and packets for this
interface will be filtered in software. There is a limit of 256 labels per direction. The first [chars] is
the direction (input or output), and the second [chars] is the interface name.
Recommended Action Use a simpler configuration. Use the same ACLs on multiple interfaces, if
possible.
Error Message ACLMGR-3-OUTTTABLE: Not in truth table: RACL [dec] VLMAP [dec].
Explanation An unrecoverable software error occurred while trying to merge the configured output
features. [dec] are internal action codes.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the
"Error Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message ACLMGR-3-PACLTTABLE: Not in truth table: IPSrcGrd [dec] PACL [dec].
Explanation An unrecoverable software error occurred while trying to merge the configured port
ACL features. The first [dec] is the action specified by IP source guard, and the second [dec] is the
action specified by the port ACL.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the
"Error Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message ACLMGR-3-QOSTTABLE: Not in truth table: ACL [dec] in map, action [dec].
Explanation A software error occurred while trying to merge a quality of service (QoS) policy map.
The first [dec] is the ACL number, and the second [dec] is the action corresponding to the specified
ACL number.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the
"Error Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message ACLMGR-3-RELOADED: Reloading [chars] label [dec] feature.
Explanation The ACL manager can now load more of the configured features on this label into the
hardware. One or more features had previously been unloaded because of lack of space. [chars] is
the direction (input or output), and [dec] is the label number.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message ACLMGR-3-UNLOADING: Unloading [chars] label [dec] feature.
Explanation The ACL manager could not load the complete configuration into the hardware, so some
features will be applied in the software. Some or all of the packets in a VLAN are forwarded by the
CPU. Multicast packets might be dropped entirely instead of being forwarded. [chars] is the
direction (input or output), and [dec] is the label number.
Recommended Action Use a simpler configuration. Use the same ACLs on multiple interfaces, if
possible.
AUTHMGR Messages
Error Message AUTHMGR-5-SECURITY_VIOLATION: Security violation on the interface
[chars], new MAC address ([enet) is seen. AuditSessionID [chars]
Explanation Interface host mode limits the number of hosts that can be attached to an interface. The
limit was exceeded and caused a security violation. The interface is error disabled.. The first [chars]
is the interface, [enet] is the host MAC address, and the second [chars] is the session ID.
Recommended Action Reconfigure the interface to support the number of attached hosts. Enter the
shutdown interface configuration command and then the no shutdown interface configuration
command to re-enable the interface.
Error Message AUTHMGR-5-VLANASSIGN: VLAN [dec] assigned to Interface [chars]
AuditSessionID [chars]
Explanation A VLAN was assigned. [dec] is the VLAN ID, the first [chars] is the interface, and the
second [chars] is the session ID.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message AUTHMGR-7-FAILOVER: Failing over from [chars] for client ([chars]) on
Interface [chars] AuditSessionID [chars]
Explanation The authorization manager is failing over from the current authentication method to
another method. The first [chars] is the current authentication method, the second [chars] is the
client ID, the third [chars] is the interface, and the fourth [chars] is the session ID.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message AUTHMGR-7-NOMOREMETHODS: Exhausted all authentication methods for
client ([chars]) on Interface [chars] AuditSessionID [chars]
Explanation All available authentication methods have been tried for the client, but authentication
failed. The first [chars] is the client ID, the second [chars] is the interface, and the third [chars] is the
session ID.
Recommended Action No action is required. If local authorization is configured, the port is authorized
based on that method. Otherwise, authentication restarts according to the configured reauthentication
period.
Error Message AUTHMGR-7-RESULT: Authentication result [chars] from [chars] for
client [chars] on Interface [chars] AuditSessionID [chars]
Explanation Authentication results: the first [chars] is the authentication status, the second [chars] is
the authentication method, the third [chars] is the client ID, the fourth [chars] is the interface, and
the fifth [chars] is the session ID.
Recommended Action No action is required.
BACKUP_INTERFACE Messages
Error Message BACKUP_INTERFACE-5-VLB_NON_TRUNK: Warning: Flexlink VLB is not
allowed on non-trunk ports. Please configure [chars] to be a trunk port.
Explanation Flex Link VLAN load-balancing (VLB) detected a nontrunk port. [chars] is the interface
name.
Recommended Action Change the interface to trunking mode.
BADTRANSCEIVER Messages
Error Message BADTRANSCEIVER, PHY, LOG_WARNING: An inappropriate transceiver has
been inserted in interface [chars].
Explanation A defective module is installed in the specified interface. [chars] is the interface.
Recommended Action Remove the transceiver. If it was purchased from Cisco, contact your Cisco
representative to have the transceiver replaced.
BSPATCH Messages
Error Message BSPATCH-1-RELOAD: System will reboot to activate newly patched Boot
Loader.
Explanation The switch automatically reboots after the boot loader is patched.
Recommended Action If this message recurs, copy it exactly as it appears on the console or in the
system log. Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug
Toolkit to look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the
TAC, or contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the
gathered information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the
"Error Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message BSPATCH-1-PATCHED: Boot Loader patch ([chars]) installed.
Explanation A boot loader patch installed successfully. [chars] is the SDRAM refresh timer register
setting.
Recommended Action If this message recurs, copy it exactly as it appears on the console or in the
system log. Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug
Toolkit to look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the
TAC, or contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the
gathered information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the
"Error Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message BSPATCH-3-FAILED: Failed to install Boot Loader patch ([chars]).
Explanation The switch did not apply a boot loader patch. [chars] is the SDRAM refresh timer
register setting.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
CMP Messages
Error Message CMP-4-MEM_CMPIP_ADDR_CONFLICT: Conflict with CMP IP address
[IP_address], Reissuing a new CMP IP address to member [dec]
Explanation The cluster commander found a conflict with the assigned CMP IP address of the
member. A new unique CMP IP address is assigned to the member. [dec] is the member number.
Recommended Action This is only a warning message. The commander has already assigned the
cluster member a new unique address. Clear any open TCP connections on the member by using
clear tcp privileged EXEC command.
Error Message CMP-5-ADD: The Device is added to the cluster (Cluster Name: [chars],
CMDR IP Address [IP_address]).
Explanation The device is added to the cluster. [chars] is the cluster name, and [IP_address] 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 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 The management VLAN has changed. [dec] is the new management VLAN number.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message CMP-5-NBR_UPD_SIZE_TOO_BIG: Number of neighbors in neighbor update is
[int], maximum number of neighbors allowed in neighbor update is [int].
Explanation The number of cluster neighbors in the clustering neighbor update packet exceeds the
number of neighbors supported by the clustering module. The first [int] is the new number of
neighbors, and the second [int] the maximum number of neighbors.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message CMP-5-REMOVE: The Device is removed from the cluster (Cluster Name:
[chars]).
Explanation The device is removed from the cluster. [chars] is the cluster name.
Recommended Action No action is required.
DHCP_SNOOPING Messages
This section contains the DHCP snooping messages.
Error Message DHCP_SNOOPING-3-DHCP_SNOOPING_INTERNAL_ERROR: DHCP Snooping internal
error, [chars].
Explanation A software sanity check failed in the DHCP snooping process. [chars] is the error.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the
"Error Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message DHCP_SNOOPING-4-AGENT_OPERATION_FAILED: DHCP snooping binding
transfer failed. [chars].
Explanation The DHCP snooping binding transfer process failed. [chars] is the reason the process
failed.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message DHCP_SNOOPING-4-AGENT_OPERATION_FAILED_N: DHCP snooping binding
transfer failed ([dec]). [chars].
Explanation The DHCP snooping binding transfer process failed. [dec] is the number of times the
process failed, and [chars] is the reason the process failed. This message is rate-limited.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message DHCP_SNOOPING-4-DHCP_SNOOPING_ERRDISABLE_WARNING: DHCP Snooping
received [dec] DHCP packets on interface [chars].
Explanation The switch detected a DHCP packet rate-limit violation on the specified interface and
put the interface in the error-disabled state. [dec] is the number of DCHP packets, and [chars] is the
interface.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message DHCP_SNOOPING-4-DHCP_SNOOPING_PVLAN_WARNING: DHCP Snooping
configuration may not take effect on secondary vlan [dec]. [chars]
Explanation If private VLANs are configured, the DHCP Snooping configuration on the primary
VLAN automatically propagates to all the secondary VLANs. [dec] is the VLAN IDs of the
secondary VLANs, and [chars] is the warning.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message DHCP_SNOOPING-4-IP_SOURCE_BINDING_PVLAN_WARNING: IP source filter may
not take effect on secondary vlan [dec] where IP source binding is configured.
[chars].
Explanation If private VLANs are configured, the IP-source-guard filter on the primary VLAN
automatically propagates to all secondary VLANs. [dec] is the secondary VLAN, and [chars] is the
warning.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message DHCP_SNOOPING-4-IP_SOURCE_BINDING_NON_EXISTING_VLAN_WARNING: IP
source binding is configured on non existing vlan [dec].
Explanation An IP source binding was configured on a VLAN that has not been configured yet. [dec]
is the VLAN.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message DHCP_SNOOPING-4-NTP_NOT_RUNNING: NTP is not running; reloaded binding
lease expiration times are incorrect.
Explanation If the DHCP snooping database agent loads the DHCP snooping bindings and Network
Time Protocol (NTP) is not running, the calculated lease duration for the bindings is incorrect.
Recommended Action Configure NTP on the switch to provide an accurate time and date for the
system clock. Then disable and re-enable DHCP snooping to clear the DHCP snooping binding
database.
Error Message DHCP_SNOOPING-4-QUEUE_FULL: Fail to enqueue DHCP packet into
processing queue: [chars], the queue is most likely full and the packet will be
dropped.
Explanation The CPU is receiving DHCP packets at a higher rate than the DHCP snooping process
can handle. These DHCP packets are dropped to prevent a denial of service attack. [chars] is the
warning.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message DHCP_SNOOPING-4-STANDBY_AGENT_OPERATION_FAILED: DHCP snooping binding
transfer failed on the Standby Supervisor. [chars].
Explanation The DHCP snooping binding transfer process failed on a standby supervisor engine.
[chars] is the standby supervisor engine.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message DHCP_SNOOPING-6-AGENT_OPERATION_SUCCEEDED: DHCP snooping database
[chars] succeeded.
Explanation The DHCP binding transfer process succeeded. [chars] is the DCHP snooping database.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message DHCP_SNOOPING-6-BINDING_COLLISION: Binding collision. [dec] bindings
ignored.
Explanation The specified number of bindings were ignored when the switch read the database file.
The bindings from the database file have MAC address and VLAN information that a configured
DHCP snooping binding already uses.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message DHCP_SNOOPING-6-INTERFACE_NOT_VALID: Interface not valid. [dec]
bindings ignored.
Explanation The specified number of bindings were ignored when the switch read the database file
because the interface in binding database is not available, the interface is a routed port, or the
interface is a DHCP snooping-trusted Layer 2 interface. [dec] is the number of bindings that the
switch ignores.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message DHCP_SNOOPING-6-LEASE_EXPIRED: Lease Expired. [dec] bindings ignored.
Explanation The specified number of bindings were ignored when the switch read the database file
because the DHCP lease expired. [dec] is the number of bindings.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message DHCP_SNOOPING-6-PARSE_FAILURE: Parsing failed for [dec] bindings.
Explanation The specified number of bindings were ignored when the switch read the database file
because the database read operation failed. [dec] is the number of bindings.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message DHCP_SNOOPING-6-VLAN_NOT_SUPPORTED: Vlan not supported. [dec] bindings
ignored.
Explanation The specified number of bindings were ignored when the switch read the database file
because VLAN is no longer configured on the switch. [dec] is the number of bindings that the switch
ignores.
Recommended Action No action is required.
DOT1Q Tunneling Messages
Error Message DOT1Q_TUNNELLING-4-MTU_WARNING: System MTU of [dec] might be
insufficient for 802.1Q tunnelling. 802.1Q tunnelling requires system MTU size of
[dec] to handle maximum size ethernet frames.
Explanation The switch MTU setting might not be sufficient for 802.1Q tunneling. The MTU needs
to include the 4-byte overhead associated with the additional 802.1Q tag. The first [dec] is the
current system MTU setting in bytes, and the second [dec] is the required MTU size in bytes.
Recommended Action Adjust the system MTU for the additional 802.1Q tag by using the system mtu
global configuration command, and reload the switch by using the reload privileged EXEC
command.
DOT1X Messages
Error Message DOT1X-5-FAIL: Authentication failed for client ([chars]) on Interface
[chars] AuditSessionID [chars]
Explanation Authentication was not successful. The first [chars] is the client ID, the second [chars]
is the interface, and the third [chars] is the session ID.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message DOT1X-5-RESULT_OVERRIDE: Authentication result overridden for client
([chars]) on Interface [chars] AuditSessionID [chars]
Explanation The authentication result was overridden. The first [chars] is the client ID, the second
[chars] is the interface, and the third [chars] is the session ID.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message DOT1X-5-SUCCESS: Authentication successful for client ([chars]) on
Interface [chars] AuditSessionID [chars]
Explanation Authentication was successful. The first [chars] is the client ID, the second [chars] is
the interface, and the third [chars] is the session ID.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message DOT1X-4-MEM_UNAVAIL: Memory was not available to perform the 802.1X
action. AuditSessionID [chars]
Explanation The switch does not have enough memory to run 802.1x authentication. [chars] is the
session ID.
Recommended Action Reconfigure the switch to reduce memory usage.
Error Message DOT1X-4-MSG_ERR: Unknown message event received.
Explanation The 802.1x process received an unknown message event.
Recommended Action Enter the dot1x system-auth-control global configuration command, and
restart the 802.1x process. If this message recurs, reload the device.
Error Message DOT1X-4-PROC_START_ERR: Dot1x unable to start.
Explanation The system did not create the 802.1x process.
Recommended Action Enter the dot1x system-auth-control global configuration command to restart
802.1x. Then reload the device.
Error Message DOT1X-4-UNKN_ERR: An unknown operational error occurred.
Explanation The 802.1x process cannot operate because of an internal system error.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message DOT1X-5-ERR_CHANNELLING: Dot1x can not be enabled on Channelling
ports.
Explanation 802.1x could not be enabled on the channeling port. An attempt was made to set 802.1x
port-control to auto or force-unauthorized mode on a channeling port, which is not allowed.
Recommended Action Disable channeling on the interface, and then enable 802.1x.
Error Message DOT1X-5-ERR_DYNAMIC: Dot1x can not be enabled on Dynamic ports.
Explanation 802.1x could not be enabled on the dynamic mode port. An attempt to set 802.1x
port-control to auto or force-unauthorized mode on a dynamic mode port, which is not allowed.
Recommended Action Disable dynamic mode on the interface, and then enable 802.1x.
Error Message DOT1X-5-ERR_DYNAMIC_VLAN: Dot1x can not be enabled on Dynamic VLAN
ports.
Explanation 802.1x could not be enabled on the dynamic VLAN port. An attempt to set 802.1x
port-control to auto or force-unauthorized mode on a dynamic VLAN port, which is not allowed,
causes this condition.
Recommended Action Disable dynamic VLAN configuration on the interface, and enable 802.1x.
Error Message DOT1X-5-ERR_INVALID_TUNNEL_MEDIUM_TYPE: Got an invalid value [chars]
for TUNNEL_MEDIUM_TYPE [chars].
Explanation The provided tunnel medium is either unsupported or invalid. [chars] is the text received
from the RADIUS server.
Recommended Action Change the value to a valid tunnel medium.
Error Message DOT1X-5-ERR_INVALID_TUNNEL_TYPE: Got an invalid value of [chars] for
TUNNEL_TYPE [chars].
Explanation The provided tunnel type is either unsupported or invalid. [chars] is the text received
from the RADIUS server.
Recommended Action Change the value to a valid tunnel type.
Error Message DOT1X-5-ERR_MULTI_ACCESS: Dot1x can not be enabled on voice vlan
configured ports.
Explanation 802.1x could not be enabled on a voice VLAN-configured port. An attempt to set 802.1x
port-control to auto or force-unauthorized mode on a voice VLAN-configured port, which is not
allowed, causes this condition.
Recommended Action Disable the voice VLAN on the interface, and enable 802.1x.
Error Message DOT1X-5-ERR_PROTO_TUNNELLING: Dot1x can not be enabled on protocol
tunnelling enabled ports.
Explanation 802.1x could not be enabled on the protocol-tunneling-enabled port. An attempt to set
802.1x port-control to auto or force-unauthorized mode on a protocol-tunneling-enabled port, which
is not allowed, causes this condition.
Recommended Action Change the voice VLAN or the access VLAN on the interface, and then enable
802.1x.
Error Message DOT1X-5-ERR_PVLAN_EQ_VVLAN: Dot1x can not be enabled on a port with
Access VLAN equal to Voice VLAN.
Explanation 802.1x could not be enabled on a port because the configured data VLAN on the port is
the same as the voice VLAN. An attempt to set 802.1x port-control to auto or force-unauthorized
mode on a voice VLAN port that is the same as the data VLAN port, which is not allowed, causes
this condition.
Recommended Action Change the voice VLAN or access VLAN on the interface, and try again to
enable 802.1x on the port.
Error Message DOT1X-5-ERR_PVLAN_TRUNK: Dot1x can not be enabled on private VLAN trunk
ports.
Explanation 802.1x could not be enabled on private VLAN ports on which trunking is enabled.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message DOT1X-5-ERR_RADIUSVLAN_EQ_VVLAN: RADIUS attempted to assign a VLAN to
Dot1x port [chars] whose Voice VLAN is same as AccessVlan.
Explanation The RADIUS server attempted to assign a VLAN to a supplicant on a port with a voice
VLAN that is equal to the access VLAN. [chars] is the port number.
Recommended Action Either update the RADIUS configuration to not assign the VLAN equal to the
voice VLAN, or change the voice VLAN on this port.
Error Message DOT1X-5-ERR_RSPAN_VLAN: Dot1x can not be enabled on ports configured
in Remote SPAN vlan.
Explanation 802.1x could not be enabled on the remote Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN) VLAN port.
An attempt to set 802.1x port-control to auto or force-unauthorized mode on a port that is in a remote
SPAN VLAN, which is not allowed, causes this condition.
Recommended Action Disable the remote SPAN on the VLAN, and enable 802.1x.
Error Message DOT1X-5-ERR_SPANDST: Dot1x can not be enabled on [chars]. It is
configured as a SPAN Best port.
Explanation 802.1x cannot be enabled on a port that is a SPAN destination port because these
features are mutually exclusive. [chars] is the port.
Recommended Action Remove the SPAN destination port from the SPAN session before
reconfiguring 802.1x on the port.
Error Message DOT1X-5-ERR_TRUNK: Dot1x can not be enabled on Trunk port.
Explanation 802.1x could not be enabled on the trunk port. An attempt to set 802.1x port-control to
auto or force-unauthorized mode on a trunk port, which is not allowed, causes this condition.
Recommended Action Disable trunking on the interface, and then enable 802.1x.
Error Message DOT1X-5-ERR_TUNNEL: Dot1x can not be enabled on 802.1q tunnelling
enabled ports.
Explanation 802.1x could not be enabled on the 802.1Q tunneling-enabled port. An attempt to set
802.1x port-control to auto or force-unauthorized mode on a 802.1Q tunneling-enabled port, which
is not allowed, causes this condition.
Recommended Action Disable 802.1Q tunneling on the interface, and enable 802.1x.
Error Message DOT1X-5-ERR_VLAN_INTERNAL: The VLAN [dec] is being used internally and
cannot be assiged for use on the Dot1x port [chars] Vlan.
Explanation The VLAN is used internally and cannot be assigned again for use on this port. [dec] is
the VLAN ID, and [chars] is the port number.
Recommended Action Assign a different VLAN.
Error Message DOT1X-5-ERR_VLAN_INVALID: The VLAN [dec] is invalid and cannot be
assiged for use on the 802.1x port [chars] Vlan.
Explanation The specified VLAN is out of range and cannot be assigned for use on this port. [dec]
is the VLAN ID, and [chars] is the port number.
Recommended Action Use a valid VLAN.
Error Message DOT1X-5-ERR_VLAN_NOT_ASSIGNABLE: RADIUS tried to assign a VLAN to
dot1x port [chars] whose VLAN cannot be assigned.
Explanation The RADIUS server tried to assign a VLAN to a supplicant on a port whose VLAN
cannot be changed, such as a routed port. [chars] is the port number.
Recommended Action There is no recommended action.
Error Message DOT1X-5-ERR_VLAN_NOT_FOUND: Attempt to assign non-existent [chars]
VLAN [chars] to dot1x port [chars].
Explanation An attempt to assign a VLAN to a supplicant on a port failed because the VLAN was
not found in the VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP) database. [chars] is the port number.
Recommended Action Make sure that the VLAN exists, or use another VLAN.
Error Message DOT1X-5-ERR_VLAN_RESERVED: The VLAN [dec] is a reserved vlan and cannot
be assiged for use on the Dot1x port [chars] Vlan.
Explanation The VLAN specified is a reserved VLAN and cannot be assigned for use on this port.
[dec] is the VLAN ID, and [chars] is the port number.
Recommended Action Assign a different VLAN.
Error Message DOT1X-5-ERR_VLAN_RSPAN_CONFIGURED: VLAN [dec] is configured as a
Remote SPAN VLAN, which has Dot1x enabled interface(s) configured. Please disable
Dot1x on all ports in this VLAN or do not enable RSPAN on this VLAN.
Explanation Remote SPAN should not be enabled on a VLAN with 802.1x-enabled interfaces. [dec]
is the VLAN ID.
Recommended Action Either disable the RSPAN configuration on the VLAN, or disable 802.1x on all
interfaces in this VLAN.
Error Message DOT1X-5-ERR_VVID_NOT_SUPPORTED: Dot1x can not be enabled on this port
with Voice VLAN configured.
Explanation 802.1x and voice VLAN cannot be configured on the same port.
Recommended Action Remove the voice VLAN configuration on the port, and retry the 802.1x
authentication process.
Error Message DOT1X-5-INVALID_MAC: Invalid MAC address (zero, broadcast or multicast
mac address [chars] is trying to authenticate).
Explanation An authentication was attempted for a zero, broadcast, or multicast MAC address using
802.1x. 802.1x authentication is allowed only for a valid nonzero, nonbroadcast, or nonmulticast
source MAC address. [chars] is the MAC address.
Recommended Action Connect a 802.1x-supported host to the 802.1x-enabled port.
Error Message DOT1X-5-NO_UNIDIR_EDGE: Unidirectional port-control is configured on
interface [chars], but will not be activated. Port is not configured for portfast.
Explanation The unidirectional port-control feature is configured but will not be activated because
the specified port is not configured as a PortFast port. [chars] is the name of the specified port.
Recommended Action To activate the unidirectional port-control feature, enter the spanning-tree
portfast interface configuration command.
Error Message DOT1X-5-NO_UNIDIR_MULTIAUTH: Unidirectional port-control is
configured on interface [chars], but will not be activated. Port is in multi-auth
mode.
Explanation The unidirectional port-control feature is configured but will not be activated because
the specified port is configured in multi-auth mode. [chars] is the interface number.
Recommended Action To activate the unidirectional port-control feature, enter the dot1x host-mode
interface configuration command to change the mode.
Error Message DOT1X-5-NOT_DOT1X_CAPABLE: Dot1x disabled on interface [chars] because
it is not an Ethernet interface.
Explanation 802.1x authentication is disabled on the interface because it is not an Ethernet interface.
[chars] is the interface.
Recommended Action Enable 802.1x authentication only on Ethernet interfaces.
DOT1X_SWITCH Messages
Error Message DOT1X_SWITCH-5-ERR_ADDING_ADDRESS: Unable to add address [enet] on
[chars] AuditSessionID [chars]
Explanation The client MAC address could not be added to the MAC address table because the
hardware memory is full or because the address is a secure address on another port. This message
might appear if 802.1x is enabled. [enet] is the client MAC address, the first [chars] is the interface,
and the second [chars] is the session ID.
Recommended Action If hardware memory is full, remove some of the dynamic MAC addresses. If
the client address is on another port, remove it from that port.
Error Message DOT1X_SWITCH-5-ERR_INVALID_PRIMARY_VLAN: Attempt to assign primary
VLAN [dec] to 802.1x port [chars] AuditSessionID [chars]
Explanation An attempt was made to assign a primary VLAN to an 802.1x port. This is not allowed.
[dec] is the VLAN, the first [chars] is the port, and the second [chars] is the session ID.
Recommended Action Assign a different VLAN.
Error Message DOT1X_SWITCH-5-ERR_INVALID_SEC_VLAN: Attempt to assign invalid
secondary VLAN [dec] to PVLAN host 802.1x port [chars] AuditSessionID [chars]
Explanation An attempt was made to assign a nonsecondary VLAN to a private VLAN host 802.1x
port. [dec] is the VLAN, the first [chars] is the port, and the second [chars] is the session ID.
Recommended Action Change the port mode so that it is no longer a private VLAN host port, or use
a valid secondary VLAN.
Error Message DOT1X_SWITCH-5-ERR_PRIMARY_VLAN_NOT_FOUND: Attempt to assign VLAN
[dec], whose primary VLAN does not exist or is shutdown, to 802.1x port [chars]
AuditSessionID [chars]
Explanation An attempt was made to assign a private VLAN whose primary VLAN does not exist or
is shut down. [dec] is the VLAN, the first [chars] is the port, and the second [chars] is the session ID.
Recommended Action Check that the primary VLAN exists and is not shut down. Check that the
private VLAN is associated with a primary VLAN.
Error Message DOT1X_SWITCH-5-ERR_RADIUS_VLAN_NOT_FOUND: Attempt to assign
non-existent VLAN [chars] to dot1x port [chars]
Explanation RADIUS attempted to assign a VLAN with a particular name or ID to a supplicant on a
port but the name or ID could not be found on the switch. [dec] is the VLAN, and [chars] is the port.
Recommended Action Check that a VLAN with the specified name or ID exists on the switch.
Error Message DOT1X_SWITCH-5-ERR_SEC_VLAN_INVALID: Attempt to assign secondary VLAN
[dec] to non-PVLAN host 802.1x port [chars] AuditSessionID [chars]
Explanation An attempt was made to assign a secondary VLAN to a port that is not a private VLAN
host port. This is not allowed. [dec] is the VLAN, the first [chars] is the port, and the second [chars]
is the session ID.
Recommended Action Change the port mode so that it is configured as a private VLAN host port, or
use a different VLAN that is not configured as a secondary VLAN..
Error Message DOT1X_SWITCH-5-ERR_SPAN_DST_PORT: Attempt to assign VLAN [dec] to
802.1x port [chars], which is configured as a SPAN destination AuditSessionID
[chars]
Explanation An attempt was made to assign a VLAN to an 802.1x port that is configured as a
Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN) destination port. [dec] is the VLAN, the first [chars] is the port, and
the second [chars] is the session ID.
Recommended Action Change the SPAN configuration so that the port is no longer a SPAN
destination port, or change the configuration so that no VLAN is assigned.
Error Message DOT1X_SWITCH-5-ERR_VLAN_EQ_MDA_INACTIVE: Multi-Domain Authentication
cannot activate because Data and Voice VLANs are the same on port AuditSessionID
[chars]
Explanation Multi-Domain Authentication (MDA) host mode cannot start when the configured data
VLAN on a port is the same as the voice VLAN. [chars] is the port session ID.
Recommended Action Change either the voice VLAN or the access VLAN on the interface so that
they are not the same. MDA then starts.
Error Message DOT1X_SWITCH-5-ERR_VLAN_EQ_VVLAN: Data VLAN [dec] on port [chars]
cannot be equivalent to the Voice VLAN AuditSessionID [chars]
Explanation An attempt was made to assign a data VLAN to an 802.1x port that is the same as the
voice VLAN. [dec] is the VLAN, the first [chars] is the port, and the second [chars] is the session ID.
Recommended Action Change either the voice VLAN or the 802.1x-assigned VLAN on the interface
so that they are not the same.
Error Message DOT1X_SWITCH-5-ERR_VLAN_INTERNAL: Attempt to assign internal VLAN
[dec] to 802.1x port [chars] AuditSessionID [chars]
Explanation An attempt was made to assign an invalid VLAN to an 802.1x port. The VLAN specified
is used internally and cannot be assigned to this port. [dec] is the VLAN, the first [chars] is the port,
and the second [chars] is the session ID.
Recommended Action Assign a different VLAN.
Error Message DOT1X_SWITCH-5-ERR_VLAN_INVALID: Attempt to assign invalid VLAN [dec]
to 802.1x port [chars] AuditSessionID [chars]
Explanation An attempt was made to assign an invalid VLAN to an 802.1x port. The VLAN specified
is out of range. [dec] is the VLAN, the first [chars] is the port, and the second [chars] is the session
ID.
Recommended Action Change the configuration to use a valid VLAN.
Error Message DOT1X_SWITCH-5-ERR_VLAN_NOT_FOUND: Attempt to assign non-existent or
shutdown VLAN [chars] to 802.1x port [chars] AuditSessionID [chars]
Explanation An attempt was made to assign a VLAN to an 802.1x port, but the VLAN was not found
in the VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP) database. [dec] is the VLAN, the first [chars] is the port, and
the second [chars] is the session ID.
Recommended Action Check that the VLAN exists and is not shut down, or use another VLAN.
Error Message DOT1X_SWITCH-5-ERR_VLAN_ON_ROUTED_PORT: Attempt to assign VLAN [dec]
to routed 802.1x port [chars] AuditSessionID [chars]
Explanation An attempt was made to assign a VLAN to a supplicant on a routed port. This is not
allowed. [dec] is the VLAN ID, the first [chars] is the port, and the second [chars] is the session ID.
Recommended Action Either disable the VLAN assignment or change the port type to a nonrouted
port.
Error Message DOT1X_SWITCH-5-ERR_VLAN_PROMISC_PORT: Attempt to assign VLAN [dec] to
promiscuous 802.1x port [chars] AuditSessionID [chars]
Explanation An attempt was made to assign a VLAN to a promiscuous 802.1x port. This is not
allowed. [dec] is the VLAN, the first [chars] is the port, and the second [chars] is the session ID.
Recommended Action Change the port mode so that it is no longer a promiscuous port or change the
configuration so that no VLAN is assigned.
Error Message DOT1X_SWITCH-5-ERR_VLAN_RESERVED: Attempt to assign reserved VLAN
[dec] to 802.1x port [chars] AuditSessionID [chars]
Explanation An attempt was made to assign an invalid VLAN to an 802.1x port. The VLAN specified
is a reserved VLAN and cannot be assigned to this port. [dec] is the VLAN, the first [chars] is the
port, and the seconds [chars] is the session ID.
Recommended Action Assign a different VLAN.
Error Message DOT1X_SWITCH-5-ERR_VLAN_RSPAN: Attempt to assign RSPAN VLAN [dec] to
802.1x port [chars]. 802.1x is incompatible with RSPAN AuditSessionID [chars]
Explanation Remote SPAN should not be enabled on a VLAN with 802.1x-enabled. [dec] is the
VLAN, the first [chars] is the port, and the second [chars] is the session ID.
Recommended Action Either disable remote SPAN configuration on the VLAN or disable 802.1x on
all the ports in this VLAN.
DTP Messages
Error Message DTP-4-MEM_UNAVAIL: Memory was not available to perform the trunk
negotiation action.
Explanation The system is unable to negotiate trunks because of a lack of memory.
Recommended Action Reduce other system activity to ease memory demands.
Error Message DTP-4-TMRERR: An internal timer error occurred when trunking on
interface [chars].
Explanation A timer used by the trunking protocol unexpectedly expired. [chars] is the trunked
interface.
Recommended Action This problem is corrected internally and has no long-term ramifications.
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 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-DOMAINMISMATCH: Unable to perform trunk negotiation on port
[chars] because of VTP domain mismatch.
Explanation The two ports in the trunk negotiation belong to different VTP domains. Trunking can
be configured only when the ports belong to the same VTP domain. [chars] is the port number.
Recommended Action Ensure that the ports in the trunk negotiation belong to the same VTP domain.
Error Message DTP-5-ILGLCFG: Illegal config (on, isl--on,dot1q) on [chars].
Explanation One end of the trunk link is configured as on with Inter-Switch Link (ISL) encapsulation
and that the other end is configured as on with 802.1Q encapsulation. [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 The interface changed from a trunk port to an access port. [chars] is the interface that
changed.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message DTP-5-TRUNKPORTCHG: Port [chars] has changed from [chars] trunk to
[chars] trunk.
Explanation The encapsulation type of the trunk port 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 No action is required.
Error Message DTP-5-TRUNKPORTON: Port [chars] has become [chars] trunk.
Explanation The interface has changed from an access port to a trunk port. The first [chars] is the
interface, and the second [chars] is the encapsulation type.
Recommended Action No action is required.
EC Messages
Error Message EC-4-NOMEM: Not enough memory available for [chars].
Explanation The LACP or the PAgP EtherChannel could not obtain the memory it needed to initialize
the required data structures. [chars] is the data structure name.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message EC-4-NOMEMORINCOMPAT: Allocation of the [chars] failed.
Explanation The system could not obtain the required memory, or the operation was not allowed by
the system. [chars] is the name of the data structure that cannot be allocated.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message EC-4-SSOINCOMPAT: Routed port channels cannot be created while the
switch is configured in the SSO redundancy mode.
Explanation Routed-Port Channels are not supported when the switch is configured in stateful
switchover (SSO) redundancy mode.
Recommended Action Switch to route processor redundancy (RPR) mode, or use a switch virtual
interface (SVI) in a VLAN where a Layer 2 PortChannel is the only member.
Error Message EC-5-BUNDLE: Interface [chars] joined port-channel [chars].
Explanation 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-DONTBNDL: [chars] suspended: incompatible remote port with
[chars]
Explanation The configuration of the remote port is different from the configuration of other remote
ports in the bundle. A port can only join the bundle when the configuration of the local port and the
configuration of the remote port are the same as other ports already in the bundle. The first [chars]
is the name of the local interface that is being suspended, and the second [chars] is the name of the
local interface that is already bundled.
Recommended Action Make sure that the configuration of the remote ports is the same for all ports in
the bundle.
Error Message EC-5-CANNOT_ALLOCATE_AGGREGATOR: Aggregator limit reached, cannot
allocate aggregator for group [dec].
Explanation A new aggregator cannot be allocated in the group. [dec] is the affected 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_BUNDLE1: Port-channel [chars] is down, port [chars] will
remain stand-alone.
Explanation The aggregation port is down. The port remains standalone until the aggregation port is
up. The first [chars] is the EtherChannel, and the second [chars] is the port number.
Recommended Action Ensure that the other ports in the bundle have the same configuration.
Error Message EC-5-CANNOT_BUNDLE2: [chars] is not compatible with [chars] and will
be suspended ([chars]).
Explanation 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 (a switch port or a routed port) 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-CANNOT_BUNDLE_LACP: [chars] is not compatible with aggregators in
channel [dec] and cannot attach to them ([chars]).
Explanation The port has different port attributes than the port channel or ports within the port
channel. [chars] is the incompatible port, [dec] is the channel group number, and the last [chars] is
the reason.
Recommended Action For the port to join the bundle, change the port attributes so that they match the
port.
Error Message EC-5-COMPATIBLE: [chars] is compatible with port-channel members.
Explanation A port was not operational because its attributes were different from those of the port
channel or ports within the port channel. The system has detected that the attributes of the port now
match the port-channel attributes. [chars] is the affected port.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message EC-5-DONTBNDL: [chars] suspended: incompatible partner port with
[chars].
Explanation Configuration of the remote port differs from the configuration of other remote ports in
the bundle. A port can only join the bundle when its global configuration and the configuration of
the remote port are the same as other ports in the bundle. The first [chars] is the suspended local
interface, and the second [chars] is the local interface that is already bundled.
Recommended Action Verify that the configuration of the partner ports is the same for all ports in the
bundle.
Error Message EC-5-ERRPROT: Channel protocol mismatch for interface [chars] in group
[dec]: the interface can not be added to the channel group.
Explanation The interface cannot be added to the channel-group with the specified mode. [chars] is
the interface, and [dec] is the channel-group.
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 The interface cannot be selected for the specified protocol because it is already part of
a channel with a different protocol. [chars] is the interface.
Recommended Action Remove the interface from the channel group.
Error Message EC-5-ERRPROT3: Command rejected: the interface [chars] is already part
of a channel.
Explanation The interface cannot be unselected for the specified protocol because it is already part
of a channel group. [chars] is the interface.
Recommended Action Remove the interface from the channel group.
Error Message EC-5-L3DONTBNDL1: [chars] suspended: PAgP not enabled on the remote
port.
Explanation PAgP is enabled on the Layer 3 interface but the partner port is not enabled for PAgP.
In this mode, the port is placed in a suspended state. [chars] is the Layer 3 interface.
Recommended Action Enable PAgP on the remote side by using the channel-group interface
configuration command.
Error Message EC-5-L3DONTBNDL2: [chars] suspended: LACP currently not enabled on the
remote port.
Explanation LACP is enabled on a Layer 3 interface but is not enabled on the partner port. In this
mode, the port is put in a suspended state. [chars] is the interface name.
Recommended Action Enable LACP on the remote side.
Error Message EC-5-NOLACP: Invalid EC mode, LACP not enabled.
Explanation The EtherChannel mode cannot be set because LACP is not included in the software
image.
Recommended Action Install a software image that includes LACP, and set the EC mode to on.
Error Message EC-5-NOPAGP: Invalid EC mode, PAgP not enabled.
Explanation PAgP is not included in the Cisco IOS image and 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-PORTDOWN: Shutting down [chars] as its port-channel is
admin-down.
Explanation The administrative state of the port is controlled by the administrative state of its
aggregate port. If the administrative state of the aggregate port is down, the administrative state of
the port is also forced to be down. [chars] is the physical interface.
Recommended Action Enter the no shutdown interface configuration command on the aggregate port
to activate the aggregation port.
Error Message EC-5-STAYDOWN: [chars] will remain down as its port-channel [chars] is
admin-down.
Explanation The administrative state of the aggregation port overrides that of the affected port. If the
aggregation port is administratively down, all ports in the aggregation port are forced to be
administratively down. The first [chars] is the physical interface, and the second [chars] is the
EtherChannel.
Recommended Action Enter the no shutdown interface configuration command on the aggregation
port to activate (unshut) the aggregation port.
Error Message EC-5-STAYDOWN: no-shut not allowed on [chars]. Module [dec] not online.
Explanation An interface with an EtherChannel configuration cannot be enabled by using the no
shutdown interface configuration command because 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. [chars] is the interface, and
[dec] is the module.
Recommended Action No action is required. Wait until the module is online to find out the
port-channel setting of the EtherChannel.
Error Message EC-5-UNBUNDLE: Interface [chars] left the port-channel [chars].
Explanation The listed interface left the specified EtherChannel. The first [chars] is the physical
interface, which can be a switch port or a routed port, 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 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 SPAN destination
port. All of these are illegal 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, removing the illegal configuration.
EPM Messages
Error Message EPM-6-AUTH_ACL: POLICY [chars]| EVENT [chars]
Explanation The switch has sent or received a download request for a downloadable ACL (dACL).
The first [chars] is the dACL policy, and the second [chars] is the event.
Recommended Action No action is required.
ESF Messages
Error Message ESF_API-3-MTU_SET_FAILED: MTU size of [dec] failed on port [dec]
Explanation An internal error prevents the switch from configuring the jumbo maximum transmission
unit (MTU) setting on the enhanced-services ports. The first [dec] is the MTU size, and the second
[dec] is the port number.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still need assistance, open a case with the TAC, or provide
your Cisco technical support representative with your information.
ETHCNTR Messages
Error Message ETHCNTR-3-HALF_DUX_COLLISION_EXCEED_THRESHOLD: Collision at [chars]
exceed threshold. Consider as loop-back.
Explanation The collisions on a half-duplex port exceeded the threshold, and the port is treated as a
loopback. [chars] is the port where the threshold was exceeded.
Recommended Action No action is required. The port is error disabled until the problem is resolved.
Error Message ETHCNTR-3-LOOP_BACK_DETECTED:, Loop-back detected on [chars]. The port
is forced to linkdown.
Explanation A keepalive packet was looped back to the port that sent the keepalive. The loopback
condition might be caused by a balun cable being accidentally connected to the port, or there might
be a loop in the network. [chars] is the port.
Recommended Action Examine 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. We do not recommend using the no
keepalive interface command to disable keepalives. The cause of this network loop must be found
and corrected. Although disabling keepalives prevents the port from being error disabled, it does not
resolve the cause of the problem and can affect network stability. See CSCea46385 for more
information.
Error Message ETHCNTR-3-NO_HARDWARE_RESOURCES: Not enough hardware resources.
Shutting down [chars].
Explanation Too many VLANs and routed ports are configured. [chars] is the short interface name,
such as Gi1/0/1, or the VLAN name, such as VLAN0002.
Recommended Action Reduce the total number of VLANs and routed ports to less than 1023. To
preserve configuration and connections across reboots, save the configuration.
EXPRESS_SETUP Messages
Error Message EXPRESS_SETUP-3-UNABLE_TO_RESET_CONFIG: [chars].
Explanation The system cannot reset the configuration. [chars] is a text string that explains why the
reset failed. For example, error renaming config file, error removing config file, or error
removing private config file.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message EXPRESS_SETUP-6-CONFIG_IS_RESET: [chars].
Explanation The configuration is reset. [chars] is a text message that clarifies the reset event, such
as The configuration is reset and the system will now reboot.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message EXPRESS_SETUP-6-MODE_ENTERED.
Explanation The Express Setup mode is active.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message EXPRESS_SETUP-6-MODE_EXITED.
Explanation The Express Setup mode is no longer active.
Recommended Action No action is required.
FRNTEND_CTRLR Messages
Error Message FRNTEND_CTRLR-1-MGR_TXQ_FULL: The front end controller Tx queue
reached watermark level
Explanation There are too many messages in the queue between the front-end controller and the
switch software.
Recommended Action Try reloading the switch. If this does not resolve the issue, this might be a
hardware problem. Contact the Cisco technical support representative.
GBIC_SECURITY Messages
Note
The Catalyst 3750 Metro switch supports SFP modules and does not support GBIC modules. Although the error message text refers to GBIC interfaces and modules, on the Catalyst 3750 Metro switch, the messages actually refer to the SFP interfaces and modules.
Error Message GBIC_SECURITY-4-EEPROM_CRC_ERR: EEPROM checksum error for GBIC in
[chars].
Explanation The GBIC in the specified port has invalid EEPROM data. [chars] is the port in which
the GBIC is inserted.
Recommended Action Remove the GBIC from the port.
Error Message GBIC_SECURITY-4-EEPROM_READ_ERR: Error in reading GBIC serial ID in
[chars].
Explanation An error occurred while the switch was reading the GBIC type from the EEPROM.
[chars] is the port in which the GBIC is inserted.
Recommended Action Remove the GBIC from the port.
Error Message GBIC_SECURITY-4-EEPROM_SECURITY_ERR: GBIC in [chars] failed security
check.
Explanation The GBIC in the specified port has invalid EEPROM data. [chars] is the port in which
the GBIC is inserted.
Recommended Action Remove the GBIC from the port.
Error Message GBIC_SECURITY-4-GBIC_INTERR: Internal error occurred in setup for GBIC
interface [chars].
Explanation 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, find out more about the error by using the show tech-support privileged EXEC
command. Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log. Research and
attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to look for similar
reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or contact your Cisco
technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information. For
more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error Message
Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5 for more information.
Error Message GBIC_SECURITY-6-SFP_INSERTED: Transceiver SFP [chars] module inserted
in [chars]
Explanation The online insertion and removal (OIR) facility detected a newly inserted transceiver
module for the interface specified in the message. The first [chars] is the module, and the second
[chars] is the interface.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message GBIC_SECURITY-6-SFP_REMOVED: Transceiver SFP [chars] module removed
from [chars]
Explanation The OIR facility detected the removal of a transceiver module from the interface
specified in the message. The first [chars] is the module, and the second [chars] is the interface.
Recommended Action No action is required.
GBIC_SECURITY_CRYPT Messages
Note
The switch supports SFP modules and does not support GBIC modules. Although the error message text refers to GBIC interfaces and modules, the messages from the switch actually refer to the SFP interfaces and modules.
Error Message GBIC_SECURITY_CRYPT-4-ID_MISMATCH: Identification check failed for
GBIC in port [chars]
Explanation The SFP module was identified as a Cisco SFP module but the system could not verify
its identity. [chars] is the port.
Recommended Action Ensure that the Cisco IOS software running on the switch supports the SFP
module. You might need to upgrade your software. Otherwise, verify that the SFP module was
obtained from Cisco or from a supported vendor.
Error Message GBIC_SECURITY_CRYPT-4-UNRECOGNIZED_VENDOR: GBIC in port [chars]
manufactured by an unrecognized vendor
Explanation The SFP module was identified as a Cisco SFP module but the switch could not match
its manufacturer with one on the known list of Cisco SFP module vendors. [chars] is the port.
Recommended Action Ensure that the Cisco IOS software running on the switch supports the SFP
module. You might need to upgrade your software.
Error Message GBIC_SECURITY_CRYPT-4-VN_DATA_CRC_ERROR: GBIC in port [chars] has bad
crc
Explanation The SFP module was identified as a Cisco SFP module but it does not have valid CRC
in the EEPROM data. [chars] is the port.
Recommended Action Ensure that the Cisco IOS software running on the switch supports the SFP
module. You might need to upgrade your software. Even if the SFP module is unrecognized by the
switch, the SFP module might still operate properly but have limited functionality.
GBIC_SECURITY_UNIQUE Messages
This section contains the Cisco GBIC module and SFP module security messages that identify whether the module is unique.
Note
The switch supports SFP modules and does not support GBIC modules. Although the error message text refers to GBIC interfaces and modules, the messages from the switch 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 The SFP module was identified as a Cisco SFP module but its vendor ID and serial
number match that of another interface on the system. The first [dec]/[dec] is the interface of the
duplicate SPF module, and the second [dec]/[dec] is the interface of the existing module.
Recommended Action Cisco SFP modules are assigned unique serial numbers. Verify that the module
was obtained from Cisco or a supported vendor.
Error Message GBIC_SECURITY_UNIQUE-4-DUPLICATE_SN: GBIC interface [dec]/[dec] has
the same serial number as another GBIC interface.
Explanation The SFP module was identified as a Cisco SFP module but its serial number matches
that of another interface on the system. [dec]/[dec] is the interface in which the duplicate module is
installed.
Recommended Action Cisco SFP modules are assigned unique serial numbers. Verify that the module
was obtained from Cisco or a supported vendor.
HARDWARE Messages
Error Message HARDWARE-2-FAN_ERROR: Fan [chars] Failure
Explanation The switch fan is not working. [chars] is the fan name.
Recommended Action This is a hardware failure. The fan might recover automatically. If the fan fails
persistently, copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log. Research
and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to look for
similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or contact your
Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information.
For more information about the online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error Message
Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message HARDWARE-3-ASICNUM_ERROR: [traceback] Port-ASIC number [dec] is
invalid
Explanation The port ASIC number is invalid. [dec] is the port ASIC number.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still need assistance, open a case with the TAC, or provide
your Cisco technical support representative with your information.
Error Message HARDWARE-3-INDEX_ERROR: Index value [dec] is invalid.
Explanation The index in the hardware table is out-of-range. [dec] is the index value.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message HARDWARE-3-INTRNUM_ERROR: Port-ASIC Interrupt number [dec] is invalid.
Explanation The interrupt ID used in a port ASIC is invalid. [dec] is the interrupt number.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message HARDWARE-3-PORTNUM_ERROR: [traceback] port number [dec] is invalid
Explanation The port number is out of range. [dec] is the port number.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still need assistance, open a case with the TAC, or provide
your Cisco technical support representative with your information.
Error Message HARDWARE-3-STATS_ERROR: Statistics ID [dec] is invalid.
Explanation The statistics ID used is out of range. The statistics supported by the port ASIC are
identified by an ID. [dec] is the statistics ID.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
HLFM Messages
Error Message HLFM-3-MACFREE_ERROR: MAC address [enet], vlan [dec] is still
referenced; cannot free.
Explanation An attempt was made to free a MAC address before releasing all references to it. [enet]
is the MAC address, and [dec] is the VLAN ID.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message HLFM-3-MAP_ERROR: IP address [IP_address] not in mac tables,
mac-address [enet], vlan [dec].
Explanation The IP address and MAC address tables are out of sync. [IP_address] is the IP address,
[enet] is the MAC address, and [dec] is the VLAN ID.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message HLFM-3-MOD_SD: Failed to modify Station Descriptor with index [dec],
vlan [dec], di [dec], error [dec], mad [dec], ref-count [dec].
Explanation The forwarding manager attempted to modify a station descriptor that is no longer in
use or is invalid. The first [dec] is the station index, the second [dec] is the VLAN ID, the third [dec]
is the destination index, the fourth [dec] is the error code, the fifth [dec] is the MAC address
descriptor, and the sixth [dec] is the ref-count for this MAC address descriptor.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message HLFM-3-SEND_FAIL: Failed to send RPC message, req [dec], [chars].
Explanation A local resource error occured, or too many outgoing messages are queued for the
message class. [dec] is the RPC request number, and [chars] is an optional comment.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
IDBMAN Messages
Error Message IDBMAN-3-AGGPORTMISMATCH: [chars]: [chars]([dec] / [dec]) does not
match internal slot/port state [chars]([dec] / [dec]).
Explanation An internal error caused the software to use an invalid aggregate port. The first [chars]
is the name of the function where the error occurred. The second and third [chars] are the
port-channel names, and the ([dec] / [dec]) are the slot and port numbers (slot/port).
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message IDBMAN-3-DELETEDAGGPORT: [chars]([dec] / [dec]) Group [dec] has been
deleted, but is being reused.
Explanation An internal error caused an interface that has been deleted to be reused for a new
aggregate port. [chars] is the port-channel name, and the ([dec] / [dec]) are the slot and port numbers
(slot/port). The last [dec] is the channel-group number.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the
"Error Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message IDBMAN-3-INVALIDAGGPORTBANDWIDTH: [chars]([dec] / [dec]) has an
invalid bandwidth value of [dec].
Explanation An internal error caused an invalid bandwidth to be used for an aggregate port. [chars]
is the port-channel name, the ([dec] / [dec]) are the slot and port numbers (slot/port), and the last
[dec] is the bandwidth.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message IDBMAN-3-INVALIDPORT: [chars]: trying to use invalid port number [dec]
( Max [dec] ).
Explanation An internal error caused an invalid port number to be used by the software. [chars] is
the interface name, the first [dec] is the port number that is invalid, and the second [dec] is the
maximum allowed value for a port number.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message IDBMAN-3-INVALIDVLAN: [chars]: trying to use invalid Vlan [dec].
Explanation An internal error caused an invalid VLAN to be used by the software. [chars] is the
interface name, and [dec] is the VLAN number that is invalid.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message IDBMAN-3-NOTANAGGPORT: [chars]( [dec] / [dec] ) is not an aggregate
port.
Explanation An internal error caused an interface that is not an aggregate port to be used for
aggregate port operations. [chars] is the interface name, and ([dec] / [dec]) are the slot and port
number (slot/port).
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message IDBMAN-3-PORTNOTINAGGPORT: [chars]([dec] / [dec]) is not present in
Aggport [chars [([dec] / [dec]).
Explanation Internal error detected. A port that was supposed to be in an aggregate port was found
not to be. The first [chars] is the interface name, and the second [chars] is the port-channel name.
The ([dec] / [dec]) are the slot and port numbers (slot/port).
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message IDBMAN-3-VLANINUSE: [chars]: Vlan [dec] is in use by [chars].
Explanation Each Layer 3 interface is associated with a VLAN. Another Layer 3 interface is using
the associated VLAN. The first [chars] is the interface name, [dec] is the VLAN number, and the
second [chars] is the interface using the VLAN.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message IDBMAN-3-VLANNOTSET: [chars]: Vlan [dec] not set since it already has
Vlan [dec].
Explanation An interface VLAN was not set to the requested value because of an internal error.
[chars] is the interface name, the first [dec] is the new VLAN number, and the second [dec] is the
currently assigned VLAN number.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message IDBMAN-6-VLANMAPPED: Vlan [dec] is mapped to [chars].
Explanation The VLAN is mapped to this interface.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message IDBMAN-4-ACTIVEPORTSINAGGPORT: [chars]( [dec] / [dec] ) has [dec]
active ports, but is being removed.
Explanation An internal error removed an aggregate port with active ports. [chars] is the
port-channel name, and the ([dec] / [dec]) are the slot and port number (slot/port). The last [dec] is
the number of currently active ports.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
IFMGR Messages
Error Message IFMGR-3-IFINDEX_PERSIST_ENTRY_CORRUPT: [chars] seems to be corrupted.
Trying to read [dec] size
Explanation The ifIndex table is corrupted. [chars] is the path to the IfIndex file, and [dec] is the
number of bytes being read from the ifIndex table when the corruption was detected.
Recommended Action Use the delete nvram:ifindex-table privileged EXEC command to delete the
ifindex table.
Error Message IFMGR-3-INVALID_PERSISTENT_DATA: Invalid persistent data
Explanation The interface manager attempted to write invalid persistent data.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still need assistance, open a case with the TAC, or provide
your Cisco technical support representative with your information.
ILET Messages
Error Message ILET-1-AUTHENTICATION_FAIL: This Switch may not have been manufactured
by Cisco or with Cisco's authorization. This product may contain software that
was copied in violation of Cisco's license terms. If your use of this product is
the cause of a support issue, Cisco may deny operation of the product, support
under your warranty or under a Cisco technical support program such as Smartnet.
Please contact Cisco's Technical Assistance Center for more information.
Explanation A license authentication failure occurred for the switch.
Recommended Action Contact your Cisco sales representative for assistance.
Error Message ILET-1-DEVICE_AUTHENTICATION_FAIL: The [chars] inserted in this switch
may not have been manufactured by Cisco or with Cisco's authorization. If your use
of this product is the cause of a support issue, Cisco may deny operation of the
product, support under your warranty or under a Cisco technical support program
such as Smartnet. Please contact Cisco's Technical Assistance Center for more
information.
Explanation A license authentication failure occurred for a component installed in the switch. [chars]
is the component.
Recommended Action Contact your Cisco sales representative for assistance
MAC_LIMIT Messages
Error Message MAC_LIMIT-4-DROP: Vlan [dec] with Configured limit = [dec] has
currently [dec] Entries.
Explanation The number of MAC address table entries for a VLAN is less than or equal to the
maximum number allowed. The first [dec] is the VLAN ID, the second [dec] is the maximum
number of MAC address entries, and the third [dec] is the number of entries in the MAC address
table.
Recommended Action Contact your network administrator to configure this action.
Error Message MAC_LIMIT-4-ENFORCE: Enforcing limit on Vlan [dec] with Configured
limit = [dec].
Explanation The number of MAC address entries for the VLAN exceeds the maximum number
allowed. The configured action is to limit the number of entries to the maximum allowed. The first
[dec] is the VLAN ID, and the second [dec] is the maximum number of MAC address entries.
Recommended Action Contact your network administrator to configure this action.
Error Message MAC_LIMIT-4-EXCEED: Vlan [dec] with Configured limit = [dec] has
currently [dec] Entries.
Explanation The number of MAC address entries for a VLAN exceeds the maximum number
allowed. The first [dec] is the VLAN ID, the second [dec] is the maximum number of MAC address
entries, and the third [dec] is the number of entries in the MAC address table.
Recommended Action Contact your network administrator to configure this action.
MAC_MOVE Messages
Error Message MAC_MOVE-4-NOTIF: Host [enet] in vlan [dec] is flapping between port
[chars] and port [chars].
Explanation The host is moving between the specified ports. [enet] is the Ethernet address of the
host, [dec] is the VLAN ID, the first [chars] is the first port, and the second [chars] is the second port.
Recommended Action Check your network for loops.
PAGP_DUAL_ACTIVE Messages
Error Message PAGP_DUAL_ACTIVE-3-OBJECT_CREATE_FAILED: Unable to create [chars]
Explanation The switch cannot create the specified managed object. [chars] is the object name.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message PAGP_DUAL_ACTIVE-3-RECOVERY_TRIGGER: PAgP running on [chars] informing
virtual switches of dual-active: new active id [enet], old id [enet]
Explanation PAgP received a new active ID on the specified interface, which means that all virtual
switches are in a dual-active scenario. The interface is informing virtual switches of this, which
causes one switch to go into recovery mode. [chars] is the interface, the first [enet] is the new active
ID, and the second [enet] is the ID that it replaces.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message PAGP_DUAL_ACTIVE-3-REGISTRY_ADD_ERR: Failure in adding to [chars]
registry
Explanation The switch could not add a function to the registry. [chars] is the registry name.
Recommended Action No action is required.
PHY Messages
Error Message PHY-4-BADTRANSCEIVER: An inappropriate transceiver has been inserted
in interface [chars].
Explanation A transceiver that should not be used is in the specified interface.
Recommended Action Remove the transceiver. If the transceiver is a Cisco device, contact your Cisco
technical support representative.
Error Message PHY-4-CHECK_SUM_FAILED: SFP EEPROM data check sum failed for SFP
interface [chars].
Explanation The SFP module was identified as a Cisco SFP module but the system cannot read the
vendor data information to verify whether it is correct. [chars] is the interface in which the SFP
module is installed.
Recommended Action Remove and then reinsert the SFP module. If it fails again with the same error
message, the SFP module might be defective.
Error Message PHY-4-EXCESSIVE_ERRORS: Excessive FCS, data, or idle word errors found
on interface [chars].
Explanation The system detected excessive frame check sequence (FCS), data word, or idle word
errors on the specified interface. [chars] is the interface.
Recommended Action Enter the show interface privileged EXEC command on the specified
interface, and check for cyclic redundancy check (CRC) and other input errors. If errors are
excessive, enter the shutdown interface configuration command and then the no shutdown interface
configuration command to reset the interface.
Error Message PHY-4-MODULE_DUP: SFPs in [chars] and in [chars] have duplicate
vendor-id and serial numbers.
Explanation The SFP module was identified as a Cisco SFP module, but its vendor ID and serial
number match that of another SFP module in the system. The first [chars] is the slot in which the
SFP module is installed, and the second [chars] is the slot where the duplicate SFP module is
installed.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PHY-4-SFP_NOT_SUPPORTED: The SFP in [chars] is not supported.
Explanation The SFP module type is not supported on this switch. [chars] is the interface.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PHY-4-UNSUPPORTED_SFP_CARRIER: Unsupported SFP carrier module found in
[chars]
Explanation The SFP carrier module was identified as an unsupported, non-Cisco SFP carrier
module. [chars] is the unsupported module.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PHY-4-UNSUPPORTED_TRANSCEIVER: Unsupported transceiver found in
[chars].
Explanation The SFP module was identified as an unsupported, non-Cisco SFP module. [chars] is
the unsupported module.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
PIMSN Messages
Error Message PIMSN-6-IGMPSN_GLOBAL: PIM Snooping global runtime mode [chars] due to
IGMP Snooping [chars].
Explanation When IGMP snooping is disabled, PIM snooping is disabled. When IGMP snooping is
re-enabled, PIM snooping is re-enabled. The first [chars] is the PIM snooping mode, and the second
[chars] is the IGMP snooping mode.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message PIMSN-6-IGMPSN_VLAN: PIM Snooping runtime mode on vlan [dec] [chars]
due to IGMP Snooping [chars].
Explanation When IGMP snooping is disabled, PIM snooping is disabled. When IGMP snooping is
re-enabled, PIM snooping is re-enabled. [dec] is the VLAN ID, the first [chars] is the PIM snooping
mode, and the second [chars] is the IGMP snooping mode.
Recommended Action No action is required.
PLATFORM Messages
Error Message PLATFORM-1-CRASHED: [chars].
Explanation The system is trying to display the error message that appeared when the switch failed
in a previous instance. [chars] is the description of the error message.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PLATFORM-3-NO_HARDWARE_RESOURCES: Not enough hardware resources.
Shutting down [chars].
Explanation There are too many VLANs and routed ports. [chars] is the short interface name, such
as Gi0/1, or the VLAN name, such as VLAN0002.
Recommended Action Reduce the total number of VLANs and routed ports to be less than 1023. To
preserve configurations and connections across reboots, save the configuration.
PLATFORM _CAT3750 Messages
Error Message PLATFORM_CAT3750-3-ERROR: [chars].
Explanation An internal error occurred. [chars] is the description of the error.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the
"Error Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5 for more information.
PLATFORM_FBM Messages
Error Message PLATFORM_FBM-4-REMOTE_ADD_VLAN: seeing problems while adding vlan
[dec] to bridge [dec] on box [dec], will keep retrying.
Explanation The VLAN could not be added to the bridge-group on a remote switch. The TCAM-full
condition on the remote switch might be set to stop all traffic. The first [dec] is the VLAN number,
the second [dec] is the bridge-group, and the third [dec] is the remote switch.
Recommended Action Enter the clear mac-address-table privileged EXEC command to restore the
normal operation of the switch.
Error Message PLATFORM_FBM-4-REMOTE_DEL_BG: seeing problems while deleting bridge
[dec] on box [dec], will keep retrying.
Explanation The bridge-group could not be deleted on a remote switch. The first [dec] is the bridge
group, and the second [dec] is the remote switch.
Recommended Action If the error message recurs, find out more about the error by using the show
tech-support privileged EXEC command. Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or
in the system log. Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the
Bug Toolkit to look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with
the TAC, or contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with
the gathered information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco,
see the "Error Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5 for more information.
Error Message PLATFORM_FBM-4-REMOTE_DEL_VLAN: seeing problems while deleting vlan
[dec] from bridge [dec] on box [dec], will keep retrying.
Explanation The VLAN could not be deleted from bridge-group on a remote switch. The first [dec]
is the VLAN number, the second [dec] is the bridge-group, and the third [dec] is the remote switch.
Recommended Action If the error message recurs, find out more about the error by using the show
tech-support privileged EXEC command. Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or
in the system log. Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the
Bug Toolkit to look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with
the TAC, or contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with
the gathered information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco,
see the "Error Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5 for more information.
Error Message PLATFORM_FBM-4-RECOVERED: Fallback bridging recovered from resource
crunch.
Explanation Fallback bridging has recovered from an earlier lack of resources.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message PLATFORM_FBM-4-RESOURCE_CRUNCH: Fallback bridging on bridge-group
[dec] is experiencing a resource crunch. One or more bridge-groups may not be
functional. It will recover automatically when system recovers from resource
crunch. Delete the bridge-group to immediately recover.
Explanation Fallback bridging could not be configured properly. The most likely cause is a
TCAM-full condition on at least one stack member. [dec] is the bridge-group.
Recommended Action The switch automatically recovers but this could take some time. For an
immediate recovery, use the shutdown interface configuration command to disable the port and stop
the traffic flow to the switch. Use the clear mac-address-table dynamic privileged EXEC
command to remove all MAC addresses from the TCAM. Use the no shutdown interface
configuration command to re-enable the port.
PLATFORM_PBR Messages
This section contains the policy-based routing (PBR) messages.
Error Message PLATFORM_PBR-2-NO_RMAP: Cannot create PBR data structures for
route-map [chars].
Explanation The PBR manager could not allocate the internal data structures for this route map. A
likely cause is lack of available memory. [chars] is the route map.
Recommended Action Simplify the configuration so that it requires less memory.
Error Message PLATFORM_PBR-3-INSTALL_FAIL: Policy route-map [chars] not installed in
hardware.
Explanation The PBR manager could not install the complete route map in hardware, so the packets
are forwarded to the CPU for processing. [chars] is the route map.
Recommended Action Simplify route-map configurations. For example, use the same route map on
multiple interfaces.
Error Message PLATFORM_PBR-3-MERGE_FAIL: [chars] ACL merge error [dec] on route-map
[chars].
Explanation The PBR manager could not merge the configured route map into a suitable form for
installing into the hardware. This error was probably caused by specifying an ACL that is too large
or too complex for the system. The first [chars] is the ACL, [dec] is the error number, and the second
[chars] is the route map.
Recommended Action Specify a smaller and less complicated configuration.
Error Message PLATFORM_PBR-3-NO_LABEL: Cannot allocate label for route-map [chars].
Explanation The PBR manager could not allocate a label for this route map. As a result, the hardware
cannot be programmed to implement policy routing. There is a limit of 247 labels for policy routing.
[chars] is the route map.
Recommended Action Simplify the configuration with label sharing. Use the same route maps on
multiple interfaces, if possible.
Error Message PLATFORM_PBR-3-UNSUPPORTED_RMAP: Route-map [chars] not supported for
Policy-Based Routing.
Explanation The route map attached to an interface for policy routing contains an action that is not
supported. This is a hardware limitation. [chars] is the route map.
Recommended Action Use the route-map map-tag permit global configuration command and the set
ip next-hop ip-address route-map configuration command to reconfigure the route map to use only
these supported actions.
Error Message PLATFORM_PBR-4-CPU_SUPPORTED_ACTION: Set action in sequence [dec] of
route-map [chars] supported by forwarding to CPU.
Explanation The route map attached to an interface for policy-based routing contains an action that
is not supported in hardware, so the packets are forwarded to the CPU for processing. The route-map
actions that invoke this forwarding are set interface, set ip default next-hop, set default interface,
or set ip df. [dec] is the action number, and [chars] is the route map.
Recommended Action Use the set ip next-hop ip-address route-map configuration command to
reconfigure the route map action to route the packet to the specified next hop.
Error Message PLATFORM_PBR-4-RETRY_INSTALL: Route-map [chars] installed in hardware
upon retry.
Explanation The PBR manager was able to fit the complete configuration into the hardware. One or
more route maps previously did not load because of lack of resources. [chars] is the route map.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message PLATFORM_PBR-4-SDM_MISMATCH: [chars] requires sdm template routing.
Explanation The routing template is not enabled. [chars] is the text string PBR.
Recommended Action Modify the Switch Database Management (SDM) template to enable the
routing template. Use the sdm prefer global configuration command, and then reload the switch by
using the reload privileged EXEC command.
PLATFORM_PM Messages
Error Message PLATFORM_PM-3-IFCOUNTERROR: Unit number [dec] of interface [chars] is
more than max allowed value of [dec].
Explanation There are too many interfaces configured for the interface type. The first [dec] is the
interface count, [chars] is the interface, and the second [dec] is the maximum number of interfaces.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PLATFORM_PM-3-INTVLANINUSE: internal vlan-id [dec] allocated for
interface [chars] is still in use.
Explanation An internal VLAN ID allocated for an interface is still in use. [dec] is the VLAN ID,
and [chars] is the interface.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PLATFORM_PM-3-NOINTVLAN: internal vlan of interface [chars] is not
active for vlan-id [dec].
Explanation The internal vlan_data is not active for the given VLAN ID. [chars] is the interface, and
[dec] is the VLAN ID.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
PLATFORM_SPAN Messages
Error Message PLATFORM_SPAN-3-PACKET_DROP: Decreases egress SPAN rate.
Explanation Egress SPAN rates are falling because SPAN is enabled with multicast routing or
fallback bridging.
Recommended Action Find out more about the error by using the show tech-support privileged
EXEC command. Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the
"Error Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5 for more information.
PLATFORM_UCAST Messages
Error Message PLATFORM_UCAST-3-ADJ: [chars].
Explanation The adjacency module for unicast routing encountered an error. [chars] describes the
error.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PLATFORM_UCAST-3-ARP: [chars].
Explanation The ARP module for unicast routing encountered an error. [chars] describes the error.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PLATFORM_UCAST-3-CEF: [chars].
Explanation The Cisco Express Forwarding (CEF) module for unicast routing encountered an error.
[chars] describes the error.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PLATFORM_UCAST-3-DYNAMIC: [chars].
Explanation The dynamic address tracking mechanism for unicast routing encountered an error.
[chars] describes the error.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PLATFORM_UCAST-3-ERROR: [chars].
Explanation An internal unicast routing error occurred. [chars] describes the error.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PLATFORM_UCAST-3-HSRP: [chars].
Explanation The Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) module for unicast routing encountered an
error. [chars] describes the error.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PLATFORM_UCAST-3-INTERFACE: [chars].
Explanation A unicast routing interface error occurred. [chars] describes the error.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PLATFORM_UCAST-3-RPC: [chars].
Explanation The RPC module for unicast routing encountered an error. [chars] describes the error.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PLATFORM_UCAST-6-PREFIX: One or more, more specific prefixes could not
be programmed into TCAM and are being covered by a less specific prefix
Explanation Amore specific prefix could not be programmed into TCAM and is covered by a less
specific prefix. This could be a temporary condition. The output of the show platform ip unicast
failed route privileged EXEC command lists the failed prefixes.
Recommended Action No action is required.
PLATFORM_VLAN Messages
Error Message PLATFORM_VLAN-3-LOCK_FAIL: Failed to lock vlan-id [dec], associated
mapped vlan id value [dec].
Explanation The VLAN lock operation failed. This can occur if the VLAN is already active in the
system or if the VLAN ID is not active. The first [dec] is the VLAN ID, and the second [dec] is the
mapped-vlan-id (MVID).
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PLATFORM_VLAN-3-MVID_ERROR: Mapped Vlan ID value [dec] associated with
vlan-id [dec] is invalid.
Explanation An active VLAN is not correctly associated with a mapped-vlan-id (MVID). The first
[dec] is the VLAN ID, and the second [dec] is the MVID.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PLATFORM_VLAN-3-UNLOCK_FAIL: Failed to unlock vlan-id [dec],
associated mapped vlan id value [dec].
Explanation The switch did not unlock a VLAN ID. The most likely cause is that the VLAN is
already unlocked. The first [dec] is the VLAN ID, and the second [dec] is the MVID.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
PM Messages
Error Message PM-2-LOW_SP_MEM: Switch process available memory is less than [dec]
bytes.
Explanation The available memory for the switch processor is low. This can occur when too many
Layer 2 VLANs are configured. [dec] is the available memory.
Recommended Action Remove VLANs from the system to reduce memory usage.
Error Message PM-2-NOMEM: Not enough memory available for [chars].
Explanation 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 message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PM-2-VLAN_ADD: Failed to add VLAN [dec] - [chars].
Explanation The software did not add the VLAN to the VTP database. [dec] is the VLAN ID, and
[chars] specifies the reason the software did not add the VLAN.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PM-3-ERR_INCOMP_PORT: [dec]/[dec] is set to inactive because
[dec]/[dec] is a [chars] port.
Explanation The private host port cannot be configured because trunk, private promiscuous, and a
SPAN destination ports cannot be configured on the same coil. The first [dec]/[dec] is the private
host port, the second [dec]/[dec] is the incompatible port, and [chars] is the incompatible port type.
Recommended Action Configure the incompatible ports on different coils.
Error Message PM-3-INTERNALERROR: Port Manager Internal Software Error ([chars]:
[chars]: [dec]: [chars]).
Explanation An internal software error occurred in the Cisco IOS port manager. The parameters
identify the problem for Cisco technical support. The first [chars] is the error message, and the
second [chars] is the filename. [dec] is the line number, and the last [chars] is the function name.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PM-4-BAD_APP_ID: an invalid application id ([dec]) was detected.
Explanation The port manager detected an invalid request. [dec] is the application ID.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PM-4-BAD_APP_REQ: an invalid [chars] request by the '[chars]'
application was detected.
Explanation 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 message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PM-4-BAD_CARD_COOKIE: an invalid card cookie was detected.
Explanation The port manager detected an invalid request.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PM-4-BAD_CARD_SLOT: an invalid card slot ([dec]) was detected.
Explanation The port manager detected an invalid request. [dec] is the slot number.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PM-4-BAD_COOKIE: [chars] was detected.
Explanation The port manager detected an invalid request. [chars] is the invalid request.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PM-4-BAD_HA_ENTRY_EVENT: Invalid Host access entry event ([dec]) is
received.
Explanation 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 message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PM-4-BAD_PORT_COOKIE: an invalid port cookie was detected.
Explanation The port manager detected an invalid request.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PM-4-BAD_PORT_NUMBER: an invalid port number ([dec]) was detected.
Explanation The port manager detected an invalid request. [dec] is the port number.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the
"Error Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PM-4-BAD_VLAN_COOKIE: an invalid vlan cookie was detected.
Explanation The port manager detected an invalid request.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PM-4-BAD_VLAN_ID: an invalid vlan id ([dec]) was detected.
Explanation The port manager detected an invalid request. [dec] is the VLAN ID.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PM-4-ERR_DISABLE: [chars] error detected on [chars], putting [chars]
in err-disable state.
Explanation The port manager detected a misconfiguration or misbehavior and error-disabled the
interface. A recovery is attempted after the configured retry time (the default is 5 minutes). The first
[chars] is the error, and both the second and third [chars] are the affected interface.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PM-4-ERR_DISABLE_VP: [chars] error detected on [chars], vlan [dec].
Putting in err-disable state.
Explanation The virtual port (that is, the port-VLAN pair) is error disabled when it detects a
misconfiguration or misbehavior. If configured, a recovery will be attempted after the configured
retry time (default time is 5 minutes). The first [chars] is the error, and the second [chars] is the port,
and [dec] is the VLAN ID.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PM-4-ERR_RECOVER: Attempting to recover from [chars] err-disable state
on [chars].
Explanation The port manager is trying to restart an error-disabled interface. The first [chars] is the
error, and the second [chars] is the interface.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PM-4-ERR_RECOVER_VP: Attempting to recover from [chars] err-disable
state on [chars], vlan [dec].
Explanation The port manager is trying to restart an error-disabled virtual port. The first [chars] is
the error, the second [chars] is the virtual port, and [dec] is the VLAN ID.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PM-4-EXT_VLAN_INUSE: VLAN [dec] currently in use by [chars].
Explanation The port manager did not 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 The port manager did not allocate the requested VLAN. The VLAN is probably being
used as an internal VLAN by other features. [dec] is the requested VLAN.
Recommended Action Configure a different VLAN on the device.
Error Message PM-4-INACTIVE: putting [chars] in inactive state because [chars].
Explanation The port is inactive because the port manager could not create a virtual port for the
switch port and VLAN. The reason for this condition is specified in the error message. The first
[chars] is the interface name, and the second [chars] is the reason.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the
"Error Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PM-4-INT_FAILUP: [chars] failed to come up. No internal VLAN available.
Explanation The port manager did not allocate an internal VLAN. The interface cannot be enabled.
[chars] is the interface name.
Recommended Action Remove the extended-range VLAN by using the no vlan vlan-id global
configuration command to free up resources.
Error Message PM-4-INT_VLAN_NOTAVAIL: Failed to allocate internal VLAN in Port
Manager.
Explanation The port manager did not 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 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 message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PM-4-LIMITS: The number of vlan-port instances on [chars] exceeded the
recommended limit of [dec].
Explanation The total number of individual VLAN ports on the module or the switch has exceeded
the recommended limit. VLANs can be counted more than once. If VLAN 1 is carried on ten
interfaces, it counts as ten VLAN ports. On some platforms, bundling is also ignored for purposes
of this count. If eight interfaces on the same module are in one bundle, and the port channel is
carrying VLAN 1, it counts as eight VLAN ports. [chars] is the module name (for example, switch
or the module number), and [dec] is the recommended limit.
Recommended Action Reduce the number of trunks and VLANs configured in the module or switch
as recommended in [dec]. Enter the show interfaces trunk privileged EXEC command to see the
total number of trunks and VLANs.
Error Message PM-4-NO_SUBBLOCK: No PM subblock found for [chars].
Explanation The port manager did not find the subblock for this interface. [chars] is the interface
name.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PM-4-PORT_BOUNCED: Port [chars] was bounced by [chars].
Explanation During a change-over when the port was in the link-down state, the port manager
restarted the port. A port can be restarted only when the port data structures are not consistent in the
active and standby supervisors. Active ports in the link-down state return to the link-up state when
the port is restarted. The first [chars] is the port number, and the second [chars] is the re-activation
event.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message PM-4-PORT_CONSISTENT: Port [chars] consistency has been restored, IDB
state: [chars].
Explanation The port manager on standby discovered that the port state became consistent again. The
first [chars] is the interface name, and the second [chars] describes the state of the interface.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message PM-4-PORT_INCONSISTENT: Port [chars] is inconsistent: IDB state
[chars] (set [time-stamp] ago), link: [chars] ([time-stamp] ago), admin: [chars]
([time-stamp] ago).
Explanation The standby port manager identified a port state that has been inconsistent for more than
1 second. Inconsistent ports are reactivated on change-over and the PORT_BOUNCED message appears.
The first [chars] is the port number, the second [chars] describes the state of the interface, the third
[chars] is the current link state, and the fourth [chars] is the configured state of the interface.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message PM-4-PVLAN_TYPE_CFG_ERR: Failed to set VLAN [dec] to a [chars] VLAN.
Explanation The platform did not set a private VLAN type. [dec] is the VLAN ID.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PM-4-TOO_MANY_APP: application '[chars]' exceeded registration limit.
Explanation The port manager detected an invalid request. [chars] is the application.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PM-4-UNKNOWN_HOST_ACCESS: Invalid Host access value ([dec]) is
received.
Explanation The host access table is being accessed with an invalid host access value. [dec] is the
value that is received.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message PM-4-VMPS_CFG: Dynamic access VLAN [dec] same as voice vlan on [chars].
Explanation 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 VLAN ID that is different
from the voice VLAN ID.
Error Message PM-6-EXT_VLAN_ADDITION: Extended VLAN is not allowed to be configured
in VTP CLIENT mode.
Explanation The switch did not add a VLAN in VTP client mode.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the
"Error Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
PORT SECURITY Messages
Error Message PORT_SECURITY-2-PSECURE_VIOLATION:Security violation occurred caused
by MAC [enet] on port [chars].
Explanation An unauthorized device attempted to connect on a secure port. [enet] is the MAC
address of the unauthorized device, and [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.
Error Message PORT_SECURITY-2-PSECURE_VIOLATION_VLAN: Security violation on port
[chars] due to MAC address [enet] on VLAN [dec]
Explanation An unauthorized device attempted to connect on a secure trunk port. [chars] is the
secure port, [enet] is the MAC address of the unauthorized device, and [dec] is the VLAN ID.
Recommended Action Identify the device that attempted to connect through the secure trunk port.
Notify your network system administrator of this condition.
Error Message PORT_SECURITY-6-ADDR_REMOVED: Address [dec]:[enet] exists on port
[chars]. It has been removed from port [chars].
Explanation A routed port is reconfigured as a switch port. The address in the previous switch
configuration conflicts with the running configuration and has been deleted. [dec]:[enet] is the MAC
address of the port, and [chars] is the reconfigured port.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message PORT_SECURITY-6-VLAN_FULL: Vlan [int] on port [chars] has reached its
limit. Address [enet] has been removed.
Explanation The voice VLAN has become the access VLAN. Because the maximum number of
addresses allowed on the access VLAN has been reached, the specified Ethernet address has been
deleted. [int] is the VLAN number, [chars] is the port number, and [enet] is the Ethernet address.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message PORT_SECURITY-6-VLAN_REMOVED: VLAN [int] is no longer allowed on port
[chars]. Its port security configuration has been removed.
Explanation Aconfigured VLAN has been excluded either due to a port-mode change or an allowed
VLAN list change and is removed from the configuration. [int] is the VLAN ID, and [chars] is the
switch port assigned to the VLAN.
Recommended Action No action is required.
QOSMGR Messages
Error Message QOSMGR-3-FEATURE_NOT_FOUND: Cannot find feature for [chars].
Explanation An internal software error has occurred. [chars] is the description of the feature that the
software cannot find.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message QOSMGR-3-FILTERTYPE_INVALID: Internal Error Invalid Policy filtertype
[dec].
Explanation An internal software error has occurred. [dec] is the invalid filter type identification.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message QOSMGR-3-MERGE_RES_COUNT: Internal Error Invalid count.
Explanation An internal software error has occurred.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message QOSMGR-3-NO_POLICER_QOSLABEL: Creating port Class Label Failed.
Explanation An internal software error has occurred.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message QOSMGR-3-NO_VMR_QOSLABEL: qm_generate_vmrs have no qos label.
Explanation An internal software error has occurred.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message QOSMGR-3-NULL_POLICER: Internal Error Invalid Policer.
Explanation An internal software error has occurred.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message QOSMGR-3-POLICER_RES_COUNT: Internal Error Invalid Policer count.
Explanation An internal software error has occurred.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message QOSMGR-3-POLICYMAP_NOT_FOUND: Cannot find policymap for [chars].
Explanation An internal software error has occurred. [chars] is the policy map name.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message QOSMGR-3-QUEUE_PTR_ERROR: queue pointers out of order [hex] [hex]
[hex] [hex].
Explanation An internal software error has occurred. [hex] [hex] [hex] [hex] are the
software-computed queue pointer values. The parameters provide error details for Cisco Technical
Support.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message QOSMGR-3-RESERVE_COUNT_ERROR: Reserved Count Exceeding total [dec].
Explanation An internal software error has occurred in the allocated reserved buffers. [dec] is the
reserved count computed by the software.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message QOSMGR-3-RESOURCE_INTERNAL: Internal Error in resource allocation.
Explanation An internal software error has occurred.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message QOSMGR-3-VMRSEQ_INVALID: Internal Error Invalid VMR sequence.
Explanation An internal software error has occurred.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message QOSMGR-4-ACTION_NOT_SUPPORTED: Action is not supported in policymap
[chars].
Explanation An action other than the set, trust, and police policy-map class configuration
commands was configured in a policy map. This is a hardware limitation. [chars] is the name of the
policy map.
Recommended Action Configure only the supported actions of set, trust, and police when in
policy-map class configuration mode.
Error Message QOSMGR-4-CLASS_NOT_SUPPORTED: Classification is not supported in
classmap [chars].
Explanation An unsupported match class-map configuration command was configured in a policy
map and attached to an egress interface or more than one match command was configured. This is
a hardware limitation. [chars] is the class-map name.
Recommended Action Reconfigure the class map or the policy map. Use only the match ip dscp
dscp-list class-map configuration command in a policy map that is attached to an egress interface.
Only one match per class map is supported.
Error Message QOSMGR-4-COMMAND_FAILURE: Execution of [chars] command failed.
Explanation The command to configure a QoS setting failed. This is possibly due to lack of hardware
resources. [chars] is the description of the command.
Recommended Action Look for any other messages that indicate resource failure. If other messages
indicate that the hardware resources are exceeded, retry the command with a smaller configuration.
Find out more about the error by using the show tech-support privileged EXEC command. Copy the
message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log. Research and attempt to resolve
the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to look for similar reported problems.
If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or contact your Cisco technical support
representative, and provide the representative with the gathered information. For more information
about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error Message Traceback Reports"
section on page 1-5.
Error Message QOSMGR-4-HARDWARE_NOT_SUPPORTED: Hardware limitation has reached for
policymap [chars].
Explanation The policy map configuration has exceeded the limitation of the hardware. You
configured more QoS ACL entries than the number specified in the SDM template. [chars] is the
policy-map name.
Recommended Action Reconfigure the class map or the policy map, and reduce the number of QoS
ACLs.
Error Message QOSMGR-4-MATCH_NOT_SUPPORTED: Match type is not supported in classmap
[chars].
Explanation An unsupported match type was entered. Only the access-group acl-index-or-name, ip
dscp dscp-list, and ip precedence ip-precedence-list match types are supported with the match
class-map configuration command. [chars] is the name of the class map.
Recommended Action Reconfigure the class map using only the match access-group, match ip dscp,
and match ip precedence class-map configuration commands within the class map.
Error Message QOSMGR-4-NOT_SUPPORTED: Action '[chars]' is not supported for a
policymap attached to output side.
Explanation A set or trust policy-map class configuration command was configured in a policy map
and attached to an egress interface. A warning message is logged, and the actions do not take affect.
This is a hardware limitation. [chars] is either the set or trust action.
Recommended Action Do not configure a set or trust policy-map class configuration command in a
policy map and attach it to an egress interface. These policy-map actions are supported only on
ingress interfaces.
Error Message QOSMGR-4-POLICER_PLATFORM_NOT_SUPPORTED: Policer configuration has
exceeded hardware limitation for policymap [chars].
Explanation The policy-map configuration has exceeded the limitation of the hardware. An attempt
to configure more policers in all policy maps (by using the police or police aggregate policy-map
class configuration command) than supported by the hardware, which is not allowed, caused this
condition. [chars] is the policy-map name.
Recommended Action Reconfigure the class maps or the policy maps, or delete the policy map from
some interfaces.
Error Message QOSMGR-4-POLICER_POLICY_NOT_SUPPORTED: Number of policers has exceeded
per policy hardware limitation for policymap [chars].
Explanation The policy-map configuration has exceeded the limitation of the hardware. You
configured more policers in a policy map (by using the police or police aggregate policy-map class
configuration command) than supported. [chars] is the policy-map name.
Recommended Action Reconfigure the class map or the policy map, and reduce the number of
policers.
REP Messages
Error Message REP-3-INVALIDPKT: received invalid pkt: [chars]
Explanation The switch received an invalid Resilient Ethernet Protocol (REP) packet. [chars] is
information about the invalid packet.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still need assistance, open a case with the TAC, or provide
your Cisco technical support representative with your information.
Error Message REP-3-NOPPPROC: [traceback] Failed to create REP LSL Fast Hello Process
Explanation The switch cannot exchange hello packets with its Resilient Ethernet Protocol (REP)
neighbors because the Link Status Layer (LSL) age timer is set to longer than 3 seconds.
Recommended Action Reload the switch.
Error Message REP-4-LINKSTATUS: [chars] (segment [dec]) is [chars]
Explanation The REP-interface link status has changed. The first [chars] is the interface name. [dec]
is the REP segment number of the interface, and the second [chars] is the new link status.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message REP-5-PREEMPTIONFAIL: can not perform preemption on segment [dec] due
to [char]
Explanation The REP preempt operation failed. This could be due to an invalid port ID or a
neighbor_offset number specified with the rep block port interface configuration command. This
could also be caused by entering the rep block port preferred interface configuration command if
there is no REP port configured with the preferred keyword. [dec] is the segment number, and
[char] is the reason for the REP preempt operation failed.
Recommended Action Correct the configuration. Run REP manual preemption on the primary edge
port by entering the rep preempt segment command.
RMON Messages
Error Message RMON-5-FALLINGTRAP: Falling trap is generated because the value of
[chars] has fallen below the falling-threshold value [dec].
Explanation A falling trap has been generated. The value of the specified MIB object is below the
falling threshold value. [chars] is the MIB object, and [dec] is the threshold value.
Recommended Action Take appropriate action on the specified MIB object.
Error Message RMON-5-RISINGTRAP: Rising trap is generated because the value of
[chars] exceeded the rising-threshold value [dec].
Explanation A rising trap has been generated. The value of the specified MIB object is above the
rising threshold value. [chars] is the MIB object, and [dec] is the threshold value.
Recommended Action Take appropriate action on the specified object.
SCHED Messages
Error Message SCHED-3-UNEXPECTEDEVENT: [traceback] [process information] Process
received unknown event (maj [hex], min [hex])
Explanation An event was not processed. The first [hex] is the major event number, and the second
[hex] is the minor event number.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still need assistance, open a case with the TAC, or provide
your Cisco technical support representative with your information.
SPAN Messages
Error Message SPAN-3-MEM_UNAVAIL: Memory was not available to perform the SPAN
operation
Explanation The system could not 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 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 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
Error Message SPANTREE-2-BLOCK_BPDUGUARD: Received BPDU on port [chars] with BPDU
Guard enabled. Disabling port.
Explanation A bridge protocol data unit (BPDU) was received on an interface that has the spanning
tree BPDU guard feature enabled. The interface was administratively shut down. [chars] is the name
of the interface.
Recommended Action Either remove the device sending BPDUs, or disable the BPDUguard feature.
You can configure the BPDU guard feature locally on the interface or globally on all PortFast ports.
To disable BPDU guard on an interface, use the no spanning-tree bpduguard enable interface
configuration command. To disable BPDU guard globally, use the no spanning-tree portfast
bpduguard default global configuration command. After you have removed the device or disabled
BPDU guard, enter the no shutdown interface configuration command to re-enable the interface.
Error Message SPANTREE-2-BLOCK_BPDUGUARD_VP: Received BPDU on port [chars], vlan
[dec] with BPDU Guard enabled. Disabling vlan.
Explanation A BPDU was received on an interface and the VLAN. The spanning tree BPDU guard
feature was enabled and configured to shut down the VLAN. The VLAN was error disabled. [chars]
is the interface, and [dec] is the VLAN.
Recommended Action Either remove the device sending BPDUs, or disable the BPDU guard feature.
You can configure the BPDU guard feature locally on the interface or globally on all PortFast ports.
Enter the clear errdisable privileged EXEC command to re-enable the interface and VLAN.
Error Message SPANTREE-2-BLOCK_PVID_LOCAL: Blocking [chars] on [chars]. Inconsistent
local vlan.
Explanation The spanning-tree port associated with the listed spanning-tree instance and interface
will be held in the spanning-tree blocking state until the port 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 [chars] on [chars]. Inconsistent
peer vlan.
Explanation The spanning-tree port associated with the listed spanning-tree instance and interface
will be held in the spanning-tree blocking state until the port 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 interface inconsistencies are
corrected, spanning tree automatically unblocks the interfaces.
Error Message SPANTREE-2-CHNL_MISCFG: Detected loop due to etherchannel
misconfiguration of [chars] [chars].
Explanation A misconfiguration of a channel group has been detected. For example, the ports on one
side of the EtherChannel either are not configured to be in the channel or did not bundle into the
channel and the other side has successfully bundled the ports into the EtherChannel. The first [chars]
is the port, and the second [chars] is the VLAN.
Recommended Action Identify the local ports using the show interfaces status err-disabled
privileged EXEC command, and then check the EtherChannel configuration on the remote device
by using the show etherchannel summary privileged EXEC command on the remote device. After
the configuration is correct, enter the shutdown and then no shutdown interface configuration
commands on the associated port-channel interfaces.
Error Message SPANTREE-2-LOOPGUARD_BLOCK: Loop guard blocking port [chars] on
[chars].
Explanation The spanning-tree message age timer has expired because no 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 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 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.
Error Message SPANTREE-2-LOOPGUARD_UNBLOCK: Loop guard unblocking port [chars] on
[chars].
Explanation The interface has received a BPDU. 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 The root guard blocked a port that might cause a spanning-tree loop. When a PVST+
switch is connected to an multiple spanning-tree (MST) switch, the IST root (MSTOO) becomes the
root for all PVST+ spanning trees. A loop can occur if any of the PVST+ spanning trees have a better
root than IST. To prevent the loop, root guard blocks the port on the MST switch that receives the
superior message from the PVST+ side. The first [dec] is the VLAN ID, [chars] is the short interface
name, such as Gi0/1, the second [dec] is the root bridge priority, and [enet] is the root bridge MAC
address.
Recommended Action When STP converges after a new switch or switch port is added to the topology,
root guard might temporarily block the port and then automatically restore it. If the port remains
blocked, identify the root bridge from this error message, and configure a less favorable priority for
the VLAN spanning tree. There could be other superior PVST roots, and the port cannot recover
until all such roots are cleared. Alternatively, try disabling and then enabling the VLAN port.
Error Message SPANTREE-2-RECV_1Q_NON_1QTRUNK: Received 802.1Q BPDU on non 802.1Q
trunk [chars] [chars].
Explanation The interface that received a Shared Spanning Tree Protocol (SSTP) BPDU was in trunk
mode but was not using 802.1Q encapsulation. The first [chars] is the interface, 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 The interface received an SSTP BPDU without the VLAN ID tag. The BPDU is
discarded. The first [chars] is the interface, and the second [chars] is the VLAN that received the
SSTP BPDU.
Recommended Action If this message recurs, copy the message exactly as it appears on the console
or in the system log. Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use
the Bug Toolkit to look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case
with the TAC, or contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative
with the gathered information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting
Cisco, see the "Error Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message SPANTREE-2-RECV_PVID_ERR: Received BPDU with inconsistent peer vlan id
[dec] on [chars] [chars].
Explanation The listed interface received an SSTP BPDU that is tagged with a VLAN ID that does
not match the VLAN ID that received the BPDU. 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 The listed interface received a BPDU 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 displayed in the output of 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 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 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.
Error Message SPANTREE-2-ROOTGUARD_UNBLOCK: Root guard unblocking port [chars] on
[chars].
Explanation 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 displayed in show spanning-tree privileged
EXEC command.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message SPANTREE-2-UNBLOCK_CONSIST_PORT: Unblocking [chars] on [chars]. Port
consistency restored.
Explanation 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. The first [chars] is the interface,
and the second [chars] is the spanning-tree instance.
Recommended Action No action is required.
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 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, which 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 will not change. This error occurs because of an error in
the platform-specific code, which causes it to request more or less bits than are possible. 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 message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message SPANTREE-3-PORT_SELF_LOOPED: [chars] disabled.- received BPDU src mac
([enet]) same as that of interface.
Explanation The interface received a BPDU 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 test 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-3-PRESTD_NEIGH: pre-standard MST interaction not configured
([chars]). Please, configure: 'spanning-tree mst pre-standard' on ports connected
to MST pre-standard switches.
Explanation The switch has received a prestandard MST BPDU on a port that is not configured for
prestandard MST BPDU transmission. In most cases, the switch automatically adjusts its mode of
operation on this port and starts sending prestandard BPDUs. However, because auto-detection of
prestandard neighbors might fail, we recommend that you explicitly configure the port for
prestandard MST BPDU transmission. This warning message only appears once. [chars] is the
interface.
Recommended Action Configure the spanning-tree mst pre-standard interface configuration
command on all ports connected to switches running the Cisco prestandard version of MST. Cisco
recommends migrating all the switches in the network to the 802.1x standard MST version.
Error Message SPANTREE-4-PORT_NOT_FORWARDING>: [chars] [chars] [chars] [chars].
Explanation The port is not forwarding packets. For example, it might not be forwarding state
information. The first [chars] is the mode, the second [chars] is the severity, the third [chars] is the
interface name, and the fourth [chars] is the alarm string.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message SPANTREE-5-EXTENDED_SYSID: Extended SysId [chars] for type [chars].
Explanation 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, this 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-5-ROOTCHANGE: Root Changed for [chars] [dec]: New Root Port
is [chars]. New Root Mac Address is [enet].
Explanation The root switch changed for a spanning-tree instance. The first [chars] and [dec] is the
interface ID for the previous root port, the second [chars] is the interface ID for the new root port,
and [enet] is the Ethernet address of the new root port.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message SPANTREE-5-TOPOTRAP: Topology Change Trap for [chars] [dec].
Explanation A trap was generated because of a topology change in the network. [chars] and [dec] is
the interface ID.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message SPANTREE-6-PORTADD_ALL_VLANS: [chars] added to all Vlans
Explanation The interface has been added to all VLANs. [chars] is the added interface.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message SPANTREE-6-PORTDEL_ALL_VLANS: [chars] deleted from all Vlans
Explanation The interface has been deleted from all VLANs. [chars] is the deleted interface.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message SPANTREE-6-PORT_STATE: Port [chars] instance [dec] moving from [chars]
to [chars].
Explanation The port state changed. The first [chars] is the interface name. [dec] is the spanning-tree
instance ID. The second [chars] is the old state (such as listening, learning, or forwarding, and so
forth), and the third [chars] is the new state.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message SPANTREE-7-BLOCK_PORT_TYPE: Blocking [chars] on [chars]. Inconsistent
port type.
Explanation The interface is 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-PORTDEL_SUCCESS: [chars] deleted from Vlan [dec].
Explanation The interface has been deleted from VLAN. [chars] is the interface, and [dec] is the
VLAN ID.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message SPANTREE-7-RECV_1Q_NON_TRUNK: Received 802.1Q BPDU on non trunk
[chars] [chars].
Explanation An SSTP 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.
SPANTREE_FAST Messages
Error Message SPANTREE_FAST-7-PORT_FWD_UPLINK: [chars] [chars] moved to Forwarding
(UplinkFast).
Explanation 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_SW Messages
Error Message SPANTREE_VLAN_SW-2-MAX_INSTANCE: Platform limit of [dec] STP instances
exceeded. No instance created for [chars] (port [chars]).
Explanation The number of currently active VLAN spanning-tree instances has reached a
platform-specific limit. No additional VLAN instances are created until the existing number of
instances drops below the platform limit. [dec] is the spanning-tree instance limit, the first [chars]
is the smallest VLAN number of those VLANs that cannot have STP instances created, and the
second [chars] is the port number.
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.
Error Message SPANTREE_VLAN_SHIM-3-ADD_REGISTRY_FAILED: Subsystem [chars] fails to
add callback function [chars]
Explanation A subsystem did not add its callback functions. Use this message only for debugging.
The first [chars] is the subsystem name, and the second [chars] is the function name.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message SPANTREE_VLAN_SHIM-2-MAX_INSTANCE: Platform limit of [dec] STP
instances exceeded. No instance created for [chars] (port [chars]).
Explanation The number of VLAN spanning-tree instances has reached the maximum. No more
VLAN instances are created until instances are less than the maximum. [dec] is the maximum, the
first [chars] is the VLAN for which an STP instance is not created, and the second [chars] is the port
number.
For example, when you are configuring spanning tree and the maximum is 128 instances:
–
If the switch has already created 128 instances and you enter the vlan 200-1000 global interface configuration command, the first [chars] is 200, and an STP instance for VLAN 200 is not created. STP instances are also not created for the remainder of the VLANs in the range.
–
If the switch has already created 100 instances and you enter the vlan 200-1000 global interface configuration command, the first [chars] is 228. The switch creates STP instances for VLAN 200 to VLAN 227 but not for VLAN 228. STP instances are also not created for the remainder of the VLANs in the range.
Recommended Action Reduce the number of active spanning-tree instances by either disabling some
or deleting the VLANs associated with them. To create STP instances, manually create them. If you
do not, the switch automatically creates an STP instances when a VLAN is created.
For example, if the switch has already created 128 instances and you want to create an STP instance for VLAN 200, remove a spanning-tree instance with one of these commands:
–
To delete one of the VLANs with an STP instance, enter the no vlan vlan-id global configuration command.
–
To disable spanning tree on a per-VLAN basis. enter the no spanning-tree vlan-id global configuration command.
Enter the spanning-tree 200 global configuration command to create an instance for VLAN 200.
STORM_CONTROL Messages
Error Message STORM_CONTROL-3-FILTERED: A [chars] storm detected on [chars]. A
packet filter action has been applied on the interface.
Explanation The amount of traffic detected on the interface has exceeded the configured threshold
values. The system is filtering the excess traffic. The first [chars] is the traffic type, and the second
[chars] is the interface.
Recommended Action Determine and fix the root cause of the excessive traffic on the interface.
Error Message STORM_CONTROL-3-SHUTDOWN: A packet storm was detected on [chars]. The
interface has been disabled.
Explanation The amount of traffic detected on the interface has exceeded the configured threshold
values. Because the interface is configured to shutdown if a packet storm event is detected, it has
been placed in an error-disabled state. [chars] is the affected interface.
Recommended Action You can enable error-disabled recovery by using the errdisable recovery
global configuration command to automatically re-enable the interface. You should determine and
fix the root cause of the excessive traffic on the interface.
SUPERVISOR Messages
Error Message SUPERVISOR-3-FATAL: [chars]
Explanation An internal error occurred in the supervisor ASIC. [chars] is the detailed error message.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
SUPQ Messages
Error Message SUPQ-3-THROTTLE_CPU_QUEUE: Invalid application ID [dec] used for
throttling
Explanation An application has passed an invalid application ID for throttle check. [dec] is the
internal application identifier.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message SUPQ-4-CPUHB_RECV_STARVE: [chars].
Explanation The system has detected that messages directed to the CPU are delayed. [chars] is the
detailed error message.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message SUPQ-4-CPUHB_SLOW_TRANSMIT: [chars].
Explanation The system is warning you about a slowdown of the sending interface. [chars] is the
detailed error message.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message SUPQ-4-CPUHB_TX_FAIL:CPU Heartbeat TX Failed.
Explanation The system is warning you about the sending interface discarding the heartbeat
message.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message SUPQ-4-PORT_QUEUE_STUCK: Port queue Stuck for asic [dec] port [dec]
queue [dec].
Explanation The system has detected that an interface queue is not being cleared in a reasonable
time. The first [dec] is the ASIC, the second [dec] is the interface, and the third [dec] is the queue
number.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message SUPQ-4-RECV_QUEUE_STUCK: Receive queue Stuck for asic [dec] queue
[dec].
Explanation The system has detected that the receive queue is not being cleared in a reasonable time.
The first [dec] is the ASIC, and the second [dec] is the queue number.
Recommended Action Find out more about the error by using the show tech-support privileged
EXEC command. Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the
"Error Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5 for more information.
SW_DAI Messages
Error Message SW_DAI-4-ACL_DENY: [dec] Invalid ARPs ([chars]) on [chars], vlan
[dec].([[enet]/[chars]/[enet]/[chars]/[time-of-day]]).
Explanation The switch has received ARP packets considered invalid by ARP inspection. The
packets are erroneous, and their presence shows that administratively denied packets were seen in
the network. This log message appears when packets have been denied by ACLs either explicitly or
implicitly (with static ACL configuration). These packets show attempted man-in-the-middle
attacks in the network. The first [dec] is the number of invalid ARP packets. The first [chars] is either
Req (request) or Res (response), and the second [chars] is the short name of the ingress interface.
The second [dec] is the ingress VLAN ID. [enet]/[chars]/[enet]/[chars]/
[time-of-day] is the MAC address of the sender, the IP address of the sender, the MAC address of
the target, the IP address of the target, and the time of day.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message SW_DAI-4-DHCP_SNOOPING_DENY: [dec] Invalid ARPs ([chars]) on [chars],
vlan [dec].([[enet]/[chars]/[enet]/[chars]/[time-of-day]]).
Explanation The switch has received ARP packets considered invalid by ARP inspection. The
packets are erroneous, and their presence might show attempted man-in-the-middle attacks in the
network. This log message appears when the IP of the sender and MAC address binding for the
received VLAN is not present in the DHCP snooping database. The first [dec] is the number of
invalid ARP packets. The first [chars] is either Req (request) or Res (response), and the second
[chars] is the short name of the ingress interface. The second [dec] is the ingress VLAN ID.
[enet]/[chars]/[enet]/[chars]/[time-of-day] is the MAC address of the sender, the IP address of the
sender, the MAC address of the target, the IP address of the target, and the time of day.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message SW_DAI-6-DHCP_SNOOPING_PERMIT: [dec] ARPs ([chars]) on [chars], vlan
[dec].([[enet]/[chars]/[enet]/[chars]/[time-of-day]]).
Explanation The switch has received ARP packets that have been permitted because the IP and MAC
address of the sender match the DHCP snooping database for the received VLAN. The first [dec] is
the number of valid ARP packets. The first [chars] is either Req (request) or Res (response), and the
second [chars] is the short name of the ingress interface. The second [dec] is the ingress VLAN ID.
[enet]/[chars]/[enet]/[chars]/[time-of-day] is the MAC address of the sender, the IP address of the
sender, the MAC address of the target, the IP address of the target, and the time of day.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message SW_DAI-4-INVALID_ARP: [dec] Invalid ARPs ([chars]) on [chars], vlan
[dec].([[enet]/[chars]/[enet]/[chars]/[time-of-day]]).
Explanation The switch has received ARP packets considered invalid by ARP inspection. The
packets do not pass one or more validation checks of the source or destination MAC address or the
IP address. The first [dec] is the number of invalid ARP packets. The first [chars] is either Req
(request), Res (response), or Invalid Opcode. The second [chars] is the short name of the ingress
interface. The second [dec] is the ingress VLAN ID. [enet]/[chars]/[enet]/
[chars]/[time-of-day] is the MAC address of the sender, the IP address of the sender, the MAC
address of the target, the IP address of the target, and the time of day.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message SW_DAI-4-PACKET_BURST_RATE_EXCEEDED: [dec] packets received in [dec]
seconds on [chars].
Explanation The switch has received the given number of ARP packets in the specified burst interval.
The interface is in the error-disabled state when the switch receives packets at a higher rate than the
configured packet rate every second over the configured burst interval. The message is logged just
before the interface is placed in the error-disabled state and if the configured burst interval is more
than a second. The first [dec] is the number of packets, the second [dec] is the number of seconds,
and [chars] is the affected interface.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message SW_DAI-4-PACKET_RATE_EXCEEDED: [dec] packets received in [dec]
milliseconds on [chars].
Explanation The switch has received the given number of ARP packets for the specified duration on
the interface. This message is logged just before the port is placed in the error-disabled state because
of the exceeded packet rate and when the burst interval is set to 1 second. The first [dec] is the
number of packets, the second [dec] is the number of milliseconds, and [chars] is the affected
interface.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message SW_DAI-4-SPECIAL_LOG_ENTRY: [dec] Invalid ARP packets [[time-of-day]].
Explanation The switch has received ARP packets considered invalid by ARP inspection. The
packets are erroneous, and their presence might show attempted man-in-the-middle attacks in the
network. This message differs from other SW_DAI messages in that this message captures all
messages when the rate of incoming packets exceeds the dynamic ARP inspection logging rate.
[dec] is the number of invalid ARP packets, and [time-of-day] is the time of day.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message SW_DAI-6-ACL_PERMIT: [dec] ARPs ([chars]) on [chars], vlan
[dec].([[enet]/[chars]/[enet]/[chars]/[time-of-day]]).
Explanation The switch has received ARP packets that are permitted as a result of an ACL match.
The first [dec] is the number of valid ARP packets. The first [chars] is either Req (request) or Res
(response), and the second [chars] is the short name of the ingress interface. The second [dec] is the
ingress VLAN ID. [enet]/[chars]/[enet]/[chars]/[time-of-day] is the MAC address of the sender, the
IP address of the sender, the MAC address of the target, the IP address of the target, and the time of
day.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message SW_DAI-6-DHCP_SNOOPING_PERMIT: [dec] ARPs ([chars]) on [chars], vlan
[dec].([[enet]/[chars]/[enet]/[chars]/[time-of-day]]).
Explanation The switch has received ARP packets that have been permitted because the IP and MAC
address of the sender match the DHCP snooping database for the received VLAN. The first [dec] is
the number of valid ARP packets. The first [chars] is either Req (request) or Res (response), and the
second [chars] is the short name of the ingress interface. The second [dec] is the ingress VLAN ID.
[enet]/[chars]/[enet]/[chars]/[time-of-day] is the MAC address of the sender, the IP address of the
sender, the MAC address of the target, the IP address of the target, and the time of day.
Recommended Action No action is required.
SW_VLAN Messages
Error Message SW_VLAN-3-MALLOC_FAIL: Failed to allocate [dec] bytes
Explanation Memory allocation failed. [dec] is the number of bytes.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message SW_VLAN-3-VLAN_DAT_CACHE_SEQUENCE: Out of sequence vlan.dat sync
message. Expected: [dec]; received: [dec].
Explanation The vlan.dat file is synchronized to the STANDBY through one or more checkpoint
messages from ACTIVE. The sequence number for each set of checkpoint messages starts with 1.
These messages are cached at the STANDBY until the end-of-set indicator is received. The
STANDBY received a checkpoint message with a sequence number that does not match the expected
sequence number. The first [dec] is the expected checkpoint message sequence number, and the
second [dec] is the received checkpoint message sequence number.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message SW_VLAN-3-VLAN_PM_NOTIFICATION_FAILURE: VLAN Manager synchronization
failure with Port Manager over [chars].
Explanation 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 message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message SW_VLAN-3-VTP_PROTOCOL_ERROR: VTP protocol code internal error:
[chars].
Explanation 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 message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
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 The VLAN manager received an upcall and a VLAN cookie from the port manager that
translated to a bad VLAN number. [dec] is the VLAN ID.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
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 The VLAN software did not use the VLAN configuration from the startup-configuration
file. It will use the binary VLAN configuration file in NVRAM.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message SW_VLAN-4-BAD_VLAN_CONFIGURATION_FILE: VLAN configuration file
contained incorrect verification word: [hex].
Explanation 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 message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message SW_VLAN-4-BAD_VLAN_CONFIGURATION_FILE_VERSION: VLAN configuration
file contained unknown file version: [dec].
Explanation 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 message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message SW_VLAN-4-BAD_VLAN_TIMER_ACTIVE_VALUE: Encountered incorrect VLAN
timer active value: [chars].
Explanation As a result of a software error, a VLAN timer was detected as active when it should have
been inactive or as inactive when it should have been active. [chars] is the VLAN timer active value.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message SW_VLAN-4-EXT_VLAN_INTERNAL_ERROR: Extended VLAN manager received an
internal error [dec] from [chars]: [chars].
Explanation 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 message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
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 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 message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message SW_VLAN-4-IFS_FAILURE: VLAN manager encountered file operation error:
call = [chars] / file = [chars] / code = [dec] ([chars]) / bytes transferred =
[dec].
Explanation The VLAN manager received an unexpected error return from a Cisco IOS file system
(IFS) call while reading the VLAN database. The first [chars] is the name of the function call, 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 message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
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 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 message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message SW_VLAN-4-STARTUP_EXT_VLAN_CONFIG_FILE_FAILED: Failed to configure
extended range VLAN from startup-config. Error [chars].
Explanation The VLAN software did not 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-VLAN_CREATE_FAIL: Failed to create VLANs [chars]: [chars].
Explanation The specified VLANs could not be created. The port manager might not have completed
the VLAN creation requests because the VLANs already exist as internal VLANs. The first [chars]
is the VLAN ID, and the second [chars] describes the error.
Recommended Action Check the internal VLAN usage by using show vlan internal usage privileged
EXEC command, reconfigure the feature that is using the internal VLANs, and try to create the
VLANs again. If this message appears again, copy the message exactly as it appears on the console
or in the system log. Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use
the Bug Toolkit to look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case
with the TAC, or contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative
with the gathered information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting
Cisco, see the "Error Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message SW_VLAN-4-VTP_INTERNAL_ERROR: VLAN manager received an internal error
[dec] from vtp function [chars]: [chars].
Explanation 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 message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
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 The VLAN manager received invalid data from a VTP configuration database routine.
The first [chars] is the data type, and [dec] is the inappropriate value that was received, and the
second [chars] is the VTP database function.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
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 The VLAN manager received invalid data from the VTP configuration software. The
first [chars] is the data type, [dec] is the value of that data, and the second [chars] is the VTP event.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message SW_VLAN-4-VTP_SEM_BUSY: VTP semaphore is unavailable for function
[chars]. Semaphore locked by [chars].
Explanation The VTP database is not available. You should access the VTP database later. The first
[chars] is the function name that you want to configure, and the second [chars] is the function name
that is using the VTP database.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
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 The VLAN software detected an old version of the VLAN configuration file format. It
interpreted the file but it will use 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-VLAN_DAT_CACHE_EXISTS: Unexpected vlan.dat cache exists.
Removing the cache and continuing the sync with new set.
Explanation The switch functionality is unaffected.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message SW_VLAN-6-VTP_DOMAIN_NAME_CHG: VTP domain name changed to [chars].
Explanation The VTP domain name was changed through the configuration to the name specified in
the message. [chars] is the changed domain name.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message SW_VLAN-6-VTP_MODE_CHANGE: VLAN manager changing device mode from
[chars] to [chars].
Explanation 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.
SWITCH_QOS_TB Messages
Error Message SWITCH_QOS_TB-5-TRUST_DEVICE_DETECTED: [chars] detected on port
[chars], port's configured trust state is now operational.
Explanation A trusted boundary detected a device matching the trusted device setting for the port and
has modified the port trust state. The first [chars] is the trusted device, and the second [chars] is the
port.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Error Message SWITCH_QOS_TB-5-TRUST_DEVICE_LOST: [chars] no longer detected on port
[chars], operational port trust state is now untrusted.
Explanation A trusted boundary lost contact with a trusted device and has set the port trust state to
untrusted. The first [chars] is the trusted device, and the second [chars] is the port.
Recommended Action No action is required.
TCAMMGR Messages
Error Message TCAMMGR-3-GROW_ERROR: cam region [dec] can not grow.
Explanation The specified CAM region is configured as a static region with a fixed number of
entries, and a caller requested to add more CAM entries. [dec] is the CAM region.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message TCAMMGR-3-HANDLE_ERROR: cam handle [hex] is invalid.
Explanation The CAM handle used by the caller is not valid. [hex] is the handle value.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message TCAMMGR-3-INDEX_ERROR: cam value/mask index [dec] is invalid.
Explanation The CAM index used by the caller is not valid. [dec] is the index value.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message TCAMMGR-3-MOVE_ERROR: cam entry move from index [int] to index [int]
failed.
Explanation Moving a CAM entry from one index to another failed. [int] is the index value.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message TCAMMGR-3-REGION_ERROR: cam region [dec] is invalid.
Explanation CAM region is not valid. [dec] is the region.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
Error Message TCAMMGR-3-REGMASK_ERROR: invalid cam region [dec] mask [dec] pair.
Explanation A caller attempted to install an entry with an invalid mask for the region. Only a
predetermined set of masks is allowed in a region. The first [dec] is the region, and the second [dec]
is the mask.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
UDLD Messages
Error Message UDLD-0-STOPPED:UDLD process stopped:[chars].
Explanation The UDLD process stopped because it cannot read the unique system identifier that is
being used by UDLD. The system identifier is used to identify the device that is sending the UDLD
packets. [chars] is the UDLD process name.
Recommended Action Reload the switch by using the reload privileged EXEC command. If the
problem persists, copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TAC, or
contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the "Error
Message Traceback Reports" section on page 1-5.
VQPCLIENT Messages
Error Message VQPCLIENT-2-TOOMANY: Interface [chars] shutdown by active host limit.
Explanation The system has shut down the specified interface because too many hosts have requested
access to that interface. [chars] is the interface name.
Recommended Action To enable the interface, remove the excess hosts, and enter the no shutdown
interface configuration command.
Error Message VQPCLIENT-3-VLANNAME: Invalid VLAN ([chars]) in response.
Explanation The VLAN membership policy server (VMPS) has specified an unknown VLAN name.
[chars] is the VLAN name.
Recommended Action Ensure that the VLAN exists on the switch. Verify the VMPS configuration by
entering the show vmps privileged EXEC command.