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```json { "error_messages": [ { "code": "ZONE-2-ZS_CHANGE_SFC_FAILED", "description": "Failed to change the switch fabric configuration (SFC) due to an unspecified reason.", "recommended_action": "No immediate action is required. Monitor the situation and consider checking the configuration consistency with adjacent switches." }, { "code": "ZONE-2-ZS_CHANGE_STAGE_ACTIVATE_ZSSET_BY_NAME_FAILED", "description": "Failed to stage or activate a zoneset by name due to an unspecified reason.", "recommended_action": "No immediate action is required. Consider checking the configuration consistency with adjacent switches." }, { "code": "ZONE-5-ZS_POLICY_CHANGE", "description": "The default zoning policy has been changed to either permit or deny.", "recommended_action": "No immediate action is required. Monitor the system for any unintended changes." }, { "code": "ZONE-5-ZS_ZONE_SET_ACTIVATED", "description": "A zoneset has been activated.", "recommended_action": "No immediate action is required." }, { "code": "ZONE-5-ZS_ZONE_SET_DEACTIVATED", "description": "A zoneset has been deactivated.", "recommended_action": "No immediate action is required." }, { "code": "ZONE-6-LZ_BECAME_ACTIVE", "description": "The logical zone became active.", "recommended_action": "No immediate action is required." }, { "code": "ZONE-6-LZ_BECAME_STDBY", "description": "The logical zone became standby.", "recommended_action": "No immediate action is required." }, { "code": "ZONE-6-ZS_FC2_OPER_INFO", "description": "Issues with FC2 operations are reported, potentially indicating a problem in the switch's zone server functionality.", "recommended_action": "Consider verifying interoperability mode across all switches." }, { "code": "ZONE-6-ZS_INIT_WARNING", "description": "Initialization warnings from the Zone Server are present, which might indicate potential issues with zone configuration.", "recommended_action": "Consider verifying interoperability mode across all switches." } ] } ```

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Summary failed for this part. Summary failed for this part. Summary failed for this part. Summary failed for this part. Summary failed for this part. This document is about the system messages used in Cisco's MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems. The purpose of this documentation is to help users understand how to interpret these messages, capture them for review, and provide feedback if needed. To get more information or report any issues, users can visit a specific website where they will find updates on new and revised Cisco technical documents. Subscribing to the RSS feed allows users to receive notifications directly to their desktop. This service is free and supports version 2.0 of RSS. The document starts by explaining what system messages are according to the syslog protocol (RFC 3164). It then goes into detail about the format of these messages, which typically start with a percent sign (%) and include elements such as date, time, switch name, facility code, severity level, mnemonic identifier, optional VDC or VRF ID, and detailed description. The document also provides a table that explains each part of the message format in more detail, including what information is contained within specific elements like month, day, hour, minute, second, switchname, facility, severity, mnemonic, and description. It further explains how to interpret different severity levels (from 0-7) and what they mean based on their level of seriousness. Additionally, the document mentions that some messages may include variable fields represented by square brackets around numbers, such as decimal or hexadecimal representations. This section also provides a table listing these types of information for better understanding. This document outlines the format of system messages for Cisco NX-OS, detailing how they are represented with specific codes and descriptions. The messages begin with a percent sign (%) and follow a particular sequence, which includes facility code, severity level, mnemonic code, and detailed information in brackets ([ ]). The table 1-3 provides a breakdown of variable fields within these messages, detailing their format and the type of information they contain. For example, '

' represents a decimal number, while '

' denotes a character string. This flexibility allows for clear identification of specific issues reported by various modules or features in the system. The table 1-4 provides a detailed description of how these messages are formatted when logged on a remote logging server. It includes elements such as month, date, time, IP address, facility code, severity level, mnemonic, and VRF/VDC IDs which can be optional based on the message content. Additionally, table 1-5 lists system log message format descriptions, detailing how different levels of severity (from 0 to 3) are used to categorize messages according to their criticality. Table 1-6 provides a detailed mapping between the bracket representations in the messages and the actual types of information contained within them. Overall, this document serves as a reference for interpreting system messages from Cisco NX-OS devices, detailing how they are structured and what each component represents, which is crucial for effective monitoring and troubleshooting of network operations. The provided text discusses system message severity levels and logging configurations in Cisco NX-OS systems, particularly for the MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series switches. It explains how to set up logging based on severity levels and provides details about handling and saving system messages. Additionally, it outlines procedures for capturing and managing system messages related to AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting), AAM (Application Acceleration Manager), and ACLLOG (Access Control List Log). Each error message is accompanied by an explanation and a recommended action, emphasizing the importance of contacting Cisco support through authorized resellers or directly via the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) for assistance. The provided text discusses various error messages related to the ACLMGR service, which is part of the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System. These errors can occur due to failed commits, memory allocation issues, database corruption, or other internal errors. Each error message has a specific explanation and recommended action stating that no action is required. The errors are categorized under different codes such as ACLMGR-2, ACLMGR-3, and ACLMGR-4, each with its own unique message format and context. In case of an error, the recommendation is to contact the Cisco reseller or TAC for further support if a contract was purchased. Summary failed for this part. The provided document outlines a series of error messages related to the ACL (Access Control List) and TCAM (Translation Lookaside Buffer with Content Addressable Memory) subsystems in Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems. Each error message is accompanied by an explanation, recommended action, and a reference to the document for further details. Here are some of the key points from each error type: 1. **ACLQOS Messages:** These errors pertain to ACL/QoS (Quality of Service) configurations that have either over- or under-threshold usage in TCAM banks. The recommended action is generally "No DDTS" which typically means no specific troubleshooting steps are recommended by Cisco for these particular issues. 2. **Invalid Queuing Policy Errors:** These errors occur when the system attempts to configure an invalid queuing policy due to changes in the COS (Class of Service) map or other related configuration issues. The recommended action is "No DDTS," which implies that no specific actions are advised by Cisco for resolving these types of errors. 3. **TCAM Resource Exhaustion Errors:** These include messages about TCAM almost being full, usage exceeding thresholds, and resource exhaustion during initialization or when attempting to read/write configurations from/to the ASIC driver. The recommended action is "No action is required," suggesting that Cisco does not recommend specific troubleshooting steps for these issues beyond noting them as operational conditions that do not require immediate user intervention. 4. **Initialization and Configuration Errors:** These errors are related to failures during TCAM initialization, regions initialization, or memory allocation. In each case, the recommended action is "Restart the process," which implies a restart of the relevant subsystem might resolve the issue. 5. **MTS (Multi-Target Switch) Operation Errors:** These relate to issues encountered during MTS operations, including registration failures and full queues. The recommended action is generally "No action is required" unless the error is directly related to an operation that has become completely unresponsive or consistently fails repeatedly. Overall, these messages serve as operational alerts for users of Cisco's network devices, indicating potential issues with ACL and TCAM configurations which might require attention under specific conditions. However, the absence of detailed recommended actions beyond restarting or noting the issue suggests that many of these errors are considered part of normal operation in complex networking systems where resource management is critical. Users should refer to the provided document for more detailed procedures and troubleshooting steps if necessary. The summarized text primarily focuses on error messages related to the ACLTCAM (Access Control List Transparent Content Addressable Memory) module, which is a hardware component used in networking devices such as Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series. These errors can be categorized into different types based on their specific issues. The main error messages include: 1. ACLTCAM-2-ACL_TCAM_NO_ROUTE: This indicates a failure to obtain a route for a VSAN, possibly due to resource exhaustion or other network configuration issues. 2. ACLTCAM-2-ACL_TCAM_NO_TCAM_LEFT: This error occurs when the hardware TCAM (Transparent Content Addressable Memory) is completely used up, limiting further operations. 3. ACLTCAM-2-ACL_TCAM_PHY_TCAM_READ_FAILED: Signifies a failure in reading from the physical TCAM on an ASIC, with specific error codes indicating the issue. 4. ACLTCAM-2-ACL_TCAM_PHY_TCAM_WRITE_FAILED: Indicates that writing to the hardware TCAM has failed, likely due to invalid entries or other issues within the network configuration. 5. ACLTCAM-2-ACL_TCAM_PSS_FAILURE and ACLTCAM-2-PSS_OPEN_FAILED: These errors pertain to PSS (Persistent State Store) operations failing, which is critical for maintaining state information in networking devices. 6. ACLTCAM-2-RECONS_FAILED: This error occurs during non-disruptive upgrades when the TCAM contents fail to be properly reconstructed, indicating potential issues with data migration or configuration settings. 7. ACLTCAM-3 series of errors are related to TL Port Manager (TPM) initialization and operations, including memory allocation failures, FC2 errors, general errors, MTS errors, PSS errors, and registeration failures which can lead to TL Port Manager initialization failure. 8. ACLTCAM-4-ACL_TCAM_BELOW_THRESHOLD: This error signals that the TCAM usage has fallen below a specified threshold, potentially indicating inefficient use of network resources or misconfigurations. In all cases, regardless of the specific error type, the recommended action is "No action is required," suggesting that these errors are not necessarily critical for immediate user intervention but may require monitoring and potential future troubleshooting as part of routine device management. The provided text contains a series of error messages and explanations related to the ACL (Access Control List) TCAM usage, management, and status within Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems. Each message is accompanied by an explanation and recommended action indicating no action is required. The errors are categorized under different sections such as "ACLTCAM" for TCAM related issues, "ACL" for ACL operations, and include messages about failed high availability operations, initialization failures, linecard statuses, MTS (Multicast Translation Service) failures, and more. These messages provide essential information for troubleshooting and monitoring the network devices' performance and health. The document outlines various error messages and their explanations for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems. These errors include ACL (Access Control List) related issues, system health management events, and memory allocation failures in AMM (Advanced Management Module). Each error is accompanied by a recommended action stating that no action is required. The document serves as a reference for troubleshooting these potential issues within the networking devices. The provided text is a detailed reference guide to various error messages and their explanations within the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems, specifically related to ASCII configuration issues. Each error message is accompanied by its specific code, explanation of the issue, and recommended action which typically involves no action from the user unless otherwise specified. Here's a summary of each type of error message: 1. **AMM-SLOT#-6**: Indicates an internal state creation error in the Adaptive Management Module (AMM). 2. **ASCII-CFG Messages**: A group of errors related to issues during ASCII configuration application, library invocation, syslog initialization, and PSS file version mismatches.

• **ASCII-CFG-2**: Encounters errors while applying ASCII configuration due to failed commands or operations within the library function invoked for configuration display.

• **ASCII-CFG-3**: An MTS (Multi-Threaded Service) error in the ascii-cfg-server during rollback process, with no specific action required by the user.

• **ASCII-CFG-6**: Handles checkpoint creation and deletion, maximum checkpoints reached, and different rollback options with or without atomic/best-effort/stop-at-first failure options.

3. **Informational Messages**: Provide context about events affecting rollback processes in ASCII configuration management. For each error message, the recommended action is "No action is required," unless it specifies otherwise (like when there's a mismatch in PSS file versions or other critical issues requiring intervention from the reseller or TAC support). This documentation is crucial for troubleshooting and understanding how to manage system configurations within these network devices. The provided text outlines the error messages and their explanations for various components in Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems, including ASSOC MGR (Association Manager) and BFDC (Boot Flash Diagnostic Controller) messages. Each error message is categorized into types such as EMERGENCY_MSG, ALERT_MSG, CRITICAL_MSG, ERROR_MSG, WARN_MSG, NOTIF_MSG, INFO_MSG, DEBUG_MSG, and others specific to ASSOC MGR and BFDC components. The explanations include details about the nature of the failure or issue encountered, while recommended actions range from contacting Cisco TAC for support, filing bugs through CDETS (Cisco Development Enterprise Test System), taking no action if deemed not critical, to removing existing BFD sessions to free up capacity for new ones, and manually removing bfd sessions in case of ACL removal issues. The text is part of a larger document detailing system messages and recovery procedures for Cisco MDS 9000 and Nexus 7000 Family systems, intended for reference and troubleshooting purposes. The provided text contains system messages and error explanations related to BFD (Bidirectional Forwarding Detection) sessions, BIOS DAEMON operations, and other network management issues in Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems. Here's a summarized version of the main points: 1. **BFD Session Errors:**

• BFD session creation failures are indicated by messages like "BFD-3-SESSION_CREATE_FAIL" and "BFD-4-INVALID_NBR," with reasons for failure listed in hexadecimal codes or text descriptions. Recommendations typically involve checking the syslog for detailed information, though no action is required unless specific actions are recommended (e.g., removing other BFD sessions).

• Session state changes such as going down or coming up trigger messages like "BFD-5-SESSION_STATE_DOWN" and "BFD-5-SESSION_STATE_UP." Recommendations include no action, although detailed reasons for session states are provided in the message.

• Resource limitations causing failure to create or maintain BFD sessions lead to warnings such as "BFD-5-SESSION_NO_RESOURCES," suggesting actions like reducing Tx/Rx timers or removing other BFD sessions to free resources.

2. **BIOS DAEMON Errors:**

• BIOS DAEMON errors include flash compatibility issues (e.g., "BIOS_DAEMON-2-BIOS_DAEMON_FLASH_WARNING") and boot order failures (e.g., "BIOS_DAEMON-2-BIOS_DAEMON_PRI_BOOT_FAIL"). Recommendations vary from skipping upgrades to contacting the original vendor for support.

• Specific BIOS sectors being write protected or unsupported by the running image are noted in "BIOS_DAEMON-2-BIOS_DAEMON_SUP_ERROR." Cisco recommends reaching out to a reseller or directly to Cisco TAC for assistance.

In summary, these messages provide operational insights into network health and potential issues related to BFD sessions and BIOS operations, with recommended actions ranging from no action required to contacting technical support based on the severity and specific circumstances of each error. The document outlines various error messages and their explanations within the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System. These errors pertain to BIOS, Bootup Tests, and BootVar issues encountered during system operation. For BIOS-related errors like "BIOS DAEMON-SLOT#-2" (with error codes indicating write protection or alternate boot from flash), the recommended action is to contact a Cisco reseller for support. Similarly, other BIOS errors are also directed towards contacting Cisco TAC if a support contract is in place. Bootup Test messages under "BOOTUP TEST Messages" section detail failures in online diagnostics related to EOBC (Enhanced Online Diagnostic Boot Configuration), Management Port tests, or skips in these tests. The recommended action here is that no action is required as the system should continue to function without interruption unless explicitly directed otherwise by Cisco support. BootVar-related errors such as "BOOTVAR-2" and "BOOTVAR-3" cover memory allocation failures, auto-copy issues due to not enough disk space or initialization failures within processes. Recommendations here include checking for low memory conditions, ensuring sufficient disk space on the standby partition, verifying image compatibility, and reviewing process statuses if initializations fail. In summary, while these error messages provide a clear indication of system issues, the recommended actions are generally administrative guidance to either retry operations or check specific configurations, with escalation only for critical errors that cannot be resolved through local diagnostics. The provided text contains a series of error messages related to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS system, along with their explanations and recommended actions. Here's a summarized version of each error message: **BOOTVAR-5 Error Messages:** 1. **BOOTVAR-5-AUTOCOPY_SUCCEED**: Auto-copy of file to standby supervisor succeeded. No action is required. 2. **BOOTVAR-5-IMAGE_NOTEXISTS**: The specified image does not exist on the supervisor. Check if the image exists and ensure it's on the flash before rebooting. 3. **BOOTVAR-5-NEIGHBOR_UPDATE_AUTOCOPY**: Neighbor supervisor supports auto-copy, starting the process. No action is required. 4. **BOOTVAR-5-AUTOCOPY_VERIFY_SEND_FAILED**: Failed to send message to ask standby to verify integrity. Turn auto-copy off and back on. **BOOTVAR-6 Error Messages:** 1. **BOOTVAR-6-ALREADY_IN_SYNC**: The image is already in sync; no action is required. 2. **BOOTVAR-6-AUTOCOPY_DID_NOT_START**: Auto-copy did not start as the remote copy location does not exist. No action is required. 3. **BOOTVAR-6-CONFIG_UPDATED**: Boot configuration updated successfully; no action is required. 4. **BOOTVAR-6-STARTING**: Starting image autosync, please wait for completion. No action is required. **CALLHOME Messages:** 1. **CALLHOME-2-EVENT**: A callhome event has occurred; check email notifications or use relevant CLI commands for more information. 2. **CALLHOME-2-PROGRAM_EXIT**: Callhome process ending with a specific reason; contact the Cisco reseller or TAC for support. 3. **CALLHOME-3 Error Messages**: Various errors related to callhome operations, such as merge or operation failures. Check the specific error message and rectify the problem by reviewing configuration settings or contacting the reseller/TAC. These summaries provide a concise overview of what each error entails and how to proceed according to Cisco's recommendations. The provided text appears to be a technical documentation from Cisco, detailing various error messages related to the CDP (Cisco Discovery Protocol) system in their MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System. Each error message includes an explanation of what occurred, why it happened, and recommended actions that should be taken based on the nature of the error. The errors can generally be categorized into network initialization issues (like memory allocation or protocol enablement), configuration mismatches (such as duplex mismatch or VLAN mismatch), and communication failures (including socket binding and reception problems). For each error message, there is no specific recommended action required beyond noting the occurrence of the event; in some cases, this information might be sent to a system administrator via email if callhome notifications are configured. The documentation emphasizes that no action should be taken unless explicitly instructed by Cisco support or relevant professional services, reflecting a cautious approach towards user intervention based on these informational messages. This document, titled "Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System Messages Reference," provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and managing system messages and errors specific to the Cisco MDS 9000 and Nexus 7000 family of products running on NX-OS. The document is part of OL-26589-01, which is Chapter 2 in the larger publication detailing system messages and recovery procedures for these systems. The content includes detailed explanations of various error messages such as CDP (Cisco Discovery Protocol) related errors and CERT_ENROLL (Certificate Enrollment) related errors. Each message is accompanied by a clear explanation of what triggers the message, its implications, and recommended actions: 1. **CDP-6 Error Messages:** These are informational messages triggered by changes in the CDP configuration or status on network interfaces. They include events like shutting down gracefully, disabling or enabling CDP on specific ports, and port up or down events. The recommended action is "No action is required," as these are mainly for information purposes. 2. **CERT_ENROLL Error Messages:** These relate to the cert_enroll daemon, which manages certificate enrollment functionalities. There are several types of CERT_ENROLL errors detailed in the document:

• **CERT_ENROLL-2:** Triggered when the cert_enroll daemon exits. The recommended action is to contact the Cisco reseller for further support.

• **CERT_ENROLL-3:** Includes errors during FIPS mode initialization or other CERT_ENROLL related errors. No action is required, but consulting a specialist might be advisable if the issue persists.

• **CERT_ENROLL-6:** Relates to general CERT_ENROLL messages that do not fit into other categories. The recommended action is also "No action is required."

3. **CFS (Common Feature Set) Error Messages:** These are errors specific to the CFS service, which manages various common functionalities across Cisco devices. Errors include system initialization failures, memory allocation issues, and persistent storage database operation errors. The recommended actions typically involve contacting the reseller or support team for further assistance. The document serves as a valuable resource for administrators and technicians who need to interpret and respond to error messages generated by these systems, ensuring that they can take appropriate action based on the severity and type of the issue reported. The provided document outlines various error messages and their explanations for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS system, categorized under CFS (Cisco Fault Service) codes. These codes include CFS-3 to CFS-6 with specific error types such as ALLOCFAIL, APP_MERGE_FAILED, CFS_PSS_CORRUPTED, DBERROR, FAILURE_RESPONSE, FIPS_TEST_FAILED, GENERROR, LICERR, MERGE_FAILED, MTSERROR, PSSERROR, TIMEOUT_ERROR, UNKNOWN_MSG, LICEMP, PSS_VERSION_MISMATCH, BECAME_ACTIVE, BECAME_STDBY, EXCESSIVE_DELAY, FAILED_TO_SEND_HEARTBEAT, and GENERAL_EVENT. Each error message is accompanied by a detailed explanation of what caused the fault, such as insufficient heap memory allocation in ALLOCFAIL or database errors in DBERROR. The document also provides recommended actions to be taken, which are generally "No action is required." This implies that while these messages indicate potential issues, they do not necessarily require immediate user intervention unless further diagnostics or troubleshooting are needed based on the context provided by the error message details. The provided text is a detailed reference for various error and informational messages related to Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems. These messages are part of the system logs, detailing events such as service initialization, errors in configuration or data handling, and other operational details. The main sections include: 1. **CFS (Cisco Fabric Services) Messages** - Describes various error codes starting with "CFS-6" which cover topics like invalid interface indices, distribution information updates, creation/destruction of persistent storage service (PSS), switching over to a standby supervisor, and logical scope region context removal. 2. **CIMSRVPROV Messages** - Provides detailed messages for CIM (Common Information Model) related errors such as syslog exit due to critical error, PSS snapshot errors, configuration copy or file handling errors. 3. **CLIS (Cisco CLI Server) Messages** - Contains the CLIS-5 series which covers events like command removals from the NVDB due to configuration changes. 4. **CLK_MGR (Clock Manager) Messages** - Includes error messages related to clock synchronization issues, specifically critical errors in FC2 clock synchronization. Each message is accompanied by an explanation of the issue and recommended actions, which generally suggest no action is required for most events unless they are indicative of a significant system problem that requires immediate attention. These messages help in diagnosing and troubleshooting network devices running on Cisco MDS 9000 Family or Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems. The document, "Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System Messages Reference," provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and troubleshooting system messages specific to the Cisco MDS 9000 and Nexus 7000 family of switches running the NX-OS operating system. The document is divided into several sections, each covering different types of error messages encountered during normal operation or in case of errors. Key sections include: 1. **CLK_MGR Errors**: This section details two specific CLK_MGR errors - CLK_MGR-5 and CLK_MGR-6, which report issues with clock synchronization and timestamp checks respectively. Both types of errors are explained along with recommended actions (no action is required in most cases). 2. **CLOUD Messages**: These cover various error messages related to cloud services such as CLOUD-2, CLOUD-3, and CLOUD-6 which indicate issues during cloud discovery or other cloud operations. Recommendations include contacting a Cisco reseller for support or checking the status of cloud-related processes after some time. 3. **CLP_MAC Messages**: This section includes errors like CLP_MAC-6 that deal with debugging messages; here, no action is required unless further investigation is needed. 4. **CLUSTER Messages**: Error messages under this category include CLUSTER-2 which alerts about failed cluster capability additions or deletions. As the recommended actions are to take no action, these errors do not necessarily require immediate user intervention but may need monitoring for potential issues. 5. **CMOND Messages**: This section covers CMOND-2, which provides alert and error messages during normal operation. The recommended action is typically "no action required" unless the message indicates an urgent issue that needs attention. 6. **CMPPROXY Messages**: These errors are related to the CMP (Connectivity Management Processor) and include various log entries such as LOG_CMP_IS_NOT_UP, LOG_CMP_UP, and LOG_CMP_WENT_DOWN which signal the status of the CMP processor. The general recommendation is again "no action required," but monitoring may be necessary based on the severity indicated by these messages. Each error message includes a detailed explanation of what caused it, followed by recommended actions that could range from no intervention to contacting Cisco support. This document serves as an essential reference for network administrators and technical staff responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting these systems, ensuring quick resolution of any issues through understanding the underlying causes described in the messages. The provided information outlines a series of error messages related to the COPP (Class-Based Policy) module within the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems, along with their explanations and recommended actions. These messages are part of the system's error handling mechanism, designed to guide users in troubleshooting and managing network operations. The errors listed include: 1. **CMPPROXY-6-LOG_CMP_AAA_SUCCESS**: Indicates a successful authentication attempt from the Connectivity Management Processor (CMP) during login. This is considered informational and no action is required. 2. **COPP-1, COPP-2, COPP-3, COPP-4, COPP-5, COPP-6** - These errors are related to CoPP drops and initialization failures. Each error specifies a different scenario where CoPP drops exceed predefined thresholds or there is an issue with the CoPP service's operation. The recommended action for all these errors is "No action required," implying that users should not take any specific steps unless directed by additional troubleshooting tools or commands provided in other system documentation. 3. **COPP-1, COPP-2, COPP-3** - These messages include detailed explanations of the class where CoPP drops occur and recommend checking the policy map interface for more information using a command like `show policy-map interface control-plane`. 4. **COPP-6-COPP_POLICY_ATTACHED**: This error indicates that a CoPP policy has been successfully attached to the control plane interface, which is also considered informational. In summary, while these messages provide valuable information about network conditions and potential issues, they all ultimately recommend "No action required" from the user unless specific additional information or troubleshooting steps are indicated in other parts of the system documentation or through further error messages. Users can rely on Cisco's support resources for more detailed guidance when needed. The provided document outlines a series of error messages and their explanations for various Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems. Each error message is accompanied by an explanation and a recommended action, which in all cases is to take no action unless otherwise specified. The errors are categorized under different sections including Control Plane Interface (COPP), Credit Monitor (CREDITMON), and Converged Trace Subsystem (CTS). The specific errors within these categories include:

• COPP-6: CoPP policy detachment from the control plane interface.

• COPP-7: Excessive CoPP drops in a specified class, requiring review of the policy map on the control plane interface for more information.

• CORE-DMON-2: Kernel coredump notifications related to various modules.

• CREDITMON-SLOT#: Various issues with the Credit Monitor application or its binding to Management Traffic Specification (MTS).

• CTS-2: Authentication, SAP exchange, FIPS bypass test failures, and other infrastructure initialization errors in the Converged Trace Subsystem.

In each case, the recommended action is simply "No action is required," indicating that there are no immediate steps for the user to take beyond understanding what the error represents. However, some errors such as license unavailability or memory operation failure may require specific actions like installing a license file or checking configuration settings. Overall, these messages serve to inform users of potential issues within their network infrastructure and guide them through troubleshooting inactionable problems. The provided information outlines a series of error messages and their explanations within the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS system, specifically related to CTS (Cisco Transport Service) errors. Each error message is prefixed with a unique identifier followed by a brief description of the issue. The explanations typically detail issues such as failed authentication, configuration failures, memory allocation problems, or internal state initialization errors. The "Recommended Action" column consistently advises that no action is required, which might imply that these errors are not immediately critical and can be monitored for further analysis. However, it's important to note that while the immediate actions may suggest no intervention, deeper investigation into these errors could be necessary to ensure network stability and performance. The messages also categorize some errors under specific sections such as "DCEFIB Messages," which suggests that these are related to data center ethernet forwarding information base (DCEFIB) configurations or issues within the network infrastructure. Overall, this reference serves as a guide for system administrators and engineers to quickly identify potential issues in the Cisco MDS 9000 and Nexus 7000 Series networks and understand the recommended response based on the severity of the error as indicated by the identifiers (e.g., CTS-2, CTS-3). This document outlines various system messages and their explanations, recommended actions, and references for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems. The messages cover different scenarios such as errors in memory allocation, initialization failures, lock requests, database commits, and merge operations. For each error message, there is a detailed explanation of what occurred, followed by recommended actions including contacting the Cisco reseller or calling Cisco TAC for support if applicable. All messages are part of the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System Messages Reference under OL-26589-01, providing a comprehensive guide for troubleshooting and understanding system errors in these devices. The error messages under the "DEVICE-ALIAS" category in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System Messages Reference indicate various issues that can occur during configuration or operational processes. These errors include conflicts, validation failures, lock release rejections, and more, each with a specific reason for failure indicated by

. The recommended action across all error messages is to contact the Cisco reseller through which the product was procured for support. If a Cisco support contract has been purchased, calling Cisco TAC (Technical Assistance Center) should also be considered. These actions are taken because errors often require professional assistance and troubleshooting that might not be immediately resolvable by self-help or basic customer service channels. Key points from these error messages include: 1. **Conflict Resolution**: In cases like DEVICE-ALIAS-3-MERGE_MREQ_REJECTED, the system is suggesting to compare device-alias configurations with other switches in the fabric and resolve conflicts if present before committing changes. 2. **Remote Rejections**: Errors such as DEVICE-ALIAS-3-MERGE_MRESP_REJECTED or DEVICE-ALIAS-3-VALIDATION_REJECTED indicate that requests from remote switches are being rejected, suggesting a need for support to understand and potentially resolve the issue with the remote switch configuration. 3. **Validation Failures**: Errors like DEVICE-ALIAS-3-MERGE_VALIDATION_FAILED and DEVICE-ALIAS-3-VALIDATION_REJECTED point towards issues during database validation, which again recommends contacting support for resolution. 4. **Operational Errors**: For errors related to specific operations (MTS, PSS) like DEVICE-ALIAS-3-MTS_OPER_FAILED and DEVICE-ALIAS-3-PSS_OPER_FAILED, the recommendation is also to contact support to address issues during these operational phases. 5. **Locking Issues**: Errors such as DEVICE-ALIAS-3-UNLOCK_FAILED and DEVICE-ALIAS-3-UNLOCK_REJECTED are linked to locking failures, which again suggests contacting support for assistance in releasing locks or handling lock-related issues. 6. **Session Clearing/Commitment Issues**: For problems with clearing sessions (DEVICE-ALIAS-6-CLEAR_FAILED_INFO) or committing database changes (DEVICE-ALIAS-6-COMMIT_FAILED_INFO), the same advice of contacting support applies, indicating that there are likely administrative issues that require expert intervention. 7. **Definition Conflicts**: Error DEVICE-ALIAS-6-IMPORT_DEFINITION_CONFLICT indicates a conflict in import definitions during operations, which also points towards needing assistance from Cisco resellers or TAC for resolution. In summary, encountering any of these error messages while configuring or operating the devices under discussion should prompt immediate action to engage with the initial point of contact (reseller) or directly call Cisco TAC for professional support and troubleshooting. The provided information outlines several error messages related to the management of device aliases in Cisco's MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series switches, specifically within the context of VSAN (Virtual SAN) configurations. Each error message is accompanied by a specific explanation and recommended actions that users should take to resolve the issue. Here's a summary of these errors: 1. **DEVICE-ALIAS-6-IMPORT_MEMBER_TYPE_CONFLICT**: The import operation failed because the fcalias being imported contains unsupported member types, which must be resolved by ensuring all members are Port WWN based and then retrying the import process. 2. **DEVICE-ALIAS-6-IMPORT_NAME_CONFLICT**: A conflict was encountered during the import due to a name conflict between existing or previously specified VSAN configurations. Resolution requires identifying and resolving the conflicting entries, followed by reissuing the import command. 3. **DEVICE-ALIAS-6-IMPORT_NUM_MEMBERS_CONFLICT**: The import operation failed because the fcalias contains an unsupported number of members, which must be resolved by ensuring there is exactly one member and then retrying the import. 4. **DEVICE-ALIAS-6-LOCK_FAILED_INFO** and **DEVICE-ALIAS-6-MERGE_ACTIVATION_FAILED_INFO**: These errors indicate issues with acquiring or activating locks during database merge operations, which are critical for updating configurations. Contacting the Cisco reseller or TAC is recommended for further assistance in these cases. 5. **DEVICE-ALIAS-6-MERGE_VALIDATION_FAILED_BUSY** and **DEVICE-ALIAS-6-MERGE_VALIDATION_REJECTED_BUSY**: These errors suggest that the merged database validation failed due to some applications returning a busy state, which will be automatically retried after some time without user intervention. 6. **DEVICE-ALIAS-6-UNLOCK_FAILED_INFO** and **DEVICE-ALIAS-6-VALIDATION_ABORTED**: These errors point to issues with releasing locks or aborting local validations, both of which require contacting the Cisco reseller for support as per the recommended actions provided. 7. **DEVICE_TEST Messages**: This section details specific tests conducted by the DEVICE_TEST module, each of which can fail due to various reasons such as hardware failures in modules like ASICs or Crypto devices. In all cases where a test fails, no user action is required beyond noting the failure; however, this may indicate potential issues that need further investigation or support from Cisco services if the tests are recurring. Each error message and its resolution steps highlight the importance of careful configuration management in large-scale networking environments like those managed by MDS 9000 and Nexus 7000 Series switches, ensuring consistency across VSAN configurations and proper handling of hardware diagnostics. The document "OS System Messages Reference" for the Cisco MDS 9000 and Nexus 7000 Family outlines various error messages related to device failures during system diagnostics. These errors occur across different modules and components, such as fans, memory allocation, management ports, NVRAM, OBFL (Onboard Flash), power supplies, boot ROMs, spine control bus, status buses, USB devices, and real-time clocks. Each error message is prefixed with "DEVICE_TEST-" followed by a number that corresponds to the type of test failure. For example, DEVICE_TEST-2-FAN_MOD_FAIL indicates a fan module failure during a system management bus test. The detailed explanations include the specific nature of the diagnostic test failure (e.g., memory allocation failure in DEVICE_TEST-2-MALLOC_FAILURE) and suggest that no immediate action is required, as indicated by "Recommended Action: No action is required." Additionally, there are error messages related to Standby Loopback Tests, which include failures in getting diagnostics VQI (Virtual Queue Index), spine information, initialization process, MTS (Multi-Threaded Stack) initialization, and socket errors. Each of these has a unique code prefixed with "DEVICE_TEST-3-" followed by another number indicating the specific failure type. The explanations detail why each test failed, such as getting VQI or spine information failures in loopback tests, and initializations failing due to errors. The document is part of the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System Messages Reference, providing a comprehensive guide for understanding and addressing system diagnostics issues. The provided text discusses various error messages in the context of the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS system, grouped under specific categories such as Device Test (DEV), Dev_log (DEV_LOG), and DFTM (Distributed Fault Tolerance Manager). Each error message is accompanied by an explanation of the issue and a recommended action stating that no action is required. The errors listed include: 1. **DEVICE_TEST-4**: Includes sub-errors like THREAD_CREATE_FAIL, TIMER_CREATE_FAIL, and TIMER_START_FAIL indicating issues with thread creation, timer creation, and starting the timer respectively. The recommended action remains "No action is required." 2. **DEVICE_TEST-5** and **DEVICE_TEST-6**: Both indicate memory allocation failures (INFO_TEST and NOTICE_TEST) under these error codes, suggesting problems allocating necessary memory for operations. Again, the suggested response is "No action is required." 3. **DEV_LOG Messages**: Includes errors like DEV_LOG-3-ERROR which signifies an error encountered by dev_log_lc, and DEV_LOG-SLOT#-4 with a similar explanation of encountering an error in the log collection process. The recommended action remains unchanged as "No action is required." 4. **DFTM Messages**: These are specific to DFTM functions within the system:

• Errors like DFTM_INTF_NOT_FOUND, DFTM_INVALID_FTAG_NUM, and others indicate issues with interfaces, FTag numbers, VLANs, and other related database entries not found or misconfigured in the DFTM. The recommended action remains "No action is required."

5. **DFTM-SLOT# Errors**: Detailed errors specific to a slot number within the DFTM system also recommend no action is required. In summary, all error messages discussed indicate various forms of failure in different processes or database integrity checks but conclude with a common recommendation that no immediate user action is necessary. This approach likely implies that such issues are typically self-correcting or can be resolved through platform updates or diagnostics not detailed in the provided text. The text provides a detailed overview of error messages and explanations related to the DHCP Snoop process in Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems. These errors can occur during various stages, such as programming VLAN Translation Table entries (DFTM_VTT_PROG_FAILED), abnormal exit of the snoop process, hardware programming failures, DHCP Daemon Initialization issues, PSS errors, failure to register par tree structures, heap memory allocation failures, assertion failures in the Snoop process, denial of ARP frames due to DHCP snooping bindings, excessive ingress rates leading to interface error disabling, validation errors in processing DHCP packets, MTS errors, and socket operations. Each error message has a unique identifier followed by an explanation that describes the root cause and context of the failure. The recommended action for all these issues is "no action required," indicating that the system can continue functioning without intervention once the issue causing the error is resolved. These messages are part of the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System Messages Reference, providing users with detailed information to understand and troubleshoot issues in their network environment. The provided text contains system messages from Cisco's MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System, specifically related to DHCP Snooping functionality. These messages fall under the category of informational or error messages that can be triggered due to various conditions such as invalid ARP packets, excessive ARP packet rates, ACL violations, or changes in DHCP settings. The messages include: 1. **DHCP_SNOOP-4-INVALID_ARP**: Indicates an error when receiving invalid ARP messages on a specified interface and VLAN. It details the sender's MAC/IP address and target's MAC/IP address along with the time of occurrence. Recommended action is "No action required." 2. **DHCP_SNOOP-4-ERROR_DISABLED**: Triggered when an interface moves to an error disabled state due to high rates of ARP packets ingressing on it. It specifies the interface and rate, and again, no action is recommended. 3. **DHCP_SNOOP-4-SMARTRELAYMAXIPADDR** and **DHCP_SNOOP-4-SMARTRELAYMAXLMT**: These messages are informational and indicate limitations on the number of IP addresses supported by smart relay or subnet-broadcast relay, respectively, for a given interface. 4. **DHCP_SNOOP-5-ACL_PERMIT** and **DHCP_SNOOP-5-DHCPHOSTADD**, **DHCP_SNOOP-5-DHCPLEASEEXPIRE**, **DHCP_SNOOP-5-DHCP_SNOOPING_PERMIT**: These messages pertain to DHCP operations, including the addition of new hosts, lease expiration, and enabling/disabling of DHCP snooping on specific VLANs. All these messages are part of the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System Messages Reference, providing detailed explanations for each event that might require attention or action in a network environment where DHCP Snooping is enabled. The provided document, titled "Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System Messages Reference," is a technical reference for system administrators and engineers working with Cisco's network switches. It focuses on explaining various error messages and their implications within the switch management framework, specifically related to DHCP snoop functionality and general diagnostics. The document starts by introducing an overview of the MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series, followed by a detailed breakdown of system messages under two main sections: "DHCP Snooping Messages" and "Diagnostic Client (DIAGCLIENT) Messages." Each section is further divided into specific error codes with explanations, recommended actions, and contextual information regarding the event or condition that triggers the message. ### Key Points Summary:

• **Error Message Categories**: The document covers various errors related to DHCP snoop functionality such as disabled/enabled states on VLANs, sync events for binding entries, daemon status changes (uptime), and packet forwarding decisions based on snooping configurations.

• **Diagnostic Client Messages**: These include system boot completion tests, specific EEM action shutdowns, and hardware module interactions like read or write failures from the Platform Software Services (PSS) store.

• **Informational vs. Recommended Actions**: Most messages are informational in nature, providing details about network states or diagnostic test results without requiring immediate user intervention. However, some errors do come with recommended actions such as contacting technical support for further troubleshooting.

### Usage and Purpose: This document is essential for anyone responsible for maintaining or troubleshooting the operation of Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series switches. It serves as a guide to interpret system alerts, understand potential issues, and take appropriate steps based on the severity and nature of each error message received. This ensures efficient network management and swift resolution of any problems that might arise due to DHCP snoop configurations or diagnostics failures. This text discusses error messages related to diagnostics in Cisco MDS 9000 and Nexus 7000 family products. The errors are categorized under DIAGCLIENT-4, DIAGCLIENT-5, DIAGCLIENT-7, and DIAGMGR, each with specific codes and explanations for the errors they report. 1. **DIAGCLIENT-4**: This category includes messages like "Received LC offline event for the current slot:

. Ignoring it" which indicates that a line card (LC) being tested has been reported as offline in its assigned slot. The recommended action is to take no further action, as there's currently no known issue requiring immediate intervention. 2. **DIAGCLIENT-5**: This set of errors relates to issues within the DiagClient process, such as memory allocation failures or outcomes from diagnostic tests. Examples include "Memory allocation failed" and reports on the status of specific diagnostic tests (e.g., "Ondemand test finished"). The recommended action is no action required for all these cases, assuming that the information provided is merely informational. 3. **DIAGCLIENT-7**: This section covers errors related to health monitoring or per-port testing failures. For instance, a failure in health monitoring tests ("Health Monitoring Test has reported failure") or per-port test failures on multiple ports require reseating the line card and retrying the test if needed. If the issue persists, gather detailed logs (e.g., through show tech-support) and contact technical support for further assistance. 4. **DIAGMGR**: This category includes messages from DIAGMGR such as "A major error was detected during diagnostic testing" or minor defects in diagnostic tests. The recommended action involves reseating the card and retrying the test if necessary, followed by gathering relevant logs and contacting support for further assistance if problems recur. In summary, these errors pertain to various aspects of diagnostics within networking equipment from Cisco, detailing potential issues with line cards or diagnostic processes and offering guidance on how to handle them without immediate action, except in specific instances where a more detailed investigation is recommended through gathering additional logs or information. This document provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and managing error messages specific to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems, which are part of the networking infrastructure used in data center environments. The manual is divided into two main sections: "System Messages" and "Recovery Procedures." The "System Messages" section outlines various error messages that can occur during the operation of these devices, including diagnostic codes such as DIAGMGR-4 to DIAGMGR-6, which are related to health monitoring tests and system errors. Each error message is accompanied by a brief explanation of what caused it, along with recommended actions for resolution or mitigation. For instance, Error Message DIAGMGR-4-DISRPT_TST_START indicates that an unexpected event was encountered when starting a disruptive test, which could potentially disturb the system's normal functionality. The recommended action is to reset the target module. On the other hand, Error Message DIAGMGR-5-INTRVL_INCORRECT suggests that there is an issue with the monitoring interval for a health monitoring test, likely due to it being set incorrectly or improperly configured by the user. In this case, no specific action needs to be taken as the system itself should handle such issues without intervention; however, if the interval was altered incorrectly, the error message provides guidance on how to rectify the setting. In summary, this document serves as a valuable resource for IT administrators and technical support teams responsible for maintaining Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems, providing clear guidelines for interpreting and responding to system alerts and errors. This document outlines a series of error messages and their explanations for various diagnostic tests conducted on Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems, focusing on port loopback test failures. Each error message is prefixed with "DIAG_PORT_LB" followed by a number indicating the specific type of failure or issue encountered during these tests. The errors can be broadly categorized into issues related to process initialization, API (Application Programming Interface) failures, library errors, and path setup or packet transmission failures. The errors include:

• **DIAG_PORT_LB-2**: These messages are related to the initial diagnostic test failure on port loopback operations. The specific tests that fail may vary but generally involve issues such as process initialization (e.g., INIT_FAILURE), rewrite engine loopback (REWRITE_ENGINE_LOOPBACK_TEST_FAIL), and snake loop test failures (SNAKE_TEST_LOOPBACK_TEST_FAIL).

• **DIAG_PORT_LB-3**: These messages are related to further diagnostic tests after initial failure, where issues might include FSM library errors, invalid requests or runs for the test, PDB (Port Data Base) API errors, and more.

Each error message includes details about which module was affected, how many times the test failed consecutively, and a brief explanation of what went wrong during the diagnostic process. The recommended action is always to take no action, as these errors do not necessarily indicate an immediate need for user intervention but are rather warnings that there might be underlying issues requiring further investigation or maintenance actions at a later time. The document also serves as a reference manual providing detailed information on how to interpret and respond to these diagnostic error messages within the network infrastructure managed by Cisco MDS 9000 and Nexus 7000 Series systems. The provided text discusses various error and event messages specific to Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems, including diagnostic port loopback test errors, Data Migration Module (DMM) messages, and other system notifications. Each message is accompanied by an explanation of the issue, a recommended action (typically "no action required"), and belongs to one of two categories: diagnostics related to port loopback tests or DMM events. The text also includes references from the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System Messages Reference manual for further details on specific error codes and messages. The provided text appears to be documentation from Cisco systems regarding various error messages and their explanations within the MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System. Here's a summary of key points across different sections: 1. **Data Migration Job Verification Errors** (EV_DMM_JOB_VERIFY_ERROR):

• Indicates job suspension due to an error during Data Migration Job verification.

• Recommended Action: No action required.

2. **Dot1X Authentication Errors**:

• **DOT1X-2**: System failed to create the Dot1x process, requiring contact with a Cisco reseller or TAC support.

• **DOT1X-3**: Various issues related to interface configuration and memory availability for authentication. Recommendations include disabling SPAN destinations, correcting static MAC entries, ensuring proper interface parameters, and checking system memory usage.

• **DOT1X-4**: Invalid events posted to state machines or unsupported configurations on port channels and trunk ports, suggesting changes in port settings or modes.

• **SM_INIT Error**: Attempt to initialize an invalid state machine, which needs direct intervention by initializing the dot1x state machine.

3. **General Recommendations**:

• For all errors, if no immediate action is specified, it implies that typical troubleshooting might involve checking system logs and configurations, possibly adjusting interface settings or contacting technical support depending on the specific error details provided in other log entries.

These messages are crucial for understanding and resolving issues within Cisco networking devices, ensuring optimal operation of data migration processes and authentication mechanisms. The provided document outlines various system messages and errors related to Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS, specifically focusing on Dot1x configuration issues. These include unsupported configurations like port security on member ports or port channels, incorrect MAC address usage for authentication, disabled dot1x service, and more. The document also covers error messages related to DPP_DEBUG, DPVM (Dynamic Provisioning VM), and other system-related issues. Key points: 1. **Dot1x Configuration Errors**: Unsupported configurations such as port security on member ports or port channels, incorrect MAC addresses for authentication, disabled dot1x service, and more lead to specific error messages with recommended actions like removing port security, ensuring the port is not in trunk mode, or connecting a supported host. 2. **DPP_DEBUG Messages**: These are critical messaging errors within the DPP (Dynamic Provisioning Protocol) framework, indicating issues that do not require immediate action from the user. 3. **DPVM Messages**: These messages pertain to memory allocation failures, database errors in DPVM operations, invalid DDAS modes, and initialization failures. Recommendations include contacting a Cisco reseller or TAC for support, especially if a support contract has been purchased. 4. **General System Errors**: The document provides standard recommended actions for various error scenarios, including disabling dot1x service upon its activation when it is not supported, managing memory allocation issues in DPVM, and handling errors related to database operations within the DPVM framework. Overall, this document serves as a reference guide for troubleshooting and interpreting system messages from Cisco devices, focusing on Dot1x configuration and dynamic provisioning mechanisms used across these platforms. The provided document outlines various error messages and their explanations within the context of Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System. These errors are categorized under different sections such as DPVM (Data Path Virtualization Manager) and DSTATS, with each message providing a specific code followed by a description of the error encountered during operation. The messages include: 1. **DPVM Errors** - These relate to issues in the Data Path Virtualization Manager's operations and are further detailed as follows:

• DPVM-3: Indicates an error occurred during a DPVM PSS (Program Specification Statement) operation, with specific characters detailing what went wrong. Recommended action is to contact the Cisco reseller for support.

• DPVM-4: Covers activation failures in device mappings and describes the nature of the failure. Correct the issue and reactivate the database as recommended.

• DPVM-6: Indicates changes in the status of DPVM, such as becoming available or enabled/disabled, with no specific action required beyond noting the change.

2. **DSTATS Errors** - These relate to issues within the DSTATS process and are detailed under several subcategories based on the specific operation that failed:

• Initialization, Creation, Deletion, Opening, Reloading, Snapshotting, and Storing operations can all fail due to various errors specified by hexadecimal codes. Each failure is accompanied by a recommendation to collect more information using the 'showflash' command and refer to PSS system error codes for further details.

3. **ELTMC Errors** - Logging some generic debugging info during operation, with no specific action required beyond noting the event. In each case, the document provides a clear explanation of the error encountered followed by recommended actions such as contacting the Cisco reseller or correcting and reactivating databases. This systematic approach helps in quickly identifying issues and seeking appropriate resolutions within the product support framework. The document outlines various error messages and their explanations related to the ELTM (Embedded Logical Trunk Manager) in Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems. Each error message provides a specific issue with recommendations that no action is required, indicating that these errors do not typically require manual intervention but should be noted for further analysis by collecting show tech-support eltm output. The errors are categorized based on the interface or system component involved and include: 1. Internal Error in ELTM: A general internal error occurs with a specific character string indicating which part of the system failed. 2. Interface Not Found or Supported: The specified interface is not found or unsupported by ELTM, affecting its functionality. 3. Failed to Get LTL/Slot: Issues retrieving Low Tier Logical Table (LTL) or slot information for an interface, potentially impacting packet handling and forwarding engine functions. 4. Failed to Reallocate LDB: Problems reallocating Local Database Buffers (LDB), leading to issues with Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding in certain VDCs. 5. Reserved VLAN Allocation Failure: ELTM fails to allocate reserved VLANs, affecting multicast forwarding on SVI interfaces. 6. General VLAN Internal Error: An internal error related to a specific VLAN number and character string. Each error message includes an explanation of the issue, recommended action (no action required), and notes that further analysis can be done by collecting show tech-support eltm output. These errors are part of the system messages and recovery procedures for the Cisco MDS 9000 and Nexus 7000 Family systems, providing a reference guide for troubleshooting and understanding these issues in detail. The document outlines various error messages and their explanations for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS devices. These errors occur within the ELTM (Embedded Logic Translation Module) and EOU (Embedded Object Utility) components of these systems. For ELTM, there are several specific error codes: 1. **ELTM-2**: This series of errors indicate internal issues or problems with interfaces, such as INTERNAL_ERROR, INTF_NOT_FOUND, INTF_NOT_SUPP, and INTF_TO_LTL. The recommended action is to collect a tech-support output for further analysis. 2. **ELTM-3**: Indicates an error in handling feature requests from OIM (Operations Interface Module), specifically related to the OTV (Overlay Transport Virtualization) feature. No specific action is required. 3. **ELTM-5**: This error relates to a component error encountered during multicast configuration, likely indicating issues with how packets are handled on specified interfaces. The default course of action remains no action required. 4. **ELTM-6**: Error codes in this section indicate failures in sending MTS (Multicast Transmit State) messages, possibly due to system errors or misconfigurations. Detailed error numbers and opcodes are provided for each specific case. The EOU section also contains a series of error codes: 1. **EOU-2**: This error is related to the failure in adding or deleting hosts from a PBACL (Policy Based Access Control List) group, with detailed errors specified after the colon. The recommended action suggests verifying and manually removing the host if necessary using CLI commands. 2. **EOU-5** and **EOU-6**: These errors pertain to enabling or disabling EOU (Embedded Object Utility), authentication type handling, packet issues, CTA (Content Transformation Accelerator) status, identity matches, session detections, and socket service usage. The recommended action is again no specific action required, as the system will revert to a previous state upon failure if possible. 3. **EOU-6**: This error code covers various unspecified events causing errors, with detailed messages indicating issues related to IP addresses, policy application status, posture of hosts on interfaces, session actions, and other network-related parameters. The default recommendation is no action required. In summary, the document provides clear explanations for each type of error encountered in ELTM and EOU subsystems, along with recommended actions that may involve collecting additional diagnostic information or verifying configurations via CLI commands. The document outlines various error messages and recommended actions for the Cisco MDS 9000 and Nexus 7000 family of switches, including system messages and procedures for recovery. Key sections include: 1. **EOU (Enhanced OAM Upgrade) Messages**: These are related to version mismatches in the EOU service and interface statuses. The recommended action is "No action is required." 2. **EPLD_UPGRADE Messages**: These messages pertain to firmware upgrades for supervisors and modules, with specific guidance based on whether the switch has one or multiple supervisors. Recommended actions are also "No action is required." 3. **EPP (Ethernet Port Protection) Messages**: This section covers errors related to trunk protocol failures, loopback interfaces, and EPP statuses. Recommendations include checking connectivity and ensuring proper interface connections. 4. **ETH-PORT-SEC Messages**: These messages deal with security violations on ports due to MAC address conflicts or invalid VLAN configurations. The default recommendation is "No action is required." Overall, the document provides a structured approach for interpreting and responding to error messages from these switches, emphasizing minimal intervention unless specific conditions warrant action. This document provides a comprehensive guide and detailed explanations for various error messages related to network interfaces within the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems. The errors are categorized under "ETHPORT" and each message includes an explanation, recommended action, and sometimes additional context depending on the specific issue encountered. Here's a summary of each error type: 1. **ETH-PORT-SEC-5-ETH_PORT_SEC_HOST_DELETION**: Indicates that a host bound to a secure port in a VLAN has been removed. No action is required, but this should be noted for potential security or configuration issues. 2. **ETHPORT-2-IF_CRITICAL_FAILURE**, **ETHPORT-2-IF_DOWN_ERROR_DISABLED**, **ETHPORT-2-IF_SEQ_ERROR**, **ETHPORT-2-SEQ_TIMEOUT**, **ETHPORT-2-SYSLOG_ETHPM_CRITICAL**: These messages pertain to critical failures or errors in network interfaces, such as a failure causing the interface to be down, timeouts in communication with components, or system log critical issues. The recommended action is generally to follow specific instructions found in the syslog (system logs) and consider collecting tech-support information if needed. 3. **ETHPORT-3-IF_DOWN_CHANNEL_ERR_DISABLED**, **ETHPORT-3-IF_ERROR_VLANS_REMOVED**, **ETHPORT-3-IF_ERROR_VLANS_SUSPENDED**, **ETHPORT-3-IF_SFP_ALARM**, **ETHPORT-3-IF_SFP_ERROR**, **ETHPORT-3-IF_UNSUPPORTED_TRANSCEIVER**, **ETHPORT-3-IF_XCVR_ALARM**, **ETHPORT-3-IF_XCVR_ERROR**: These errors are related to issues with interface channels, VLANs on interfaces, transceiver alarms or errors, and unsupported transceivers. The recommended action typically involves detailed troubleshooting steps such as showing interface transceiver details or shutting down/restarting the affected interface(s). 4. **ETHPORT-4-IF_NON_QUALIFIED_TRANSCEIVER**, **ETHPORT-4-IF_SFP_WARNING**, **ETHPORT-4-IF_XCVR_WARNING**: These messages indicate non-qualified transceivers or warnings on transceiver modules, which require detailed examination of transceiver details and possible replacement with a supported module. 5. **ETHPORT-5** (missing text): The error message is incomplete in the provided excerpt, but based on previous patterns, it likely would continue a similar theme regarding interface or transceiver errors requiring further investigation. Each error type provides detailed steps for troubleshooting and resolving issues, which are crucial for maintaining network stability and performance within these systems. These error messages are related to the management of network interfaces on Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS devices. They describe various scenarios where interface status changes or issues occur, such as administrative down states, configuration changes, bandwidth adjustments, domain manager failures, and physical link issues. The recommended actions generally involve checking the operational status of the interfaces through commands like "show port internal info" or ensuring that physical connections are properly established. In each case, no action is required unless otherwise specified in the error message or unless it becomes necessary to address a specific issue raised by the system. The document outlines various error messages and their explanations for interfaces on Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems, categorized under "ETHPORT-5-IF_DOWN". Each message provides a specific scenario where an interface goes down with a detailed explanation of the issue. Recommendations are also given to address these issues effectively, ranging from checking module information, configuring new VSANs, determining compatibility modes, or ensuring physical connections and connectivity. The document aims to help users diagnose and resolve interface-related problems promptly by providing clear steps based on different error scenarios encountered in system management. Summary failed for this part. This document outlines various error messages and their recommended actions for Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems. The errors are categorized by specific issues such as interface down, duplex mode changes, hardware alterations, flow control state changes, etc. Each error message is accompanied by an explanation of the issue and a corresponding recommended action that may involve checking connectivity, reviewing configuration settings, or no action required. The provided error messages pertain to network device management, specifically related to Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems. These errors can be categorized into different types such as storm control threshold issues, memory allocation failures, module configuration problems, port channel (port-channel) inconsistencies, and hardware or software internal errors. For instance: 1. **ETHPORT-5-STORM_CONTROL_BELOW_THRESHOLD**: This error indicates that the traffic on a specified port has returned to within the configured storm-control threshold after previously exceeding it. The recommended action is "No action is required." 2. **ETH_PORT_CHANNEL-1-LC_CFG_FAILURE, ETH_PORT_CHANNEL-1-MALLOC_FAILED, ETH_PORT_CHANNEL-1-MAP_PARAM_FAILURE**: These errors relate to module configuration failures due to hardware or software issues. The recommended action for most is "Module will be automatically reset." 3. **ETH_PORT_CHANNEL-1-MCAST_SEND_FAILURE, ETH_PORT_CHANNEL-2-RESET_MODULE, ETH_PORT_CHANNEL-3-ADD_REM_MEMBERS_FAILURE, ETH_PORT_CHANNEL-3-ALL_DROP_TIMEOUT, ETH_PORT_CHANNEL-3-COMPAT_CHECK_FAILURE, ETH_PORT_CHANNEL-3-GENERAL_ERROR, ETH_PORT_CHANNEL-3-MSG_SEND_FAILURE, ETH_PORT_CHANNEL-3-NUM_ACTIVE_PORTS_ERROR, ETH_PORT_CHANNEL-3-PCM_HWCFG_FAIL_ERROR, ETH_PORT_CHANNEL-3-PCM_INTERNAL_ERROR, ETH_PORT_CHANNEL-3-PCM_PORT_DEL_IN_PC_UP_ERROR, ETH_PORT_CHANNEL-3-PCM_PORT_DOWN_IN_PC_UP_ERROR**: These specific errors outline various issues like failed multicast sends, module resets, port channel member addition/removal failures, timeout conditions in dropping notifications, and internal hardware or software configuration errors. The recommended actions range from running diagnostic commands (like "show port-channel consistency") to ensuring compatibility parameters are consistent while adding ports to the port-channel. 4. **ETH_PORT_CHANNEL-3-RESOURCE_ALLOC_FAILED_PORT_CHANNEL_DELETED**: This error indicates that a port-channel has been deleted from the running configuration due to resource allocation failures, and the recommended action is to reconfigure the port-channel and its members if necessary. In summary, these errors require attention based on their severity and implications for network functionality. Most of the time, no immediate user action is required except monitoring or resetting modules as advised by the error messages. However, in some cases like when services fail to add or remove ports, it might be necessary to check the status of specific services or reconfigure components. The provided text contains error messages and their explanations for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS system, grouped under the "ETH_PORT_CHANNEL" category. Each error message is accompanied by a brief explanation of what occurred and recommended actions that can be taken to address the issue. Here's a summary of these messages: 1. **Timeout Error**: The component did not respond to a request in the stipulated time, resulting in a timeout. This could indicate a connectivity or configuration issue within the network. (Recommended Action: Run "show port-channel consistency" to check all module connectivity and consistency.) 2. **Shadow Port Channel Creation/Deletion Failures**: These errors occur when attempting to change shadow member configurations for port channels, indicating potential issues with either creation or deletion of such channel. (Recommended Action: None) 3. **Port Configuration Deletion**: A port was removed from a port-channel due to the insertion of a different module into the same slot. This could lead to data loss if not properly reconfigured. (Recommended Action: Check whether you want to add ports in the new module to the same port-channel.) 4. **Port Operation Inconsistency**: The port is configured either locally or remotely for use with a port channel, but it operates as an individual link. This inconsistency requires reevaluation of its configuration settings. (Recommended Action: Check the local and remote configurations to ensure proper integration into the port channel.) 5. **Port Channel Database Inconsistency**: A port cannot be found in the port-channel database, suggesting a mismatch or issue with external components. No immediate action is required as there's no clear corrective step specified. 6. **Race Condition Warning**: There is a warning of possible race conditions that could affect network operations. The system has not taken any specific action but advises monitoring the situation. (Recommended Action: None) 7. **Unexpected Network Response**: An unexpected response was received and discarded, possibly due to network glitches or misconfigurations. No immediate action is required as per the recommendations provided. 8. **Auto-create Process Failures**: Auto create processes on ports have failed for various reasons, which might affect port channel configurations. (Recommended Action: None) 9. **Port Channel Creation/Deletion Notifications**: These messages confirm or deny the creation or deletion of a port channel, respectively, with no specific recommended actions beyond confirming the system's state. (Recommended Action: None) 10. **Operational Port Changes and Down Events**: These errors pertain to changes in operational status of ports within a port-channel due to issues like incompatible modes or speeds. The compatibility between ports and their intended channel must be reviewed and adjusted if necessary. (Recommended Action: Ensure compatibility parameters are consistent.) 11. **Maximum Channel Limit Exceeded**: Attempts to configure a port channel resulted in failure because the configured number exceeds 128, which is not supported by the switch model. (Recommended Action: Delete the set of port-channel interfaces that caused this error.) Each message provides valuable diagnostic information about potential issues within network configurations or component interactions and offers guidance on how to troubleshoot these problems without necessarily requiring an intervention from a system administrator every time such errors occur. The provided text outlines a series of error messages and their explanations within different systems, specifically related to port channels in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS. Each error message is followed by a recommended action stating that no action is required. These errors pertain to various system states such as port down, suspended, up, subgroup ID change, resyncing, global synchronization, stateful/stateless operation, memory allocation failures, and PSS (Persistent Storage System) operations. The messages are part of the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System Messages Reference manual, indicating standard operational procedures for these systems when encountering such errors. The provided document outlines various system messages and errors typically encountered with Cisco's MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS devices, including explanations and recommended actions for each error type. Here are the main points from the summarized text: 1. **EVMS Errors**: These include warnings about skipped default system policy actions (EVMS-4) and issues with logging space due to logflash being full (EVMS-6). The recommended action is "No action is required." 2. **ExceptionLog Messages**: These are related to line card exceptions, where a specific port bit map is affected by an LC Exception event. The recommendation remains that no action is required. 3. **FabricPath Errors**: This section covers issues with link bringup, conflicts, invalid ftag or switch-id values received from remote devices, and resolution of collision issues. Recommendations are consistently "No action is required." 4. **FC-TUNNEL Messages**: These errors pertain to internal errors in the FCMPLS tunnel process or specific API failures (IPFC_ERROR) and MTS message transmission errors. The recommended response is also "no action is required." In summary, all these error messages are handled with a default instruction that users do not need to take any special actions beyond noting the occurrence of the warning or error. These messages often indicate operational issues within the network infrastructure, but as no actionable steps are specified in this document, they can be considered informational for maintenance and troubleshooting purposes. The provided text outlines various error messages and their explanations within the context of Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems, specifically related to FC tunnel interfaces and FCC_LC processes. Each error message is categorized by its code (e.g., FC-TUNNEL-3-NS_ERROR, FCC_LC-2-ERROR_SENDING_HEART_BEAT), a brief description of the issue (

or

), and the specific error code in hexadecimal or decimal format (0x

,

). The explanations for each error include details about what triggered the error and which part of the system was affected. The recommended actions, under "Recommended Action," are consistently to take no action unless specified otherwise. This implies that these errors often do not require immediate intervention from a network administrator or user but may be monitored for potential issues. The text also provides context through references to specific sections in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System Messages Reference manual (OL-26589-01), which might provide further details or troubleshooting steps that could be followed if necessary. This document, part of the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System Messages Reference, outlines various error messages related to FCC (Forwarding Control Client), FCDDH (Fibre Channel Domain Host Driver Handler), FCDD (Fibre Channel Domain Director), and FCDOMAIN components. Each message is accompanied by a specific code and explanation of the issue it represents. The recommended action for all these errors is "No action is required," indicating that no immediate user intervention or troubleshooting steps are necessary to resolve these issues. The messages include:

• FCC-2: Process shutting down with a reason indicated in brackets.

• FCC-5: Receipt of malformed or unrecognized messages.

• FCC-6: Update of enable priority threshold for packets.

• FCDDH and FCDD related errors, such as nonrecoverable errors causing program exit, serious warnings affecting normal operations, and illegal events in configuration state machines.

• FCDOMAIN-2: Detection of a conflict between domain IDs and WWNs.

Each message is designed to inform the user about an operational issue within one of these components but does not require any specific response or action beyond awareness that an error has occurred. The provided text outlines various error messages and their explanations within the context of the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System. Each error message is prefixed with "FCDOMAIN-2-" and details a specific failure or conflict encountered by the fcdomain module. The text explains that no action is required for most errors, except for those related to initialization failures, persistent table fullness, and conflicts during VSAN merge. For instance, Error Message FCDOMAIN-2-MY_NON_VIRTUAL_DOM_CONFLICTS indicates a conflict during VSAN merge due to identical domain ID and WWN with another switch. The recommended action is to check the switches involved, identify the one(s) sharing the same WWN, and adjust their domain IDs accordingly. Other errors such as FCDOMAIN-2-FC2_INITIALIZATION_FAILED mention resource dependencies not being available at the time of initialization, suggesting potential hardware or software limitations in memory allocation or other components needed for proper operation. In these cases, no action is required beyond acknowledging that the system has detected a dependency issue but does not specify immediate user intervention as it might be resolved through normal switch operations or reboots. The error messages related to fcdomain in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System Messages Reference primarily indicate issues with communication between fcdomain and other system components or services, such as the System Manager or IPC (Inter Process Communication). Here are some key points from the summarized information: 1. **Invalid Domain ID Request**: A request for domain IDs was rejected by fcdomain, indicating an invalid input possibly due to incorrect character usage in a decimal format. The recommended action is to check the configuration and ensure correct inputs are used when requesting domain IDs. 2. **Bind Failures**: There are multiple bind failure scenarios including:

• Failure to contact the System Manager (FCDOMAIN-2-SYSBIND_FAILED), resulting in system manager initialization failures.

• Issues with debug server binding (FCDOMAIN-3-SDWRAPBIND_FAILED).

3. **IPC Failures**: These include:

• Opening of a transaction for HA purposes (FCDOMAIN-3-MTSOPENTRX_FAILED).

• Receiving messages from IPC module (FCDOMAIN-3-MTSRECV_FAILED, FCDOMAIN-3-MTS_H_RECV_FAILED).

• Sending requests or replies to/from IPC (FCDOMAIN-3-MTSSENDREQ_FAILED, FCDOMAIN-3-MTSSEND_FAILED, FCDOMAIN-3-MTSRESP_FAILED).

4. **NVRAM Read Failure**: Attempts to read from Non Volatile RAM (NVRAM) for last assigned runtime domain IDs failed, but fcdomain can continue operation without NVRAM access. 5. **Incorrect Allowed Domains Configuration**: A remote switch attempted an illicit configuration change, possibly because it does not include all current domains or there's a mismatch in the configured domain. The recommended action is to check and correct the allowed domains on both local and remote switches. 6. **Port Suspension Issues**: Incorrect FC2 response frames received by unintended interfaces indicate potential misconfigurations that need troubleshooting, such as incorrect port-channel assignments. In summary, these error messages suggest issues with configuration, communication, or initialization in fcdomain related to domain management and network interactions. The recommended actions generally involve checking the system configurations and potentially restarting the fcdomain service in affected VSANs for non-disruptive resolution of IPC failures. The provided text summarizes various error messages and their explanations related to the FCDOMAIN feature in Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems. Each error message is accompanied by a brief explanation of what occurred, along with recommended actions if needed. Here's a summary of each error: 1. **FCDOMAIN-3**: Initialization of history message list failed (SDWRAPHISTINIT_FAILED). The Fcdomain feature couldn't contact the debug history service. No action is required. 2. **FCDOMAIN-4**: VSAN merge detected with VSAN

(VSAN_MERGE_DETECTED). Local and remote VSANs have the same principal switch, leading to logical fabric connection. No action is required. 3. **FCDOMAIN-4**: Allowed domain list for a VSAN has been modified on a subordinate switch with Fcdomain distribution enabled (DM_ALLOWED_DM_LIST_MOD_ON_SUBORDINATE). Modifications should only be made on the principal switch. Recommended action is to abort the current session and start a new one on the principal switch. 4. **FCDOMAIN-4**: Disruptive reconfiguration started (FC2_CORRUPTED) during VSAN configuration changes can lead to data corruption if not managed properly. No action is required initially but monitoring is advised. 5. **FCDOMAIN-4**: FCID persistent table almost full (FCID_PERSISTENT_TBL_ALMOST_FULL). Review the entries in the table and consider purging stale ones to free up space. 6. **FCDOMAIN-5**: Domain ID type is preferred across all VSANs (DOMAIN_TYPE_IS_PREFERRED), indicating a configuration that might change with reconfigurations. Recommend configuring as static if needed. 7. **FCDOMAIN-5**: FCID persistency feature not enabled in any VSAN (FCIDP_DISABLED). Enable this feature for specific VSANs or globally. 8. **FCDOMAIN-5**: FCID persistent table half full (FCID_PERSISTENT_TBL_HALF_FULL). Review the entries and consider purging stale ones to free up space. 9. **FCDOMAIN-5**: Received CFS request from unknown domain (UNKNOWNDOMAININCFSDATAREQUEST, UNKNOWNDOMAININCFSLOCKREQUEST, UNKNOWNDOMAININCFSRELEASEREQUEST, UNKNOWNDOMAININCFSREQUEST). No action is required as the domain is unknown. 10. **FCDOMAIN-6**: BF started by

indicates a Block Forwarding (BF) has been initiated under certain conditions. No specific action is recommended without further context on what "BF" refers to in this context. These summaries help quickly grasp the nature of each error and the suggested response, ensuring that appropriate actions can be taken based on the severity and context of the issue. The provided text discusses various error messages and their explanations related to the FCDOMAIN module in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System. Each error message is accompanied by a detailed explanation of what has occurred, along with recommended actions that do not require any action to be taken. The errors cover topics such as invalid domain IDs, failed creation or removal of interfaces, issues with fabric configuration, and FCID (Fibre Channel ID) management. Summary failed for this part. The provided text is a detailed reference guide for various error messages and their explanations within the context of network devices, specifically related to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System. Each error message is followed by an explanation of what occurred, why it happened, and suggests no action should be taken unless otherwise specified. The messages fall into several categories including FCD (Fibre Channel Domain), FCFWD (Forwarding), and others, each with their own specific code and implications for network operation. The document outlines various error messages and their explanations for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems, grouped under different categories such as TAC for support, FCFWD (forwarding), FCNS (name service), and FCOE_MGR (Fibre Channel over Ethernet manager). Each error message is followed by a recommended action stating that no action is required. The document serves as a reference guide for system administrators dealing with potential issues in the systems. The document outlines various error messages and their explanations for the Cisco MDS 9000 and Nexus 7000 family of products, including recommendations for recovery. Here’s a summary of key points from both sections: ### FCOE_MGR-5-FCOE_MGR_VE_DUPLICATE_PEER_MAC

• **Error Message**: FCoE Manager has already received unicast advertisement from MAC on a different VE link.

• **Explanation**: The system indicates that it has detected an error where the FCoE, Manager has previously received a unicast advertisement from the same MAC address but on a distinct Virtual Ethernet (VE) link.

• **Recommended Action**: No action is required at this time, as the system itself will manage to resolve the issue without further intervention.

### FCSP-MGR Messages This section covers various Fibre Channel Spanning Protocol (FCSP) Manager errors:

• **Error Message**: FCSP-MGR-2-DBG_INIT_FAILED, FCSP-MGR-2-FC2_E_INIT_FAILED, FCSP-MGR-2-FC2_F_INIT_FAILED, FCSP-MGR-2-FC2_UNKNOWN_FRM_RECD_CRIT, FCSP-MGR-2-FCSP_AUTHENT_FAILURE, FCSP-MGR-2-FCSP_ESP_MISMATCH, FCSMU_INIT_FAILED, FCSP-MGR-2-IPC_INIT_FAILED, FCSP-MGR-2-LICENSE_UNAVAILABLE, FCSP-MGR-2-MEM_FAILED, FCSP-MGR-2-POST_INIT_FAILED, FCSP-MGR-2-PSS_INIT_FAILED

• **Explanations**: These errors generally indicate that there has been a failure in the initialization of one or more components related to Fibre Channel services.

• **Recommended Action**: No action is required as the system should be able to automatically recover from these issues without manual intervention.

### FCS Messages This section covers various Fibre Channel Services (FCS) errors:

• **Error Message**: FCS-2-ALLOC_FAILED, FCS-2-CHUNK_ALLOC_FAILED, FCS-2-NO_RESPONSE, FCS-2-PSS_VER_FAIL

• **Explanations**: These errors are related to memory allocation failures or issues with response times in the Fibre Channel Services.

• **Recommended Action**: In most cases, restarting the process is recommended to attempt recovery from these errors.

### Recommendations for Support For more severe or persistent errors not listed above:

• **Error Message**: FCS-2-PSS_VER_FAIL

• **Explanation**: Indicates a mismatch in the PSS (Platform Services System) version, which may lead to system instability or performance issues.

• **Recommended Action**: Contact the Cisco reseller for further support, or if a support contract is active, contact Cisco TAC for assistance.

This document serves as a reference guide for troubleshooting and error handling in the Cisco MDS 9000 and Nexus 7000 family products, providing clear guidance on how to respond to different system messages and errors encountered during operation. The provided document outlines various error messages and their explanations for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System, categorized by specific error types (FCS errors and FDMI messages). Each error message is accompanied by a detailed explanation of what occurred during its generation, along with recommended actions to be taken. Key points from the document: 1. **Error Types**: The document categorizes errors into FCS-2 (related to random number generation), FCS-3 (database or initialization errors), FCS-5 (API failures), and others that do not specify a clear type but recommend contacting the reseller for support. 2. **Details of Errors**: Each error message is detailed with specific indicators, such as the nature of the FC-CT frame in FCS-6 errors, which helps understand the context better. 3. **Recommended Actions**: For most errors, the recommended action is to contact the Cisco reseller or TAC (if a support contract was purchased). Some errors might not require immediate action unless they are seen during critical system operations like a cold boot. 4. **FDMI Messages**: This section covers FDMI-related error messages, which pertain to issues encountered in the FDMI process initialization and MTS handling. 5. **No Immediate Action for Most Errors**: The document suggests that no immediate action is required for most errors listed, except where there are specific indicators or conditions (like retransmissions or critical system operations). This summary helps quickly identify the type of error encountered and the appropriate course of action to take based on the severity and context provided by each error message. The provided text outlines a series of error messages and their explanations within the context of Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems. These errors are related to various aspects of system operation, including configuration restoration, runtime database handling, malformed frames, unexpected messages, and license management. Each error message includes a specific code (e.g.,

,

), which is used to identify the nature of the issue encountered during operations like sending MTS messages or reading saved configurations. These errors are part of the system's diagnostic messaging and do not necessarily require immediate user action for resolution, as indicated by the recommendation "No action is required." However, they serve as a means to alert operators and administrators about potential issues that might affect system performance or functionality. The error messages also provide context around what type of operation failed (e.g., configuration restoration, message handling) and may include additional details such as specific module names, command codes, or error codes which are crucial for troubleshooting and further analysis by technical support teams. The provided text outlines a series of error messages and their explanations within the context of Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems. These errors pertain to various issues encountered during the management, configuration, or operation of features within these system types. Each error is prefixed with "FEATURE-MGR-2-" followed by a specific code that corresponds to an identified issue: 1. **Feature Manager Errors**: These are related to failures in feature set operations such as enabling, disabling, checkpointing, and installation. For instance, errors like `FM_FSET_CFG_ALLOW_ERROR`, `FM_FSET_CKPT_ERROR`, `FM_FSET_DISABLE_ERROR`, etc., indicate issues with configuration allowance, checkpoint creation, disable operation failures, and more. 2. **Module-Specific Errors**: These are errors that occur during module-level operations like enabling or disabling features on specific modules (`LC` stands for Logical Chassis). Examples include `FM_FSET_LCS_ENABLE_ERROR`, `FM_FSET_LCS_DISABLE_ERROR`. 3. **Presequence and Graceful Operations**: Errors such as `FM_FSET_PRESEQ_REJECT` suggest that a service request has been rejected during the pre-sequence phase, possibly due to ongoing operations or dependencies. The error `FM_FSET_UNGRACEFUL_DISABLE_ERROR` and `FM_FSET_UNGRACEFUL_UNINSTALL_ERROR` indicate issues with ungraceful disablement and uninstallation of feature sets, respectively. 4. **Inter-component Errors**: These errors involve issues at the interface between different components or subsystems within the system, such as `FM_FSET_VMM_OP_ERROR`, which suggests a problem in interaction between FM (Feature Manager) and VMM (Virtual Memory Management). 5. **Completion Notifications**: The messages `MODULE_FM_DONE` and `MODULE_FM_STARTED` are notifications that the feature manager has either completed or started its operations, respectively, with no further action required from an operator perspective. 6. **Specialized Errors**: There are errors specific to certain features like FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet) auto-installation which is restricted to isola only (`FM_FCOE_AUTOINSTALL_ON_NOT_ISOLA`). In each case, the recommended action is to contact the appropriate team: FM/sysmgr for issues related to sysmgr, FM/vdc_mgr for vdc_mgr-specific concerns, or directly the feature owner if the issue involves specific features. The errors are categorized under the general heading of "Feature Manager Errors" and their resolution typically requires intervention from teams responsible for managing the respective features within the system. This document outlines various error messages related to the FEX (Fabric Extender) and FICON (Fibre Channel over IP) features in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS platforms. The errors are categorized into FEX messages and FICON messages, each with specific codes and explanations for troubleshooting. For FEX messages:

• **FEX-2**: Indicates issues such as FEX not coming online after a SUP ISSU event or going offline unexpectedly. The recommended action is to show the inventory of the FEX device if needed.

• **FEX-5**: Covers errors related to enabling or disabling FEX services, port status changes, and failure in certain features like SATMGR (Switch Abstraction Technology Manager). Recommendations include no specific action for all but changing configurations from interfaces when necessary.

For FICON messages:

• **FICON-2**: Issues arise from duplicate port numbers assigned within the same FICON VSAN or invalid parameters in startup-configure files, which require adjustments to avoid duplication and ensure proper configuration.

• **FICON-3**: Contains errors related to assigning or changing port numbers due to constraints like active bindings, overlapping assignments, or prohibited logical interfaces, all of which need careful handling by checking and adjusting the command inputs.

In summary, these messages help in diagnosing issues with FEX and FICON services on Cisco MDS 9000 and Nexus 7000 platforms, providing clear steps for recommended actions to resolve errors or improve configuration settings. These error messages and explanations pertain to various issues encountered in Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems, specifically related to FICON (Fibre Channel Interconnect) and FLOGI (Fibre Channel Logical Unit Number Management Information Base Control) protocols. For FICON errors: 1. **BRINGUP_FAIL** indicates a port has an invalid or unspecified address. Recommendations include assigning a valid port number. 2. **E_PORT_PROHIBIT_BRINGUP_FAIL** occurs when attempting to bring up an E or TE (Transition Enable) port that is prohibited, suggesting the need to adjust the prohibit mask configuration. 3. **UNASSIGN_NO_PN_FAIL** arises from attempts to remove a port number not assigned; check for correct port numbers in command output. 4. **PDCM_CHANGE_REJ_E_PORT** results from attempting to change the PDCM while prohibiting an E or TE port, requiring correction of the prohibit mask if such usage is desired. 5. Other FICON-related errors like STARTING, PORT_SWAP, VSAN_DISABLED, and VSAN_ENABLED pertain to the status of FICON processes and do not require immediate action. For FLOGI messages: 1. **MSG_FDISC_REJECT_TOO_MANY_LOGINS** rejects an FDISC due to exceeding the maximum number of N-Ports allowed on a port, suggesting configuration review for connected NPIV devices. 2. **MSG_FLOGI_REJECT_FCID_ERROR** and **MSG_FLOGI_REJECT_TOO_MANY_LOGINS** reject FLOGIs because FCID allocation failed or the maximum number of NL-Ports was exceeded, recommending adjustments in configuration or reducing device count on the loop. 3. **MSG_NPIV_NOT_SUPPORTED_WITH_TRUNKING** occurs when attempting NPIV over trunking interfaces that are not supported by the platform, suggesting disabling NPIV or using a different interface type. 4. Additional FLOGI errors like NO_ACL_TCAM_AVAILABLE and VF_FLOGI_FROM_NON_CISCO_OUI pertain to resource exhaustion and non-Cisco OUI devices, respectively, and suggest reducing the number of nodes or configuring the trunk mode appropriately. In summary, these messages guide troubleshooting by explaining issues with port configuration, protocol handling, and device interactions in Fibre Channel networks using Cisco systems. Recommendations are provided for corrective actions where necessary, such as adjusting configurations or replacing interfaces. Summary failed for this part. These error messages are related to a software called FSPF (Forwarding State Protocol Forwarding) that is used in networking devices like Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series from Cisco. The errors indicate issues with how the device processes data, especially when it comes to routing information or handling certain events on interfaces. 1. **Error in flooding the local LSR**: This means there's a problem with FSPF trying to spread information about network routes across the local switches (LSRs). The specific error code is mentioned as

. Steps recommended are to provide debug outputs and check if parameters like hello or dead intervals are correctly configured. 2. **Mismatch in

in the Hello packet on interface

**: This indicates a problem with the data in the "Hello" packets used by FSPF, specifically related to an entry that doesn't match elsewhere along the network path. The packet is dropped if this happens. Steps include checking configurations for mismatches and ensuring correct settings. 3. **Error in processing interface timer event

for interface

, error =

**: This suggests there’s a problem with how FSPF handles timers related to specific interfaces, leading to an internal error code of

. The solution is to provide detailed debug outputs and check the configuration. 4. **Error in processing IPC message : Opcode =

, Error code =

**: This indicates issues with IPC (Inter-Processor Communication) messages where a wrong or unsupported opcode (

) is received, causing an internal error coded as

. The recommended action is to check the received IPC messages and possibly enable more detailed debugging. 5. **FSPF failure in gaining lock or releasing lock**: These errors indicate problems with synchronization between different threads within FSPF, which are critical for managing network state changes smoothly. Solutions involve providing extensive debug outputs across various parts of the system to diagnose where the issue lies. 6. **Received FC2 packet on DOWN interface

or Received FC2 packet on inactive vsan**: These errors occur when an FC2 (Fibre Channel 2) packet is received on a physically down interface or an inactive VSAN (Virtual SAN). For both cases, checking if the FSPF is correctly enabled and investigating IPC_PROC_ERR messages can help resolve the issue. 7. **Illegal FSM event for state

in interface

**: This error suggests that there’s an illegal or unexpected transition within the finite state machine (FSM) used by FSPF, which is not supposed to happen based on its current state. The solution involves checking the configuration and possibly enabling more detailed debugging. In all cases, providing debug outputs and traces as recommended can help in diagnosing the root cause of these errors efficiently. FSPF (Full Support of Partial Fix) is a protocol used in networking devices like Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS to manage routing. The system can generate several error messages, each with specific reasons and recommended actions: 1. **FSPF-4-LSR_DROPPED**: LSR (Link State Router) packets are dropped due to various reasons. Users should check the state of the interface using 'show fspf interface' and provide output from 'debug fspf event' and 'debug fspf fc pkt'. 2. **FSPF-4-LSR_MIN_LS_ARRIVAL**: LSR packets arrive too early, which triggers a drop. The protocol should recover by retransmitting the LSR. If this persists, review 'debug fspf flood', 'debug fspf retrans', and 'debug fspf error'. 3. **FSPF-4-LSU_RX_INIT**: LSU (Link State Update) packets are dropped because the interface is in the INIT state when they arrive. Users should check VSAN configuration with 'show fspf vsan x interface' and debug information from 'debug fspf fc pkt'. 4. **FSPF-5** to **FSPF-6**: These messages indicate different operational states or events within the FSPF protocol, such as a routing daemon starting (FSPF-5) or adding/deleting LSRs for domains (FSPF-6). No action is typically required unless specified. 5. **FSPF-7**: Indicates that a route computation thread has started. No user action is needed in this case. For all messages, the protocol should automatically recover or provide debugging information to assist with troubleshooting. If errors persist, consult Cisco support for further assistance. The provided information outlines several error messages and their explanations related to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS system, specifically within the context of the GLBP (Gateway Load Balancing Protocol). Each error message is followed by a brief explanation of what occurred, along with recommended actions to resolve the issue. Here's a summary of each error: 1. **GLBP-3-GLBP_ARP_DEL_FAILED**: The system failed to delete a GLBP VIP from the ARP table. Recommended action is to check syslog messages for ARP failures and rectify the problem by examining and correcting the configuration or addressing hardware issues. 2. **GLBP-3-GLBP_FEATURE_MANAGER_ERROR**: There was an issue with GLBP interacting with the feature manager. The recommended action is to use the feature manager to check the reason for the error and rectify the problem based on the findings. 3. **GLBP-3-GLBP_IP_JOIN_GROUP_FAILED**: The system failed to join the multicast address group required for GLBP protocol packets, which prevents reception of GLBP packets. Recommended action is to check syslog messages for IP failures and rectify the issue by verifying configurations or addressing hardware problems. 4. **GLBP-3-GLBP_IP_LEAVE_GROUP_FAILED**: Similar to the above, but concerns leaving the multicast group necessary for stopping reception of GLBP packets. The recommended action is again to check syslog messages for IP failures and rectify the problem. 5. **GLBP-3-GLBP_MAC_ADD_FAILED** and **GLBP-3-GLBP_MAC_DEL_FAILED**: These errors pertain to MAC address management within the system, specifically adding or deleting GLBP MAC addresses that are crucial for protocol operation. The recommended action is to check syslog messages for L2FM (Layer 2 Forwarding Manager) failures and rectify the issue by ensuring proper configuration or addressing hardware issues. 6. **GLBP-3-GLBP_ROUTE_ADD_FAILED** and **GLBP-3-GLBP_ROUTE_DEL_FAILED**: These errors involve unicast routing table operations related to GLBP VIP addresses. The recommended actions are to check syslog messages for URI (Unicast Routing Integrity) failures and rectify the problem by correcting configuration or addressing hardware issues. 7. **GLBP-4-BADAUTH**: Indicates a mismatch in authentication strings between two routers participating in GLBP. Recommended action is to use the glbp authentication interface command to correct the authentication discrepancy between the local system and the remote router. 8. **GLBP-4-BADVIP1, GLBP-4-BADVIP2, GLBP-4-BADVIP3**: These errors pertain to incorrect subnet or inappropriate addressing for a GLBP VIP. The recommended actions include correcting the virtual IP address configuration to be within the appropriate subnet and ensuring that the VIP is not set as a broadcast address if it should not be. 9. **GLBP-4-DIFFVIP1**: Indicates a difference between the locally configured and the active router's virtual IP address in the Hello message, which can lead to configuration inconsistencies across routers. Recommended action involves checking configurations on all GLBP routers to ensure consistency. 10. **GLBP-4-DUPADDR**: Indicates a duplicate IP address within GLBP messages, possibly due to misconfiguration or switch malfunction. The recommended action is to check the configurations across all GLBP routers and correct any misconfigurations. Each error message provides specific guidance on how to investigate and potentially fix the underlying issue in order to restore proper operation of the Gateway Load Balancing Protocol. This text provides a summary of error messages related to the Gateway Load Balancing Protocol (GLBP) and Human-Computer Interface Protocol (HGIP), which are used in networking devices such as routers from the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series. Each error message is followed by an explanation and a recommended action, indicating no immediate action may be required but suggesting checking the configuration on all GLBP routers for resolution. The messages cover various scenarios including address conflicts (GLBP-4-DUPVIP), ARP failures (GLBP-4-GLBP_ARP_RESP_FAILED), changes in active or standby gateways (GLBP-5-ACTIVE_CHANGE, GLBP-5-STANDBY_CHANGE), and modifications to virtual IP addresses or weights (GLBP-5-FWD_WEIGHTING). The text also mentions that the recommended actions involve verifying configurations on all GLBP routers. The document outlines several error messages and their explanations within the context of Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems, specifically related to HSRP (Hot Standby Router Protocol). These errors can occur due to misconfigurations or issues with network interfaces. Here's a summary: ### Error Message Types: 1. **HSRP_ENGINE-3**: This series of errors are primarily related to BFD (Bidirectional Forwarding Detection) sessions and VIP (Virtual IP) addition/removal from U6RIB, along with socket opening issues.

• **BFD Session Errors**: Failures in adding or removing sessions lead to messages indicating a failure to add or remove specific HSRP-BFD sessions, suggesting the need to refer logs for detailed information. No action is required by default.

• **VIP Errors**: Issues with VIP addition or deletion from U6RIB result in errors that require checking configuration details as per log entries.

• **Socket Opening Failures**: Unsuccessful opening of sockets due to system inability to initialize IP connections for HSRP leads to an error, requiring at least one interface configured for IP operation.

2. **HSRP_ENGINE-4**: These errors occur due to authentication mismatches or duplicate address issues within the HSRP group.

• **Authentication Errors**: Discrepancies in authentication strings between participating routers lead to bad authentication messages, recommending use of the HSRP authentication command to rectify discrepancies.

• **Address Conflicts**: Issues with duplicated IP addresses on interfaces or VIP assignments are indicated by errors such as duplicate address and duplicate virtual IP conflicts (with specific subgroups), all requiring review of configuration settings across all HSRP routers.

3. **HSRP_ENGINE-5**: This error type deals with changes in the priority of the active router, which does not necessarily require any action unless specifically indicated by a change in state or interface details. ### Recommendations: The document provides clear recommendations for each error message; generally, no immediate action is required except when explicitly specified within the "Recommended Action" sections. For misconfigurations like duplicated IP addresses or authentication mismatches, it's recommended to review and adjust configurations across all HSRP routers involved in the communication. This documentation serves as a reference guide for system administrators dealing with network stability issues that may arise due to these specific errors within the HSRP protocol implemented on Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems. The document provides a comprehensive reference for system messages related to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series with NX-OS. It covers various error codes such as HSRP_ENGINE, IKE (Internet Key Exchange), and their respective states and actions required. Here's a summary: ### HSRP Messages HSRP stands for Hot Standby Router Protocol. The messages indicate changes in the state of HSRP groups or parameters like virtual IP address learning, MAC address change, priority adjustments, etc. While no action is typically required upon these messages, they are informative to track the status and health of the HSRP configuration on routers within the MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series. ### IKE Messages IKE stands for Internet Key Exchange, which handles cryptographic negotiations for IPsec security associations (SAs). The messages detail various errors that can occur during IKE initialization or policy negotiation. Recommendations include contacting a Cisco reseller for support if specific error codes are encountered. These recommendations are standard as the software does not automatically correct issues without human intervention typically reserved for more critical errors. ### Summary of Key Points: 1. **No Action Required** - For HSRP messages, no action is necessary beyond understanding that changes have occurred in the HSRP configuration or state. 2. **Contact Support** - In case of IKE errors, consult a Cisco reseller for assistance as troubleshooting and resolution often require professional support. 3. **Documented for Reference** - The document serves as a reference guide for system administrators to understand and potentially diagnose issues related to HSRP and IKE configurations in the MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series platforms. This document is crucial for maintaining and troubleshooting network security and high availability features of these networking devices, ensuring that appropriate actions are taken based on the severity and nature of the messages received. This document outlines various error messages and their recommended actions for the Cisco MDS 9000 and Nexus 7000 family of switches, specifically related to IKE (Internet Key Exchange) protocol, ILC-SPAN (Integrated Light Conversion Spanning), and IMAGE_DNLD (Image Download). For IKE errors (IKE-4 and IKE-6):

• **IKE-4** includes four sub-types: INVALID_PAYLOAD_APPEAR, MESSAGE_ERROR, PARSING_ERROR, and UNKNOWN_PAYLOAD. All of these indicate a problem with the received message due to improper formatting or unsupported content. The recommended action is "No action is required," suggesting that no further steps are needed beyond acknowledging the error.

• **IKE-6** specifically addresses IKE polling issues where it exits because IKE is not enabled in configuration, and this requires no specific action as well.

For ILC-SPAN errors (ILC-SPAN-3):

• The error message ILC-SPAN-3-ERROR indicates a problem within the Ilc_span_mgr module, suggesting that support should be sought from the original Cisco reseller or by contacting the Cisco TAC if a support contract is in place.

For ILC-HELPER errors (ILC-HELPER-2, ILC-HELPER-3, and ILC-HELPER-6):

• **ILC-HELPER-2** signals that a linecard will reboot due to an expired SSE License, recommending the installation of an appropriate license for normal SSM feature use.

• **ILC-HELPER-3** reports an issue with the ssi boot variable configuration resulting in basic mode operation instead of advanced SSI mode. Correcting the image configuration is recommended.

• **ILC-HELPER-6** indicates that a valid license has been obtained, and thus no action is required. Another variant delays SSI upgrade due to configured delay; here also, no immediate action is needed.

For IMAGE_DNLD errors (IMAGE_DNLD-SLOT#-2, IMAGE_DNLD-SLOT#-4, and IMAGE_DNLD-SLOT#-5):

• These errors pertain to issues during module image download, such as failure in the download process or file system check failures. Recommendations include verifying image location and version, retrying the download, using filesystem repair tools if necessary, and checking the module state after retries.

Each error message is detailed with its specific explanation of what went wrong and a recommended action to resolve the issue. The severity of these errors may range from minimal (where no action is required) to more significant requiring immediate intervention or contacting support. This document provides a comprehensive overview of various system messages and their explanations within the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems. The messages are categorized into different sections such as IMAGE_DNLD (Image Download), IMAGE_UPGRADE, IM (Interface Management), and INTERFACE_VLAN, each with their respective error codes and explanations. ### IMAGE_DNLD Messages: These messages pertain to the download and installation of addon module images. The main types include:

• **Addon Module Image Download Completed**: Indicates a successful completion of an image download process for an addon module.

• **Addon Module Image Download Started**: Indicates that an image download process has started, which may lead to temporary inoperability of the module until the process completes.

• **Addon Module Image Download and Install Successful**: Confirms that both downloading and installing an addon module image have been successfully completed.

### IMAGE_UPGRADE Messages: These messages relate to the upgrade or error related to image upgrades within slots on the system, such as:

• **Image Upgrade Error**: Indicates a failure or issue during an image upgrade process in a specific slot.

• **No Action Required**: Suggests that no further action is necessary as this message is informational only.

### IM Messages: This section covers errors related to interface management functions, such as:

• **Interface Feature Bind Failure**: Indicates that the binding of an interface feature has failed, potentially affecting application functionality.

• **LC Offline Error**: Refers to issues with sending LC (Logical Circuit) Offline notifications to a VDC, which might affect application behavior.

• **Internal Errors and Interface State Changes**: Includes various internal errors and changes in management interface states.

### INTERFACE_VLAN Messages: These messages concern the configuration and state of VLAN interfaces on the system, including:

• **Interface VLAN Delete/Remove Notification Timeout**: Indicates that SAPs did not process these notifications within the stipulated time, causing a timeout.

• **Vlan Does Not Exist**: Refers to instances where a requested VLAN does not exist or has not been created beforehand.

• **Administratively Down or Configuration Error Interfaces**: Includes interfaces configured to be administratively down due to configuration issues or errors encountered during interface setup.

### Recommendations: In all cases, the recommended action is generally "No action is required," as these messages are primarily informational. However, for IMAGE_UPGRADE-related messages and some IM messages, verifying operational status via CLI commands (as specified in the recommendation) might be advisable. This document serves as a reference guide to help users or administrators understand and respond appropriately to system alerts and errors within Cisco MDS 9000 and Nexus 7000 Series devices. The provided text outlines various error and status messages specific to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System, categorized under different sections such as INTERFACE_VLAN, IOA_LC, IPACL, and IPFC. Each message is accompanied by an explanation of what occurred and a recommended action which generally involves no further action. For instance, the INTERFACE_VLAN section covers errors related to SVI (Switch Virtual Interface), including failures in acquiring MAC address, initialization issues, releasing IOD, MTS send failure or timeout, and failed operations for reserved or secondary VLANs. The recommended actions across all these messages are "No action is required." The IPACL section discusses errors resulting from IP ACL (Internet Protocol Access Control List) configurations that have led to system failures, service disruptions, catastrophic errors, unexpected conditions, or unsupported operations. Recommendations in this case include contacting the Cisco reseller for support, potentially involving a technical assistance call if a support contract was purchased. Similarly, the IPFC section deals with memory allocation failures within services and does not specify further actions beyond no action required, possibly due to inherent redundancy or automatic recovery mechanisms in place. Overall, these messages are part of an extensive documentation that helps users understand potential issues in system configurations and operations for Cisco's MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems, guiding them through resolution steps based on the nature and severity of the error or status update. The provided text contains summaries of various error messages and their explanations for different systems, including Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS. These errors are related to initialization failures, IOCTL failures, PSS errors, configuration events, state changes, high availability failures, MTS operations, network QoS policy changes, and PPF (Packet Protocol Framework) library errors. Each error message is accompanied by a recommended action stating that no action is required. The messages fall under different categories such as IPFC (IP over Fiber Channel), IPQOSMGR (IP Quality of Service Manager), and specific to the mentioned Cisco systems. The provided text outlines a series of error and warning messages specific to various aspects within the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System, all part of the larger context of Cisco's network operating system solutions. These messages fall under different categories including IPSEC (for internet protocol security), IPS_SB_MGR (Internet Protocol Security Session Database Manager), QOSMGR (Quality of Service Manager), and others. Each message is detailed with a specific code, a brief explanation of the issue or warning, recommended actions for resolution, and references to where this information can be found in the official Cisco documentation. **Summary:**

• **Error Messages:** These are critical issues that need immediate attention as they indicate problems that have occurred in the system's operation. Each error message is accompanied by a unique code (e.g., IPQOSMGR-4, IPSEC-2) and includes details about what went wrong (e.g., "IPSec initialization failed," or "Security Policy Database on the interface to overflow").

• **Warning Messages:** These are less severe than errors but still indicate potential issues that might affect system performance or functionality. Examples include QOSMGR warnings related to incompatible Quality of Service configurations and IPSEC messages about license expiry disabling services.

• **Recommended Actions:** For all types of messages, the "No action is required" default recommendation is given unless otherwise specified (e.g., "Please contact the Cisco reseller through which you procured the product for support."). This section suggests that while many issues might not require immediate intervention, they should still be monitored and potentially addressed by qualified personnel or through vendor support channels.

• **Documentation Reference:** The messages are catalogued under specific sections in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System Messages Reference manual, providing a clear path for users to find detailed information about each warning or error message.

This documentation serves as a guide for IT professionals and network administrators responsible for maintaining networks running on Cisco's MDS 9000 and Nexus 7000 platforms, helping them diagnose and resolve issues effectively by understanding the nature of these system messages. The document "Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System Messages Reference" provides detailed information on error messages related to the Cisco MDS 9000 and Nexus 7000 family of products, specifically within the context of IPS (Interface Product Suite) manager slots. Each section is numbered sequentially from IPS_SB_MGR-SLOT#-2 through IPS_SB_MGR-SLOT#-6, and includes specific error messages encountered during operation: 1. **IPS_SB_MGR-SLOT#-2**: Contains errors related to nodes not responding or issues with software on the port. Recommendations include checking for node software issues and contacting support if needed. 2. **IPS_SB_MGR-SLOT#-3**: Discusses failures in compression and encryption engines, which are automatically restarted by SAN-OS without user intervention. The document suggests no action is required unless otherwise directed by Cisco Support. 3. **IPS_SB_MGR-SLOT#-4**: Includes errors about incompatible node images with the current software running on the linecard or system image. It advises contacting support for further assistance in resolving these compatibility issues. 4. **IPS_SB_MGR-SLOT#-6**: This section contains Sbmgr event logs related to ports and nodes, which are considered informational and do not require any immediate action. 5. **IPS Messages**: General category that covers various other IPS specific error messages such as failures in iSCSI initialization, duplicate IP addresses detected, or issues with FCIP (Fibre Channel over IP) exchanges like ERA aborts and sense data handling. These are also informational unless otherwise specified by Cisco Support. Overall, the document serves to inform users about potential faults within their system that may require intervention from a technical support representative at Cisco, detailing steps for troubleshooting or escalation procedures in case of software issues. This document outlines a series of error messages related to various issues within Cisco MDS 9000 and Nexus 7000 family systems, including FCIP (Fibre Channel over IP) errors, parity errors in DMA bridges, FIPS mode errors, and configuration file system (CFS) errors. Each error message is accompanied by an explanation of the issue, recommended action, and a reference to the relevant chapter for further information. The errors include:

• FCIP_FTA_LOCATE_RBID_MISMATCH: Indicates a mismatch in Receive Buffer Identifier (RBID) during FCIP operation, which causes a permanent error. Recommended action is informational as no action is required.

• FCIP_FTA_PERM_ERR: A permanent error due to an ERA mismatch or other issues related to FCIP processing. No recommended action is needed for this type of error.

• FCIP_FTA_RETRY_ERROR: Describes a timeout in FTA (Forward Table Address) command retries, which can occur during FCIP operations. The recommended action remains informational as no specific action is required.

• FCIP_LINK_STAT_LOSS_OF_SYNC: Indicates a loss of synchronization on the FCIP link, causing it to fail. No immediate action is needed by the user.

• IPS_CRYPTO_FIPS_FAILED and related errors: These indicate FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) test failures within the IPS module. Recommendations include contacting the Cisco reseller or TAC for support depending on the contract status.

• Parity errors in DMA bridge ingress and egress, such as IPS_EGRESS_PERR and IPS_INGRESS_PERR: These are caused by parity errors during data transfer through the DMA bridge. Contact the reseller is recommended with details of the error.

• ISLB (Inline System Level Binary) related errors like CFS clear, commit, or lock failures: Each indicates an issue in managing configuration files within the system. Recommendations include contacting the reseller for support.

Each message includes a detailed explanation of what caused the error and how it affects the system operation, followed by recommended actions that vary from no action required (for informational messages) to contacting Cisco support depending on whether the user has a contract or purchased through a reseller. The error messages provided are primarily related to issues with configuring and managing network devices, specifically within the context of the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems. These errors fall into several categories including but not limited to configuration merging failures, VRRP distribution problems, zone activation failures, and congestion issues on ports. The error messages include: 1. **IPS-3-ISLB_CFS_MERGE_CONFIG_FAILED** and **IPS-3-ISLB_CFS_MERGE_FAILED**: These errors indicate that there was a failure during the process of merging configuration settings for the iSLB (Interface Shared Local Blob) fabric, which is used in network device management. 2. **IPS-3-ISLB_CFS_MERGE_PRECOMMIT_FAILED**: This error suggests an issue with precommitting merge data, which is crucial before finalizing changes to the configuration settings. 3. **IPS-3-ISLB_CFS_REQ_REJECTED**: Merge requests are rejected for various reasons that could be technical or procedural in nature. The reason for rejection is specified but not detailed here. 4. **IPS-3-ISLB_CFS_MERGING_CONFIG_DB_FAILED** and **IPS-3-ISLB_CFS_PRECOMMIT_FAILED**: These errors pertain to issues with merging configuration data or precommitting data, which are critical for applying changes in network configurations. 5. **IPS-3-ISLB_CFS_PWWN_RESV_CLAIM_FAILED** and **IPS-3-ISLB_CFS_PWWN_RESV_RELEASE_FAILED**: These errors indicate problems with claiming or releasing persistent world wide naming (PWWN) reservations, which are essential for managing network identity. 6. **IPS-3-ISLB_CFS_UNLOCK_FAILED**: This error suggests an issue in releasing a lock that is supposed to be used during the configuration merging process. 7. **IPS-3-ISLB_CFS_VRRP_DIST_FAILED**: The VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol) data distribution encountered an error, which could affect network stability and redundancy. 8. **IPS-3-ISLB_ZONE_ACTIVATION_FAILED**, **IPS-3-ISLB_ZONE_ACTIVATION_RETRY**, and **IPS-3-ISLB_ZONE_NO_ACTIVE_ZONESET**: These errors relate to the activation of zones in an ISL (Interface Shared Local) BLOB configuration, which failed due to various reasons such as busy zone servers or lack of active zoneset. 9. **IPS-3-RED_PACKET_DROPS**: This error indicates that congestion has been detected on a GigabitEthernet port because the RED (Random Early Detection) threshold limit has been exceeded, leading to packet drops. For all these errors, the recommended action is to contact the Cisco reseller or if a support contract was purchased, to call Cisco TAC for assistance. The severity of each error and its potential impact on network operation varies, but in all cases, prompt intervention by a qualified technician is advised to resolve the issue. The provided document outlines a series of error messages and their explanations for Cisco's MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems, related to the FCIP (Fibre Channel over IP) protocol. These errors can occur due to configuration mismatches, license issues, or other technical problems. The document categorizes these messages under specific error codes, such as IPS-4 and IPS-5, each detailing a distinct issue with recommended actions for resolution. Some of the key points from the document include: 1. **FCIP Ficon Tape Acceleration Configuration Mismatch**: This error occurs when there is a disagreement between the local and peer's FCIP Ficon Tape Acceleration configuration settings. The recommended action is to ensure that both configurations are consistent. 2. **VSAN Update Error on Interface**: This warning indicates an issue with updating the VSAN over the FCIP tunnel, causing interface flaps. The suggested action is none, as it suggests a corrective measure has already been taken by re-enabling and disabling the VSAN. 3. **FCIP License Binding Failures**: These errors are related to license issues during the binding process of FCIP interfaces. Recommendations include checking the current license status using "show license usage" and acquiring the necessary FCIP license if required. 4. **XRC Acceleration License Issues**: Similar to FCIP, XRC acceleration can also encounter license-related failures. The solution is to check the license state with "show license usage" and install the necessary XRC_ACCL license when available. 5. **FCIP Interface Bind Failures**: These errors occur when an FCIP interface fails to bind to an Ethernet port. No recommended action is provided, suggesting that this might be informational only. 6. **Unsupported Bport Features for FCIP**: Several messages indicate features not supported in the current release, such as keepalives and specific ports. The response is considered informational, with no required actions beyond awareness of unsupported features. Each error message has a unique code followed by an explanation of the issue and recommended action(s). These messages are crucial for troubleshooting FCIP configurations and ensuring smooth operation in large-scale networking environments using Cisco devices. This document outlines various error messages and their explanations related to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System. These messages cover a range of issues including device discovery, configuration mismatches, peer system discrepancies, and hardware/software capabilities. The errors are categorized under specific message IDs such as IPS-5-FCIP_XXX, where "XXX" represents the nature of the error or issue detected. For instance:

• **IPS-5-FCIP_FTA_RESP_3590** indicates a device discovered by FCIP with type 3590, which is explained as a non-tape device discovery. No action is recommended in this informational message.

• **IPS-5-FCIP_FTRA_CFG_MISMATCH** occurs when there's a mismatch in the FCIP FICON Tape Read Accelerator configuration between two systems or peers, suggesting that the configuration needs to be aligned with the peer system for consistency.

• **IPS-5-FCIP_NUM_TCP_CONNS_MISMATCH** shows a discrepancy where the number of configured TCP connections does not match the actual number currently in use, which is also resolved without specific action being recommended unless otherwise directed by higher management or network administrators.

Each error message includes an explanation of what caused it (e.g., discovery of incorrect device type), along with a suggested course of action (usually "Informational no action required"). This approach allows system administrators to quickly identify issues and their root causes without immediate intervention, although the messages are intended for informational purposes only and do not require manual corrections or actions beyond understanding the issue. Summary failed for this part. This document provides a summary of error messages and recovery procedures for Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems related to system messages, FCIP (Fibre Channel over IP), ISCSI (Internet Small Computer Systems Interface), and IPv6. The errors are categorized into sections with corresponding explanations and recommended actions: 1. **System Messages:**

• **IPS-5 Series:** This series includes error codes such as SFRAME_IF_ADMIN_DOWN, SFRAME_IF_NOT_ENABLED, SFRAME_INVALID_NONCE, SFRAME_NOT_RECV, SFRAME_RESP_MISMATCH, and SFRAME_RESP_NOT_RECV. Each error explains a specific scenario where a special frame has been received or an interface is not functioning correctly due to various reasons like admin down, non-enabled configuration, invalid nonce, etc. The recommended action for all these errors is "No action is required."

• **IPS-6 Series:** These errors are related to FCIP (Fibre Channel over IP) feature toggle acceleration operations: FTA Read Acceleration started/stopped and Write Acceleration started/stopped. Each error provides detailed information about the operation that triggered the event, such as the channel FCID, CHI, CU, DA, VSAN, etc. The recommended action is "Informational no action required."

• **IPS-7 Series:** This includes errors related to ISCSI (Internet Small Computer Systems Interface) and ISNS (Internet Storage Name Service): ISCSI_FCNS_QUERY_REQ/RESP and ISCSI_NEW_FCNS_QUERY_REQ/RESP. Each error provides information about the query or response, including return codes, number of targets, VSANs, etc. The recommended action is "No action is required."

• **IPV6-2 and IPV6-3:** These errors cover memory allocation failure for IPv6 configuration and file write failures during initialization. The recommendations are to take no immediate action in both cases.

2. **Recovery Procedures:**

• For each error, the document provides a clear explanation of what might have triggered the message and suggests that "No action is required" as the standard recommended response since most issues self-resolve without user intervention. However, if troubleshooting is necessary, users are advised to refer to other documents or specific sections within the documentation for detailed guidance on how to debug and resolve these issues.

This document serves as a quick reference guide for system administrators dealing with network management systems from Cisco that operate on MDS 9000 and Nexus 7000 Series platforms, providing essential information about error handling and potential troubleshooting steps without delving into complex technical details. The document provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and interpreting error messages specific to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems. Each section covers different types of IP, IPv6, ISAPI, and other related messages that can appear in system logs or during configuration processes. For example:

• **IPV6-4 Error**: Indicates a failure in Duplicate Address Detection (DAD) for an IP address, suggesting issues with the allocation of unique addresses within the network. Recommended action involves checking the configuration and ensuring proper connectivity.

• **IPV6-6 Error**: Covers various IPv6 related errors including CONFIG_EVENT (configuration messages that need logging), INTERFACE_DELETED (when a specified interface is removed, affecting all associated configurations), and ROUTE_NOT_ACTIVE (a route configured but not active).

• **ISAPI-SLOT#-0 Errors**: These are specific to the ISAPI software stack within the system. The errors include INVISTA_EMERG, MSM_EMERG, NSP_EMERG, SSM_EMERG, and SSN_EMERG, each with a unique explanation related to the ISAPI components.

In summary, this document serves as a troubleshooting guide for network administrators dealing with IP and IPv6 configurations, DHCP issues, route activations, interface deletions, and software stack errors within the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems. The recommended actions range from no action to detailed checks on system components or debugging specific processes. The provided document references system messages and recovery procedures for the Cisco MDS 9000 and Nexus 7000 Family, focusing on errors related to the ISAPI software in various slots. Each error is categorized by its severity (e.g., CRIT, ERROR, WARN, NOTICE, INFO, DEBUG) and slot number, with a brief explanation of the issue and recommended action which is "no action required." The document outlines specific error messages such as INVISTA_CRIT, MSM_CRIT, NSP_CRIT, SSM_CRIT, SSN_CRIT, etc., for different slots. Each error message includes a unique code followed by the description of the issue and whether it is related to invista, nsp, or other software components. The recommended action for all cases is "no action required," indicating that no further steps are necessary to resolve the errors from the system messages themselves. The document provides a reference guide for error messages related to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System. These errors fall under the category of ISCM (Integrated Services Control Module) Messages, which include various codes such as ISCM-2, ISCM-3, and ISCM-4, each corresponding to specific error scenarios within the system. For instance, the ISCM-2 series includes messages like ISCM-2-APBR_CORRUPT, indicating a corruption issue in APBR (Application Protocol Bridge), or ISCM-2-LICENSE_EXPIRED showing that a license has expired and RISE feature is being disabled due to lack of grace period. The recommended action for such issues involves either taking no further action if deemed inconsequential or following specific steps like renewing licenses, acquiring new ones, or checking system configurations. The ISCM-3 series includes errors related to ACL (Access Control List) management or route discovery issues that could be due to missing routes, corrupt states in APBR, or internal RPM errors. The recommended actions for these range from manual deletion of PBR entries and enabling necessary features like RMAP, to checking the reachability of real servers through network interfaces. The ISCM-4 series deals with limitations on APBR entries and issues related to channel connectivity, such as discovery channels being down or pre-upgrade timeouts during firmware updates. The recommended actions here often involve corrective actions based on the specific reason mentioned in the error message, which could include checking interface statuses, VLAN configurations, or reattempting operations if timing out. Lastly, ISCM-5 addresses transport issues where a slot fails to send messages, with recommendations generally suggesting that no action is required unless there are clear indications of an ongoing issue requiring intervention. Overall, these error messages and their recommended actions help in diagnosing and resolving potential issues within the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems to ensure optimal performance and stability. The provided text is a technical reference detailing error messages and their explanations within the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System. Each error message, such as ISNS-2, IVR-2, etc., has a specific code followed by an explanation of what caused the error, along with recommended actions to resolve the issue. For instance:

• **ISNS Error (ISNS-2)**: The error "iSNS CFS failed" indicates that the iSNS (Internet Storage Name Service) Cache File System (CFS) operation has failed. The explanation is provided, and the recommended action is to contact the Cisco reseller or call Cisco TAC for support if a support contract was purchased.

• **IVR Error (IVR-2)**: This section covers various issues related to Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP), including auto learn actions failing during virtual dynamic pfcid table construction, switches not supporting auto learn features, CFS peers being lost during sessions, and device communication failures due to programming FCID or VSAN rewrite entries. The explanations include details about what might have caused the failure, such as hardware limitations or configuration issues, and recommended actions range from checking network connectivity, reviewing configurations for conflicts, rebooting devices, or reducing the complexity of IVR setups.

These error messages are crucial in diagnosing and troubleshooting networking equipment failures within Cisco's MDS 9000 and Nexus 7000 Series platforms, guiding users through corrective actions to restore system functionality. The provided text is a compilation of error messages and their explanations within the context of Inter-VSAN Routing (IVR) functionality for Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems. Each error message includes an associated code, a brief explanation, recommended actions, and references to specific sections in the Cisco MDS 9000 and Nexus 7000 Family System Messages Reference manual for further details. Key points from each error message: 1. **IVR-2-IVR_DISABLE_FAILED**: Indicates that Inter-VSAN Routing disable failed due to an unspecified reason. The recommended action is to deactivate the IVR zoneset and try disabling it again, or if that fails, let the process terminate itself in 5 minutes. 2. **IVR-2-IVZS_ACTIVATION_FAILED_RETRYING**: This error suggests that Inter-VSAN zoneset activation failed in a specific VSAN, likely due to an intermittent issue. The recommended action is to wait for the retry after the specified delay. 3. **IVR-2-NO_LICENSE_SHUTDOWN and IVR-2-NO_LICENSE_WARNING**: Both errors indicate that license required for continued IVR operation is not available. The recommended actions are to install appropriate licenses for IVR services to resume operations or prepare to lose configurations within a specified time frame. 4. **IVR-2-PERSISTENT_VIRTUAL_FCID_CONFLICT_WITH_AUTOLEARN and IVR-2-PERSISTENT_VIRTUAL_FCID_UNAVAILABLE**: These errors arise from conflicts during persistent virtual domain or FCID entry configuration, with recommended actions to assign a non-conflicting domain or FCID. 5. **IVR-2-VIRTUAL_DOMAIN_CONFLICT**: Indicates that the advertised virtual domain in one VSAN conflicts with another VSAN due to having the same domain ID but belonging to a different native VSAN. The recommended action is no action required as it will resolve once the conflict is resolved. 6. **IVR-2-VIRTUAL_FCID_UNAVAILABLE**: This error occurs when an internally generated FCID conflicts with another already assigned FCID, and the recommendation is to assign a different persistent virtual FCID using CLI commands. 7. **IVR-3-AAM_MODE_CANNOT_CHANGE and others**: These errors are related to Abstract ACL Manager (AAM) mode configuration issues, with no recommended actions provided as they seem to indicate that changes or deregistrations in AAM mode cannot be made due to fabric NAT inconsistencies or other unspecified reasons. 8. **IVR-3-ACL_ERROR and IVR-3-ACL_PERMIT_ENTRY_ERROR**: These errors are linked to ACL API failures with specific error codes, where no recommended actions are provided as they suggest issues in the invoked ACL API calls. Each error message is crucial for troubleshooting and understanding the operational status of IVR within these network devices, guiding users through necessary corrective actions based on the nature and context of the failure. The error messages listed above pertain to issues within Cisco's MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems, specifically related to the Inter-VSAN Router (IVR) function. Each error is associated with a unique code and description that outlines the specific failure or issue encountered. The explanations are detailed and provide context for why certain functions may not be operating correctly. Recommendations at the end of each summary suggest contacting either the reseller or Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) for further support, unless no action is required based on the error type. These messages help administrators diagnose and correct issues within their network infrastructure. These error messages are related to various issues encountered in the management of devices from the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series using NX-OS, specifically within the context of Inter-VSAN zones. The errors can be broadly categorized into API failures (e.g., Domain Manager API, FC2 API), configuration issues (e.g., NAT mode change not allowed, domain restrictions), and operational problems (e.g., failed activation or deactivation of zones). For each error message:

• **Error Code**: Followed by "IVR-3", indicating the source is from an IVR (Interface Virtualization Router) related to VSAN (Virtual Storage Area Network) management.

• **Explanation**: Provides a detailed description of what went wrong, why it occurred, and possibly some context about the operation that led to the error.

• **Recommended Action**: Suggests steps to resolve or manage the issue, which typically involves no action unless otherwise specified by Cisco support recommendations.

These messages are crucial for troubleshooting and understanding the health and configuration of VSAN environments in large storage networks managed by these devices. The provided text summarizes various error messages related to different processes in the Cisco MDS 9000 and Nexus 7000 family systems, including Action Request Messages (ARMs), which are used to request information or perform actions on devices. Each error message is accompanied by an explanation of what occurred and a recommended action for the user. The errors range from issues with Message Transmission Specification (MTS) messages, API failures in Routing Information Base (RIB), topology computation failures, unexpected MTS messages, configuration restoration errors, and more. In each case, the recommended action is to contact the Cisco reseller or if a support contract was purchased, call Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC). This indicates that these issues may require professional assistance from Cisco for resolution. In summary, this document serves as a reference guide detailing potential issues encountered during operation of the devices and how best to address them by seeking support through authorized channels. The provided information outlines a series of error messages related to various issues within the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS system, specifically under the IVR (Inter-VSAN Zone Resolution) module. Each error message is accompanied by an explanation and a recommended action stating that no action is required. The errors fall into several categories including topology updates, ACL processing failures, persistent virtual domain conflicts, forceful cleanups, NAT mode changes, assertion failures in the code, and activation retries. Despite these issues being flagged as errors, they are configured to be handled automatically with no manual intervention needed by an administrator or user. This suggests a robust internal handling mechanism is in place to manage such scenarios within the system's operations without needing human intervention. This document outlines a series of error messages related to configuration changes within Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems, specifically concerning Inter-VSAN zones and routing. The errors are categorized under different message numbers (IVR-5, IVR-6, etc.), each with a unique code, explanation, recommended action, and reference to the system messages manual for further details. The error messages cover various scenarios including zone activation/deactivation, topology changes, license issues, and service group activations/deactivations. For instance: 1. **IVR-5 Errors** relate to Inter-VSAN zoneset configurations within a VSAN or globally across multiple VSANs, with actions ranging from no action required (for successful operations) to checking the status of IVR zones in all VSANs for partial activations. 2. **IVR-6 Errors** pertain to domain allocation and release issues which can arise during fabric merges or topology updates. In these cases, as there is no specific recommended action, it is suggested that users monitor the situation unless instructed otherwise by Cisco support. 3. **IVR-7 Errors** concern messages related to CFS (Cisco Fabric Service) requests and responses, indicating a request has been received from a switch and a response has been sent. No immediate action is recommended in this case either. Each error message comes with guidance on how to interpret the system's behavior during configuration changes, which can be useful for troubleshooting or understanding the implications of these messages in network operations. The manual also provides context about the specific circumstances under which each error might occur and suggests follow-up steps depending on whether the issue is resolved or requires further investigation. The error messages provided in the referenced text pertain to issues within the CLI (Command Line Interface) and memory management systems of Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS platforms. These errors primarily manifest as initialization failures, failed memory allocations, VLAN not found or configuration errors, and other critical system issues which are flagged with error codes prefixed by "L2FMC-" or "L2FM-". For instance: 1. **L2FMC_CLI_INIT_FAILED** indicates a failure to initialize the CLI backend library, which is crucial for the operational interface of the device, and this is considered a fatal error since it disrupts normal system functionality. 2. **L2FMC_TIMER_INIT_FAILED** suggests an issue with the timer subsystem initialization leading to potential disruptions in service or data handling that rely on timed events. 3. **L2FMC_MEM_ALLOC** signals a critical memory allocation failure, which can lead to system instability and potentially affect other modules relying on adequate RAM. 4. **L2FMC_VLAN_NOT_FOUND** implies the absence of a VLAN in the L2FMC database, affecting functions like L2 MAC learning and aging for this specific VLAN. 5. **L2FM_CLI_INITIALIZATION_FAILED** is another CLI-related error which highlights an inability to initialize the backend library for the CLI interface on module 0 of the system. 6. **L2FM_VDC_GWMAC_GET_FAILED** and other L2FM errors relate to VDC (Virtual Device Context) operations, such as failing to retrieve a gateway MAC address, which is necessary for proper network configuration within the context of that VDC. In each case, despite indicating system failures or issues, the recommended actions are "No action is required," suggesting these might be informational messages only and not indicative of immediate operational problems requiring operator intervention beyond monitoring status updates via standard management interfaces. However, it is important to note that such error messages should be addressed as they can sometimes foreshadow more significant upcoming performance degradation or system issues if not corrected. The provided information outlines various error messages and their explanations within the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System Messages Reference. Each error message is associated with a specific scenario where L2fm (Layer 2 Forwarding Manager) or L2MCAST (Layer 2 Multicast Forwarding Manager) encounters issues. The explanations are detailed, detailing the incorrect data received, database inconsistencies, failed operations, and initialization failures. For each error, there is no recommended action provided in this summary; however, it's implied that a system administrator should follow up on these messages to understand and potentially resolve the issue as per the detailed explanation provided for each specific case. The summary of the provided technical documents primarily focuses on various types of error messages and their explanations within the context of Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System Messages Reference. These errors pertain to L2MCAST (Layer 2 Multicast) and L3VM (Layer 3 Virtual MAC) domains, as well as LACP (Link Aggregation Control Protocol). ### L2MCAST Errors: 1. **L2MCAST_VLAN_NOT_FOUND**: This error indicates that the specified VLAN is not found in the L2MCAST database. It implies issues with MAC learning and aging on this particular VLAN. 2. **Memory Allocation Failed**: A critical failure where memory allocation for certain operations has failed, affecting normal functioning of the system. 3. **Hw Install Failures**: Hardware installation failures when trying to add BD, G, S entries or configuring IGMP snooping on specific VLANs, leading to ineffective IGMP snooping. 4. **Internal State Creation/Removal**: Errors related to creating or removing internal states in L2MCAST, such as stateless or stateful configurations. 5. **VDC (Virtual Distribution) Creation/Removal**: Errors during the creation or removal of Virtual Distribution Containers which might affect VLAN management and configuration. ### L3VM Errors: 1. **FP_TPG (Fabricpath Topology Group) Creation/Deletion**: Errors related to creating or deleting Fabricpath topologies, impacting network virtualization. 2. **Interface State Changes**: Issues with interface states within the FP-Topology, affecting connectivity and network performance. ### LACP Errors: 1. **General Error**: A catch-all for various LACP implementation issues not covered by other specific errors. 2. **Suspend Ports Due to Mode or Min-Link**: Errors related to suspending ports due to half-duplex operation or unmet min-link requirements, affecting LACP functionality. 3. **Upgrade Readiness Failures**: Issues with the upgrade readiness of port channels, which can disrupt network operations. 4. **Packet Transmission Errors**: Problems in transmitting LACP packets, indicating potential issues with network interfaces or configuration. 5. **System MAC Acquisition Errors**: Errors related to acquiring system MAC addresses from VDC Mgr, potentially impacting network configurations and management. ### Recommendations: In each case of error, the recommended action is "No action is required," implying that while there might be an issue reported, no immediate corrective action by the user or administrator is necessary for resolution. The errors are typically informational, suggesting potential issues that need investigation but not immediate intervention unless further indications arise. The provided text outlines various system messages and their explanations within the context of Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems, along with recommended actions for each error or status message. Here's a summarized overview of the main points across different sections: ### LACP (Link Aggregation Control Protocol) Messages 1. **LACP Disabled/Enabled**: Indicates whether LACP is active or not. No action is required unless otherwise specified in future messages. 2. **Min-link Requirement Not Met**: Triggers when a port channel does not meet the minimum link requirement, causing it to be disabled automatically. No action needed until resolved by system maintenance or configuration changes. 3. **LACP Port Channel Meets Min-link Requirement**: When the min-link requirement is met, the port channel can be reinitialized. No action required unless otherwise directed. 4. **Remote Notify Success/Failure**: Indicates successful remote notification events. No action needed unless instructed to do so by future messages. 5. **LACP Suspend Individual Ports**: Occurs when individual ports in a port-channel are not receiving LACP BPDUs, leading to suspension of those ports. No action required. 6. **Upgrade Ready Success/Failure**: Signals successful or failed upgrade events based on the steady state of all port channel members. No immediate action needed unless instructed otherwise. 7. **Port Priority Changed**: Indicates a change in LACP port priority from one value to another. No action is required unless directed by future messages. 8. **System Priority Changed**: Signals a change in the system's overall LACP priority, usually during configuration adjustments or upgrades. No immediate action is needed. ### Error Messages for Specific Modules/Services 1. **LC-FCFWD Module Error**: Encounters an error related to LC-FCFWD and recommends contacting a Cisco reseller or support if a contract is in place. 2. **LC-SPAN Module Error**: Indicates an issue with the LC-SPAN module, suggesting contact with the reseller for assistance. 3. **LC_CFG Module Errors**: Includes CPU Cache errors and process aborts/exits during configuration management, all of which do not require immediate action unless further instructions are provided. 4. **LC_PORT_CHANNEL Module Errors**: Fatal hardware errors or indexing table full errors in port-channel configurations suggest resetting the affected module unless otherwise directed by future messages. 5. **LC_PORT_MGR Module Errors**: Indicates an MTS error, which is a software error in communication between applications. Contact the reseller for support. ### Recommendations In all cases, the recommended action is "No action is required" unless there are subsequent instructions provided by future messages or system updates. For technical assistance beyond this guidance, it is advised to contact the original Cisco reseller or refer to the relevant section of the specific product documentation available through Cisco support channels. The provided text outlines various error messages and their explanations within different sections for Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems. These errors are categorized under RDL (Remote Data Logging), LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol), LDP (Label Distribution Protocol), and LIBBASE_SVC (Library Base Service). Each error message is accompanied by an explanation of the issue, with a recommendation to either take no action or contact the Cisco reseller for support. If a customer has purchased a Cisco support contract, they can also call Cisco TAC for assistance. The errors include syslog allocation failure, context errors, initialization failures, and various other operational issues that affect service functionality in these systems. This document outlines various error messages associated with LIBGD and LICMGR modules, which are part of system management software used with Cisco's MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS devices. Each error message is accompanied by an explanation and recommended action, which generally involves no immediate action from the user but suggests contacting a Cisco reseller or support for further assistance if needed. Here are some key points: 1. **LIBGD Errors**: These errors occur when the Guardian software fails to access registry settings, encounters a catastrophic failure, or experiences an interrupt. The recommended actions are "no action is required." Other LIBGD-specific errors include failed enable/disable port operations and hardware initialization issues. 2. **LICMGR Errors**: These relate to licensing management for features within the system. Errors such as license expiration, no licenses present, invalid server lines in license files can lead to application shutdowns or immediate action by contacting support. Warnings about imminent license expiry are also provided with a countdown until feature shut down. 3. **Grace Period and License Installation**: For both LIBGD and LICMGR errors, the document emphasizes the importance of installing valid licenses to continue using the features affected. A grace period is typically offered before any applications or services are terminated due to lack of a license. 4. **Contacting Support**: In cases where immediate action isn't required but assistance is needed, users are advised to contact their Cisco reseller or support for further guidance and troubleshooting options. This includes scenarios like encountering invalid server lines in a license file. 5. **Documentation Reference**: Each error message is cross-referenced back to the specific section of the "Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System Messages Reference" manual for further details and context. This documentation serves as a guide for system administrators and technical support teams, ensuring that they understand how to interpret and respond to these error messages in order to maintain operational stability of the devices under management by these software modules. The provided text is a technical summary detailing various error messages related to licensing management in Cisco MDS 9000 and Nexus 7000 family products. Each error message is prefixed with "LICMGR-" followed by a number, which indicates the specific type of issue encountered. Here's a breakdown of some key points from each error message: 1. **Error Message LICMGR-2-LOG_LIC_NO_LIC**: This error occurs when no license is present for a particular feature in the system. The application will shut down after a grace period determined by

days. A recommended action is to install the missing license file. 2. **Error Message LICMGR-2-LOG_LIC_NVRAM_DISABLED**: This error indicates that the Licensing NVRAM is not available, possibly due to a hardware issue in the Supervisor module. The grace period for uninterrupted feature operation will be disabled, and it is recommended to contact the Cisco reseller or call TAC support. 3. **Error Message LICMGR-3-LOG_LIC_VENDOR_DOWN**: This error is related to the vendor daemon being down due to an issue with the license file containing invalid "SERVER" information. The solution is to reinstall the license files and contact the reseller or TAC for further assistance. 4. **Error Message LICMGR-3-LOG_LIC_FILE_MISSING**: License files are missing for a specific feature, which must be reinstalled as per recommended action. 5. **Error Message LICMGR-3-LOG_LIC_INVALID_HOSTID**: The license hostid is invalid due to issues such as mismatched supervisor cards between switches. No immediate action is required but should be resolved if possible. 6. **Error Message LICMGR-3-LOG_LIC_SERVER_DOWN**: There's a problem with the connection to the license server, indicated by "License Server Down

". Contact the reseller or TAC for support is recommended. 7. **Error Message LICMGR-3-LOG_LIC_SPROM_LIC**: Feature licensing issues where features are issued more times than allowed without valid license files. Reinstall the missing license files as advised. 8. **Error Message LICMGR-4-LOG_LIC_LICENSE_EXPIRY_WARNING**: An evaluation license is about to expire, prompting a need to install the actual license file to continue using the feature before it shuts down automatically. 9. **Error Message LICMGR-6-LOG_CHECKPOINT_CREATED**: A checkpoint is created during license expiry to prevent data loss upon expiration. It can be rolled back after installing a new license. 10. **Error Message LICMGR-6-LOG_LIC_FEATURE_CLEARED/INSTALLED**: These errors indicate the clearing or installation of specific licenses for features, which should be verified using the "showlicenseusage" command. 11. **Error Message LICMGR-6-LOG_LIC_LICENSE_CLEARED_ALL**: All license files are cleared from the system, and no further action is required by the user. In summary, these error messages highlight various issues with licensing in Cisco MDS 9000 and Nexus 7000 family systems, providing specific recommendations for resolution that typically involve contacting a reseller or calling Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) for support. The provided text outlines a series of error messages, explanations, recommended actions, and classifications associated with various system processes in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS platforms. These include LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol) errors, MAC (Media Access Control) issues, multicast messaging (MCAST), specific testing for network diagnostics (MCECTEST), and management component messages (MCM). Each error is linked to a specific process or system state change, with the text detailing what action should be taken based on the nature of the issue. For instance:

• **LLDP Errors**: These occur when there are issues such as multiple peers detected on an interface, invalid DCBXP or LLDP frames received, or internal LLDP errors. The recommended actions typically involve no immediate intervention unless the error directly affects system functionality.

• **MAC Messages**: Informal messages about MAC information do not require any specific action from the user.

• **MCAST Errors**: These relate to problems with multicast processes and are resolved by monitoring syslog events or system logs for a self-explanatory message, which should indicate the reason for shutdown if applicable.

• **MCECTEST Errors**: Diagnostics related to MCECTEST hitting assert conditions or encountering internal errors do not require any action from the user but might be indicative of underlying issues that could need further investigation.

• **MCM Messages**: These are critical errors within the management component module, which also does not necessitate immediate user intervention unless it impacts system functionality.

In summary, these messages and their recommended actions serve as a diagnostic tool to understand and manage the health and performance of Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series platforms, ensuring that any issues are identified promptly without unduly disrupting normal operations. This document outlines various error messages and their explanations within Cisco's MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System. The errors are categorized under different sections such as MCM (Multicast Control Module), MFDM (Multicast Forwarding Distribution Manager), MODULE, and others. Here is a summarized version of the key points from each error message: 1. **MCM Errors:**

• **MCM-2-MCM_REPLICATION_DISABLED** and **MCM-2-MCM_ROUTING_DISABLED**: These errors indicate that proxy layer-3 modules are not available for either replication or routing, due to the feature being disabled. The recommended action is "No action is required."

• **MCM-2-MCM_REQ_RESP_ERROR** and **MCM-2-MCM_ROUTING_DISABLED**: These errors suggest an issue with the request-response handshake while communicating with a component, but since they are related to disabled features, no further action is recommended.

• **MCM-6-MCM_REPLICATION_ENABLED** and **MCM-6-MCM_ROUTING_ENABLED**: These messages indicate that proxy layer-3 modules are now available for either replication or routing after being previously disabled. The recommended action remains "No action is required."

2. **MFDM Errors:**

• **MFDM-2-DI_REUSE, MFDM-2-DOWNLOAD_TIMEOUT, MFDM-2-INTERNAL_ERROR, MFDM-2-REF_OUTOFSYNC, MFDM-2-XID_TAMPERED**: These errors pertain to issues in the Multicast Forwarding Distribution Manager (MFDM) such as timeouts, internal errors, or refcount inconsistencies. The recommended action is "No action is required."

3. **MODULE Errors:**

• **MODULE-2-LCM_PRE_UPGRADE_GENERAL_FAIL, MODULE-2-LCM_UPGRADE_DONE_GENERAL_FAIL, MODULE-2-LCM_UPGRADE_OVER_FAIL, MODULE-2-LCM_UPGRADE_READY_FAIL, MODULE-2-LCM_UPGRADE_READY_GENERAL_FAIL**: These errors are related to module upgrade messages failing. The recommended action is "No action is required."

• **MODULE-2-MOD_DIAG_FAIL and MODULE-2-MOD_DNLD_FAIL**: Module diagnostic or download failure reports. The recommended action involves collecting information about the module using specific commands.

In summary, most of these error messages suggest that no immediate user action is required to resolve the issues since they are related to disabled features or system components not being operational. However, it is advised to collect additional information for analysis by issuing diagnostic commands as suggested in each message's recommended action section. The provided text is a series of error messages related to various hardware or software issues in network devices, specifically within the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System. Each error message includes a module number (e.g.,

), serial number (

), and sometimes additional details such as port numbers or device information. The messages are categorized into different types, each with its own specific explanation of the failure and recommended actions to troubleshoot the issue. These include: 1. **MODULE-2-MOD_FAILURE**: Indicates a general failure in a module during initialization or service which requires reinitialization. Recommended action is to collect detailed internal information about the module using commands like 'show module internal all module

'. 2. **MODULE-2-MOD_MAJORSWFAIL** and **MODULE-2-MOD_MINORSWFAIL**: These indicate critical or non-critical software failures in a module, respectively. They suggest collecting information about the module to understand the nature of the failure better. 3. **MODULE-2-MOD_NOT_ALIVE**: Indicates that a module is not responding and will be reset by its management module. No action is required from an operator perspective but monitoring might be necessary. 4. **MODULE-2-MOD_REGFAILED**: Registration of the module failed, likely due to issues with the software card ID or other registration data. Recommended action involves collecting internal module information for further analysis. 5. **MODULE-2-MOD_SOMEPORTS_FAILED**: Reports failures in specific ports of a module during runtime diagnostic, suggesting that some parts of the module are not functioning correctly and requiring detailed inspection through 'show module internal all module

'. 6. **MODULE-2-MOD_UNKNOWN**: The supervisor does not support the software card ID of the module installed. This requires confirming the module type and ensuring compatibility with the system. 7. **MODULE-2-XBAR_DIAG_FAIL** and **MODULE-2-XBAR_FAILURE**: These relate to issues within a specific type of hardware component called an Xbar, which is likely an error in its diagnostic or reinitialization process. Actions include collecting information about the xbar using 'show module internal all xbar

'. These messages are crucial for network administrators and engineers as they provide actionable steps to diagnose and resolve issues with specific hardware components within networking devices. The summarized text provides an overview of various error messages related to modules in Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems, including the specific actions recommended for each message. Here's a breakdown of what was provided: 1. **MODULE-2-XBAR_FAIL and MODULE-2-XBAR_SOMEPORTS_FAILED:**

• These messages indicate that there has been an issue with initialization or runtime diagnostics related to xbars (unknown if specific to decimal digits). The recommended action is to collect internal module information using the command 'show module_internal all xbar' for detailed diagnostic.

2. **MODULE-2-XBAR_UNKNOWN:**

• This message suggests that a particular type of xbar in a specified slot is not supported by the supervisor due to unsupported software card id. The recommended action is to collect information about the module using 'show module internal all xbar '.

3. **MODULE-3-LCM_SEQ_ERROR and MODULE-3-LCM_SYSLOG_ERR:**

• These messages pertain to errors in LCM (Logical Configuration Manager) during sequence execution or syslog processing for a module. No action is required as per the recommendations provided.

4. **MODULE-3-MOD_SRG_NOT_COMPATIBLE:**

• This error indicates that the firmware of a module is not compatible with the supervisor. The recommended action is to collect information about the module using 'show module internal all module '.

5. **MODULE-4-MOD_WARNING and MODULE-4-XBAR_WARNING:**

• These messages indicate warnings related to modules or xbars due to device failures. The recommended actions are to collect detailed diagnostic information for the respective modules using 'show module internal all module ' or 'show module internal all xbar '.

6. **MODULE-5-ACTIVE_SUP_OK, MODULE-5-LCM_MODULE_UPGRADE_END, MODULE-5-LCM_MODULE_UPGRADE_START, MODULE-5-MOD_OK, and MODULE-5-MOD_REINIT:**

• These messages relate to the status of modules or upgrades. The recommended actions are either none (as indicated by 'No action is required') or collecting information using specific commands as provided in each message.

In summary, these error messages from the text provide guidance on how to diagnose and troubleshoot issues with various components within network devices managed by Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS systems, specifically related to modules, xbars, LCM operations, and firmware compatibility. The provided information outlines various error messages and their explanations within the Cisco MDS 9000 Family and Nexus 7000 Series NX-OS System. Each error message is categorized under specific sections such as MODULE, MONITOR, and NFM, with detailed descriptions of what each error signifies and recommended actions to resolve or mitigate the issue. ### Summary Table: | Error Section | Error Code | Description | Recommended Action | |