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Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx System Alarms and Error Messages

About System Alarms and Error Messages

How to Read System Alarms and Error Messages

Meaning of Ingress and Egress in Error Messages

Error Message Traceback Reports

Problem Determination Using System Alarms and Error Messages

Example Network Configuration

Verify Normal Operational Status

Capture Event Logs and History

Channel Failure Examples

List of System Alarms and Error Messages by Facility Codes

APS

CI

COUNTER_SYNC

CPU_REDUN

CRYPTO_SYNC

FILESYS

IPC

LCMDC

METOPT_DRV

ODM

OIR

OPTICAL_CFG_SYNC

OPTICAL_IF

OSCP

PERF_HISTORY

RF

SRC

TENGIGE_LC

Related Documentation

Document Conventions

Where to Find Safety and Warning Information

Obtaining Documentation

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Ordering Documentation

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Cisco Product Security Overview

Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products

Obtaining Technical Assistance

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Submitting a Service Request

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Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx System Alarms and Error Messages


This document lists and describes system alarms and error messages for the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx. The system software sends these alarms and error messages to the console (and, optionally, to a logging server on another system) during operation. Not all error messages indicate problems with your system. Some are purely informational, while others might help diagnose problems with links, internal hardware, or the system software.

This document includes the following sections:

About System Alarms and Error Messages

How to Read System Alarms and Error Messages

Error Message Traceback Reports

Problem Determination Using System Alarms and Error Messages

List of System Alarms and Error Messages by Facility Codes

Related Documentation

Document Conventions

Where to Find Safety and Warning Information

Obtaining Documentation

Documentation Feedback

Cisco Product Security Overview

Obtaining Technical Assistance

Obtaining Additional Publications and Information

About System Alarms and Error Messages

System alarms are associated with a physical entity such as a module or the chassis. Unlike simple error messages, the state of an alarm persists until an assert or clear event changes its state.

When an alarm state changes, you see an associated error message describing whether the alarm is asserted or cleared. The associated error message also displays the severity and description of the entity plus the alarm type.

You can display the current state of alarms by using the show facility-alarm status command on the active processor card, as in the following example:

Switch# show facility-alarm status
System Totals  Critical: 0  Major: 5  Minor: 2

Source              Severity      Description [Index]
------              --------      -------------------
Chassis             MINOR         Chassis power supply A failed [5]
Wave3/2             MAJOR         Loss of Lock event [0]
Wave4/2             MAJOR         Loss of Lock event [0]
Wave4/2             MAJOR         Loss of Signal event [1]
CPU slot 7          MINOR         Unprotected. Peer not responding [10]
Wavep3/0/0          MAJOR         Low alarm threshold exceeded for
                                  Receive Power (in dBm)
Wavep3/0/0          INFO          Low warning threshold exceeded for
                                  Receive Power (in dBm)
Wavep3/3/0          MAJOR         Low alarm threshold exceeded for
                                  Receive Power (in dBm)
Wavep3/3/0          INFO          Low warning threshold exceeded for
                                  Receive Power (in dBm)


Note The number that appears at the end of the description is the index of the alarm.


How to Read System Alarms and Error Messages

The list of system alarms and error messages is organized according to the system facility that produces the messages, in alphabetical order. Within each system facility section, messages are listed alphabetically by mnemonics. Each error message is followed by an explanation and a recommended action. System alarms and error messages appear only when the system remains operational.

Error message severity levels correspond to the keywords assigned by the logging global configuration commands that define where and at what level these messages appear. The default is to log messages to the console at the debugging level (7).

System error messages begin with a percent sign and are structured as follows:

%FACILITY-SEVERITY-MNEMONIC : Message-text

FACILITY is a code consisting of two or more uppercase letters that indicate the facility to which the alarm or error message refers. A facility is a hardware device, a protocol, or a module of the system software. Table 1 lists some system facility codes.

Table 1 System Facility Codes 

Code
Facility

APS

Automatic Protection Switching

CI

Chassis hardware

COUNTER_SYNC

Redundant processor card

CPU_REDUN

Redundant processor card

CRYPTO_SYNC

Redundant processor card

FILESYS

File system

IPC

Interprocessor communications

LCMDC

2.5-Gbps transponder module, 2.5-Gbps line card, mux/demux motherboard, or mux/demux module hardware

METOPT_DRV

Generic driver alarms

ODM

Online diagnostic manager

OIR

Online insertion and removal

OPTICAL_CFG_SYNC

Redundant processor card

OPTICAL_IF

Optical interface alarms

OSCP

Optical Supervisory Channel Protocol

PERF_HISTORY

Performance History

RF

Redundancy facility

SRC

Switch card redundancy controller

TENGIGE_LC

10-GE transponder module


System alarm SEVERITY codes range from 0 to 3 and reflect the severity of the alarm. The lower the number, the more serious the alarm. Table 2 lists the severity levels.

Table 2 Alarm Message Severity Levels 

Level
Description

0 - critical

Critical condition

1 - major

Immediate action needed

2 - minor

Minor alarm condition

3 - informational

Informational message only


Error message SEVERITY codes range from 0 to 7 and reflect the severity of the condition. The lower the number, the more serious the situation. Table 3 lists the severity levels.

Table 3 System Error Message Severity Levels 

Level
Description

0 - emergency

System unusable

1 - alert

Immediate action needed

2 - critical

Critical condition

3 - error

Error condition

4 - warning

Warning condition

5 - notification

Normal but significant condition

6 - informational

Informational message only

7 - debugging

Appears during debugging only


MNEMONIC is a code that uniquely identifies the error message.

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

Table 4 lists the representations of variable fields and the type of information in the fields.

The following example error message shows how the variable field might be used:

%SONICT-3-XMIT_ERR : TX Error [hex]

Table 4 Representation of Variable Fields in Alarms and Error Messages 

Representation
Type of Information

[dec]

Decimal number

[hex]

Hexadecimal number

[char]

Single character

[chars]

Character string


The following example shows how to interpret an error message:

%APS-1-NO_ACTIVE: No Active Port In Group [chars]

where:

Facility code = APS (indicating that it is an Automatic Protection Switching sub system specific error)

Severity = 1 (severity of the alarm/event)

Alarm/event code = NO_ACTIVE

Description of the problem = No Active Port In Group [chars]

[chars] is the actual APS group name when output on the console.

Meaning of Ingress and Egress in Error Messages

When the term "ingress" appears in an error message it refers to client interfaces and the fault is associated with the client equipment. This term appears in the following example:

%LCMDC-3-FH_ILOSY_ALM: Ingress FC/ESCON Loss of Sync; Slot [dec] Subcard [dec] Port [dec]

When the term "egress" appears in an error message it refers to a transponder wave interface on the trunk side, and the fault originates from the remote node. This term appears in the following example:

%LCMDC-3-ECDRLK_ALM : Egress CDR Locking error; Slot [dec] Subcard [dec] Port [dec]

Error Message Traceback Reports

A number of messages describe internal errors and contain traceback information. This information is very important and should be included when you report a problem to your technical support representative.

The following sample error message includes traceback information:

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

Problem Determination Using System Alarms and Error Messages

This section describes how to troubleshoot a problem using the system alarms and error messages generated by the system. To demonstrate this process, a simple point-to-point network example is used to highlight the information that is available to diagnose the cause of link failures.

The following examples do not demonstrate all alarm conditions that might appear in Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx networks caused by hardware defects or failure. Alarms might be symptoms of standard operating procedures. For example, a Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx provisioned with 32 channels can generate multiple traps to a network management system indicating a receive Loss of Light or Loss of Signal on all 32 channels. These traps might be caused by a catastrophic site disaster, or they might be caused by scheduled maintenance on another site or by changes that are occurring in the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx network.

Example Network Configuration

The network example shown in Figure 1 supports three client signals and four channels. The nodes in the example are called Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Figure 1 Example of a Point-to-Point Network

Table 5 summarizes the channels, client signal protocols, and protection schemes for the channel signals.

Table 5 Channels, Protocols, and Protection Schemes for Example Network 

Channel
Client Signal Protocol
Protection Scheme

4

GE1

Y-cable

13

FC2

Unprotected

14

GE

Y-cable

15

SONET OC-48

Splitter

1 GE = Gigabit Ethernet

2 FC = Fibre Channel


Table 6 shows the Rx power values at both the client side and the trunk side of the transponder modules. We recommend creating a similar table when you turn up your network. Also, issue the service timestamps log datetime and service timestamps debug datetime [msec] global configuration commands to include the current time in all console log messages. Millisecond (msec) granularity is optional.


Note The transparent interface is the client side port of the transponder module. The wavepatch and wave interfaces are trunk side transmit and receive interfaces on the transponder module.



Note The OSC (Optical Supervisory Channel) supports bidirectional APS communication in the example network.


Table 6 Receive Power Values for the Example Network

Channel Number and Band
Protocol
Protection Scheme
Receive Powers
Manhattan System
Brooklyn System
Client
Trunk
Client
Trunk
Transparent Interface
Power
Wavepatch Interface
Power
Transparent Interface
Power
Wavepatch Interface
Power

Channel13
Band D

FC

None

5/0/0

-15.77

5/0/0

-20.84

5/0/0

-12.16

5/0/0

-18.37

Channel 4
Band A

GE

Y-cable

2/3/0

-12.80

2/3/0

-11.24

2/3/0

-10.80

2/3/0

-13.32

Channel 14
Band D

GE

Y-cable

5/1/0

-12.66

5/1/0

-17.86

5/1/0

-10.80

5/1/0

-13.47

Channel 15
Band D

OC-48

Splitter

5/2/0

-2.68

5/2/0

-14.36

5/2/0

-11.84

5/2/0

-20.62

5/2/1

-14.39

5/2/1

-17.80


Use the show connect intermediate command to display the complete path for the channel.

Manhattan# show connect intermediate
client/       wave           wave             wdm
wave          client         patch   filter   trk  channel
------------  ------------  -------  ------  ----- -------
Tran2/3/0     Wave2/3        2/3/0*  0/0/3    0/0     4
Tran5/0/0     Wave5/0        5/0/0*  0/1/4    0/1    13
                             5/0/1   1/0/12   1/1    13
Tran5/1/0     Wave5/1        5/1/0   0/1/5    0/1    14
                             5/1/1*  1/0/13   1/1    14
Tran5/2/0     Wave5/2        5/2/0*  0/1/6    0/1    15
                             5/2/1   1/0/14   1/1    15

Verify Normal Operational Status

It is important to understand what "good" status is for the channel links and attached devices on a Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx system. Ensure that the following conditions are met:

All channels are up. This means the transparent, wave, and wavepatch interfaces for the channels show Up and signal quality shows as Good in the show interfaces command output on the nodes.

No BIP1 (section code violation) errors on the OC-48 client interfaces. You can find this information in the show interfaces transparent command output.

No 8b10b CVRD errors for the Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet client interfaces. You can find this information in the show interfaces transparent command output.

All trunk signal power levels from the transmitting node are within trunk side receiver sensitivity and overload specifications for the transponder module. For transponder module specifications, refer to the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide.

The show facility-alarm status command output shows no alarms for the channels.

The client equipment connected to the transponder modules are up and do not show CRC errors.

Capture Event Logs and History

The event messages are displayed instantly on the console, by default, or are redirected to an internal buffer, a nonconsole terminal (using Telnet), or a syslog server. All alarms and events can also be redirected as traps to network management systems that support Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

Buffer the Event Log

The logging buffered buffer-size global configuration command enables copying of log messages to an internal buffer and optionally sets the size of the buffer. This buffer is circular, so newer messages overwrite older messages after the buffer is full. The default buffer size is 131072 bytes. To display the messages that are logged in the buffer, use the show logging EXEC command. The first message displayed is the oldest message in the buffer. To clear the current contents of the buffer, use the clear logging privileged EXEC command.

The terminal monitor EXEC command locally accomplishes the task of displaying the system error messages to a nonconsole terminal (using Telnet).

Log Event Messages to a Syslog Server

The logging host-name command identifies a syslog server host to receive logging messages. The host-name argument is the name or Internet address of the host. By issuing this command more than once, you build a list of syslog servers that receive logging messages. The no logging host-name command deletes the syslog server with the specified address from the list of syslogs.

Enable SNMP Traps for the Network Management System

If you are using a network management system to receive traps, then you must enable traps. Use the following global configuration commands:

Command
Purpose

snmp-server host host-addr

Specifies the SNMP server host for the trap notification log.

snmp-server enable traps notification-type

Enables SNMP trap notification.

snmp-server queue-length length

Specifies the message queue length for each SNMP trap notification. The default is 10 entries. The range is 1 to 1000 entries.

Note Make sure that the queue length is large enough to accommodate all the traps generated by the configuration.


Systems that support SNMP often need a mechanism for recording notification information if notifications are lost when retransmission limits are exceeded. The notification log MIB provides a common infrastructure for other MIBs in the form of a local logging function. Use the following global configuration command to enable MIB logging:

Command
Purpose

snmp mib notification-log default [size number]

Enables the size for the MIB notification log. The default value for the size option is 500 entries. The range is 1 to 15000 entries.



Note For more information on event logging and SNMP, refer to the Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guide and the Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals Command Reference.


Channel Failure Examples

This section contains examples of channel failures in the example network shown in Figure 1.

Loss of Signal on an FC Client Interface

In this example, an FC client device connected to a transponder module goes down on the Manhattan system. The FC client equipment is connected to transparent interface 5/0/0.

Figure 2 shows the location of the failure.

Figure 2 FC Client Failure Example

Figure 3 shows the interface status before the failure occurred. It shows that the interface is Up, the signal quality is Good, and there are no alarms related to this interface.


Note Ignore the MINOR alarm that indicates that the shelf does not have a redundant power supply.


Figure 3 Status Before FC Client Failure

The first indications of a failure might be the following:

Error messages are displayed on the system console or a terminal indicating that the transparent interface 5/0/0 went down.

The show facility-alarm status command output shows a Loss of Signal event.

If SNMP traps are enabled, SNMP traps are sent to the configured IP address of the NMS or syslog server indicating that transparent interface 5/0/0 link is down.

Figure 4 shows the console messages and alarms during the failure. The first message on the Manhattan console is Ingress Loss of Light, which indicates that the problem is on the client side of the transponder module in slot 5, subcard 0. The console on the Brooklyn system shows that Egress FC/ESCON loss of sync occurred on wave interface 5/0, which again points the problem in the direction of the Manhattan system. Also, the show facility-alarm status command output shows MAJOR alarms (Loss of Signal, Loss of Lock, and Loss of Sync) on Manhattan transparent interface 5/0/0 and MAJOR alarms (Loss of Lock and Loss of Sync) on Brooklyn wave interface 5/0. Use the show interfaces command to display the status of both Manhattan transparent interface 5/0/0 and Brooklyn wave interface 5/0.

Figure 4 Status After FC Client Failure

The show facility-status alarm command output shows three MAJOR alarms. All are the result of a Rx failure on transparent interface 5/0/0. These alarms are posted from different entities in the system, as follows:

A Loss of Light event is posted when optical receiver detects Loss of Light.

A Loss of Lock event is posted when CDR (clock and data recovery unit) cannot lock onto the incoming signal.

A Loss of Sync event is posted when protocol state machine detects an out-of-synchronization failure.

These alarms are independent of each other. However, depending on the nature of the failure, you might see one or more of these alarms. In this particular example, Rx light is lost, which means that there is no data to lock or sync. That is the reason for all three alarms. In some types of failures, Loss of lock, Loss of Sync, or both are posted.

Problem Determination Summary

The symptoms observed in this example were Loss of Signal and Loss of Light. This condition can be caused by one of the following conditions.

Hardware defect conditions

Dirty fiber cable connector on Tx of Fibre Channel client equipment or Rx of Manhattan transparent interface 5/0/0

Broken fiber in the fiber cable connected to the Rx connector of Manhattan transparent interface 5/0/0

Faulty optical transmitter or SFP optics in the Fibre Channel client equipment

Faulty optical receiver or SFP optics in Manhattan transparent interface 5/0/0

Operational conditions

Fibre Channel client equipment connected to Manhattan transparent interface 5/0/0 is offline, administratively shut down, or powered off for scheduled maintenance or changes.

In this example, the link errors were caused by disconnecting the client Rx fiber cable from the Manhattan transparent interface 5/0/0.

Loss of Signal on a Wave Interface

In this example scenario, a Loss of Signal failure occurs on the wave interface on the Brooklyn system. The wave interface is on the trunk side of the transponder module. Figure 5 shows the location of the failure in the example network.

Figure 5 Loss of Signal on Wave Interface Example

Figure 6 shows the interface, alarm, and y-cable APS status before the failure.


Note Ignore the MINOR alarm that indicates that the shelf does not have a redundant power supply.


Figure 6 Status Before Loss of Signal on the Wave Interface

Figure 7 and Figure 8 show the messages displayed after the failure. Note that there is Egress loss of light on wave interface 2/3 that in turn triggers the APS to switch over to standby transparent interface 5/1/0.

Figure 7 Status After Loss of Signal on the Wave Interface

Figure 8 APS Status After Loss of Signal on the Wave Interface

Problem Determination Summary

The symptoms observed in this example were Loss of Signal and Loss of Light.These problems can be caused by one of the following conditions:

Hardware defect conditions

Dirty MTP connector or MU connector of channel C2a on the Brooklyn system.

Broken fiber in the fiber cable related to C2a on the Brooklyn system (wave interface 2/3). Check the MU-MTP, MTP-MU, or MTP-MTP cables.

Broken mux/demux patch cables.

Faulty optical transmitter or transponder module in slot 2, subcard 3 on the Brooklyn system.

Operational conditions

Wave interface 2/3 on the Brooklyn system was administratively shut down for maintenance or changes.

In this example, the link errors were caused by disconnecting the patch cable between the mux/demux module and the patch panel on transmit side of the Manhattan system.

Loss of Signal on Trunk Interface

In this example the failure occurs on the SONET OC-48 channel, which is configured for splitter protection. Figure 9 shows where the failure occurred.

Figure 9 Loss of Signal on Trunk Interface Example

Figure 10 and Figure 11 show the interface, alarm, and splitter APS status before the failure occurred.

Figure 10 Status Before Loss of Signal on Trunk Interface

Figure 11 APS Status Before Loss of Signal on Trunk Interface

Figure 12 and Figure 13 show all the messages generated during the failure. All three channels are down because of trunk failure (common to all channels). The only indication on the Manhattan system is messages generated for the APS switchovers.

Figure 12 Status After Loss of Signal on the Trunk Interface

Figure 13 Status After Loss of Signal on the Trunk Interface

Problem Determination Summary

The symptoms observed were Loss of Signal and Loss of Light. This condition can be caused by one of the following conditions:

Hardware defect conditions

Dirty trunk Tx MU/MTP connector on the Manhattan system or Rx MU/MTP connector on the Brooklyn system.

Broken trunk fiber between Manhattan and Rx of Brooklyn.

Broken patch cable on a mux/demux module.

Faulty mux/demux module on the Manhattan system or the Brooklyn system.

Operational conditions

The trunk cable is disconnected for maintenance or changes.

In this example, the link errors are caused by disconnecting the trunk Rx fiber cable (connected to the TRUNK_IN port on the mux/demux module in slot 0, subcard 0) of the Brooklyn system.

List of System Alarms and Error Messages by Facility Codes

Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx software error messages are separated according to the facility codes shown in Table 1.

APS

Error Message    %APS-1-NO_ACTIVE: No Active Port In Group [chars]

Explanation    After an active interface failure, the system switches over to the standby interface if y-cable APS was enabled. This message is posted if after a switchover the system finds that both the working and protection interfaces are not operational.

Recommended Action    Isolate the cause of the failure on both the working and protection interfaces.

Error Message    %APS-2-CHNLMISMATCH: Group [chars]: Channel Mismatch - In Effect
%APS-2-CHNLMISMATCH: Group [chars]: Channel Mismatch - Cleared

Explanation    The received bridged channel number (in the REVERSE-REQUEST from the remote network element) does not match the request channel number in the APS request sent by the local network element. This message is relevant only for bidirectional operation.

For 1+1 APS, this message should not be posted unless the transmit bridged channel number in the REVERSE-REQUEST from the remote network element is somehow corrupted, or there is a problem in the APS software itself.

Recommended Action    Check for any failures on the APS communication channel. If APS communication channel is operational, contact Cisco TAC.

Error Message    %APS-2-FEPF: Group [chars]: Far End Prot Failure - In Effect
%APS-2-FEPF: Group [chars]: Far End Prot Failure - Cleared

Explanation    The local network element detects a Far End Protection Failure condition if the Far End Protection Defect count exceeds a threshold. The local network element detects a Far End Protection Defect when it receives a remote APS message with the request set to SF (signal failure) and the request channel set to 0 (null or protection channel).

Recommended Action    Isolate the cause of the failure on the protection channel on the remote network element.

Error Message    %APS-2-MODEMISMATCH: Group [chars]: Mode Mismatch - In Effect
%APS-2-MODEMISMATCH: Group [chars]: Mode Mismatch - Cleared

Explanation    The local APS group was configured for bidirectional operation but the associated remote APS group was configured for unidirectional operation. A mismatch in the path switching mode (unidirectional or bidirectional) was detected.

Recommended Action    Configure the remote APS group for bidirectional operation or remove bidirectional configuration on local node if unidirectional is needed.

Error Message    %APS-2-NOSOCKET: Failed To Open Socket

Explanation    The APS subsystem fails to create a UDP socket for exchanging APS channel protocol messages over APS message channel configured for IP. This usually is due to a low memory condition in the system.

Recommended Action    Check that the NME interface is up and no collision is detected on the NME interface. A collision causes the system to use up the small NME buffer pool. Isolate the collision problem first. Reduce other system activity to ease memory demands. If the problem persists, upgrade to a larger memory configuration.

Error Message    %APS-2-PSBF: Group [chars]: Prot Switch Byte Failure - In Effect
%APS-2-PSBF: Group [chars]: Prot Switch Byte Failure - Cleared

Explanation    The local network element detected a Protection Switch Byte Failure when the Protection Switch Byte Defect count exceeded a threshold. The local network element detects Protection Switch Byte Defect one of the following occurs:

1. The remote APS request is not one of the supported requests.

2. The remote APS request channel number is invalid. For 1+1 APS, the channel number must be 0 or 1.

3. Operation is bidirectional and neither the local nor the remote network element is sending a REVERSE-REQUEST, and the remote APS request is of lower priority than the local APS request.

4. Operation is bidirectional and the sequence number in the remote APS REVERSE-REQUEST does not match the sequence number of the most recent APS request sent by the local network element.

This error message is posted if one of the following occurs:

1. The APS request is corrupted.

2. There is a bug in the APS software.

3. The APS communication between two network elements is not operating correctly. For example, the local network element can send and receive, but the remote network element can send but not receive.

Recommended Action    Check for failures on the APS communication channel (OSC, IP, or in-band message channel).

Error Message    %APS-3-PORT_FAIL: External Port Fail On [char]

Explanation    The y-cable APS subsystem received a port fail indication from the driver subsystem. The specified interface has detected a failure condition (for example, Loss of Light).

Recommended Action    Isolate the cause of the failure and restore the interface to its normal operational condition.

Error Message    %APS-6-ADJUSTMODE: Group [chars]: Mode Mismatch - switching to UNI

Explanation    The local APS group was configured for bidirectional operation but the associated remote APS group was configured for unidirectional operation. The local network element detected the mismatch and changed the operation to unidirectional.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %APS-6-ADJUSTMODE: Group [chars]: Mode Mismatch - Cleared, Restore BI

Explanation    The local APS group was configured for bidirectional operation but the associated remote APS group was configured for unidirectional operation. The local network element detected the mismatch and changed the operation to unidirectional then changed back to bidirectional when the mismatch was cleared.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %APS-6-AUTOFOVER: Auto-Failover - Group [chars]

Explanation    The APS hardware successfully switched over to the standby interface after the failure of the active interface.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %APS-6-BIDIRSWCH: Group [chars]: Remote Request - Switch to WORKING
%APS-6-BIDIRSWCH: Group [chars]: Remote Request - Switch to PROTECTION

Explanation    An APS switchover was triggered by an APS request from the remote network element.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %APS-6-CHNLACTIVE: Group [chars] - WORKING channel is now ACTIVE
%APS-6-CHNLACTIVE: Group [chars] - PROTECTION channel is now ACTIVE

Explanation    A previously standby channel becomes the active channel.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %APS-6-ENAUTFOVR: Enable Auto-Failover On [chars]

Explanation    The APS software enabled the hardware to perform APS actions for failures detected by the hardware.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only and displayed only when none of the following APS conditions exist on an APS channel.

Lockout.

Channel request is set to SF-LP0 (signal fail on protection channel).

Channel request on protection is set to forced_switch (FS0).

Channel request is set to SF-LP1 (signal fail on working).

CI

Error Message    %CI-1-CRITICAL_TEMP: Alarm: ASSERT, CRITICAL, Chassis, Chassis temp > critical limit

Explanation    The inlet temperature is greater than or equal to 176°F (80°C) or the outlet temperature is greater than or equal to 194°F (90°C).

Recommended Action    Reduce the chassis temperature immediately by checking for the following: blocked air intake, fan tray failure, abnormal ambient environmental conditions, temperature sensor failures, and system hardware failures. One or more of these conditions probably exists. Use the show temperature command to determine the current temperatures, the thresholds, and the number and type of alarms raised.

Error Message    %CI-1-FAN_MISSING: Alarm: ASSERT, CRITICAL, Chassis, Chassis fan tray missing

Explanation    The system does not detect the presence of a fan tray.

Recommended Action    The chassis fan tray is not installed or fails. Check the fan tray module.

Error Message    %CI-1-TOTAL_BLOWER_FAIL: Alarm: ASSERT, MAJOR, Chassis, two or more fans failed

Explanation    Two or more of the fans in the chassis fan tray have failed.

Recommended Action    Check the fan tray module.

Error Message    %CI-3-MAJOR_TEMP: Alarm: ASSERT, MAJOR, Chassis, Chassis temp > major limit

Explanation    The inlet temperature is greater than or equal to 167°F (75°C) or the outlet temperature is greater than or equal to 185°F (85°C).

Recommended Action    Reduce the chassis temperature by checking for the following: blocked air intake, fan tray failure, abnormal ambient environmental conditions, temperature sensor failures, and system hardware failures. One or more of these conditions probably exists. One or more of these conditions probably exists. Use the show temperature command to determine the current temperatures, the thresholds, and the number and type of alarms raised

Error Message    %CI-3-MAJOR_TEMP_LOW: Alarm: ASSERT, MAJOR, Chassis, Chassis temp less than -15 C

Explanation    The chassis inlet or outlet temperature is less than 5°F (-15°C).

Recommended Action    Increase the ambient environmental temperature to greater than 5°F (-15°C). One or more of these conditions probably exists. Use the show temperature command to determine the current temperatures, the thresholds, and the number and type of alarms raised

Error Message    %CI-3-MINOR_TEMP: Alarm: ASSERT, MINOR, Chassis, Chassis temp > minor limit

Explanation    The inlet temperature is greater than or equal to 149°F (65°C) or the outlet temperature is greater than or equal to 167°F (75°C).

Recommended Action    Reduce the chassis temperature by checking for the following: blocked air intake, fan tray failure, abnormal ambient environmental conditions, temperature sensor failures, and system hardware failures. One or more of these conditions probably exists. One or more of these conditions probably exists. Use the show temperature command to determine the current temperatures, the thresholds, and the number and type of alarms raised.

Error Message    %CI-3-PARTIAL_FAN_FAIL: Alarm: ASSERT, MINOR, Chassis, One fan failed

Explanation    One of the fans in the chassis fan tray failed.

Recommended Action    Check the fan tray module.

Error Message    %CI-3-PWRA_FAIL: Alarm: ASSERT, MINOR, Chassis, Chassis power supply A failed

Explanation    Either power source A failed or the hardware that monitors it malfunctioned.

Recommended Action    Replace, reconnect, or reinstall power source A.

Error Message    %CI-3-PWRB_FAIL: Alarm: ASSERT, MINOR, Chassis, Chassis power supply B failed

Explanation    Either power source B failed or the hardware that monitors it malfunctioned.

Recommended Action    Replace, reconnect, or reinstall power source B.

Error Message    %CI-4-MULTIPLE_FAN_FAILURE:Line cards will be shutdown in 60 seconds

Explanation    Two or more fans have failed and the system will power off or reset the transponder modules in the shelf to prevent damage from overheating.


Caution Do not save the startup configuration file after the line cards shut down. This action would result in losing the previous configuration.

Recommended Action    Power cycle the chassis to restart after resolving the fan failure.

Error Message    %CI-6-FANFAIL_SHUTDOWN:Line cards are being shutdown on fan failure.

Explanation    Two or more fans have failed and the system is powering off or resetting the transponder modules in the shelf to prevent damage from overheating.

Recommended Action    Power cycle the chassis to restart after resolving the fan failure.

COUNTER_SYNC

Error Message    %COUNTER_SYNC-3-TRANSMIT_ERROR: Unable to transmit message type

Explanation    A transmit error occurred while sending a message to the standby processor card.

Recommended Action    Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log. Research and attempt to resolve the error using the output interpreter and perform a search of the bug tool kit. If you still require assistance, open a case with the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC), or contact your Cisco technical support representative and provide the representative with the gathered information.

Error Message    %COUNTER_SYNC-3-NO_BUFFER: No memory to sync

Explanation    A transmit error occurred because the buffer was unavailable while sending a message to the standby processor card.

Recommended Action    Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log. Research and attempt to resolve the error using the output interpreter and perform a search of the bug tool kit. If you still require assistance, open a case with the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC), or contact your Cisco technical support representative and provide the representative with the gathered information.

Error Message    %COUNTER_SYNC-3-ENCODE_ERROR: Counter record mismatch

Explanation    A mismatch in error counters encoded and in error counters for the interface was detected.

Recommended Action    Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log. Research and attempt to resolve the error using the output interpreter and perform a search of the bug tool kit. If you still require assistance, open a case with the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC), or contact your Cisco technical support representative and provide the representative with the gathered information.

Error Message    %COUNTER_SYNC-3-SUBSYS_COMPAT: Standby processor card does not preserve counters on switchover

Explanation    The standby processor card does not preserve the counters on switchover because it is missing the counter sync subsystem.

Recommended Action    Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log. Research and attempt to resolve the error using the output interpreter and perform a search of the bug tool kit. If you still require assistance, open a case with the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC), or contact your Cisco technical support representative and provide the representative with the gathered information.

Error Message    %COUNTER_SYNC-3-STATUS:

Explanation    The interface counter sync failed on successive tries.

Recommended Action    Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log. Research and attempt to resolve the error using the output interpreter and perform a search of the bug tool kit. If you still require assistance, open a case with the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC), or contact your Cisco technical support representative and provide the representative with the gathered information.

CPU_REDUN

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-2-INITSYS: CPU REDUN failed RF client registration

Explanation    The processor card redundancy facility client registration failed.

Recommended Action    Check for sufficient processor card memory.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-2-INITSYS: CPU REDUN missing translation index entry

Explanation    The processor card redundancy facility cannot find a translation index when synchronizing messages between system image versions.

Recommended Action    Check for compatible system images on the active and standby processor cards.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-2-INITSYS: Unable to create CPU REDUN process

Explanation    The processor card cannot create the redundancy facility process.

Recommended Action    Check for sufficient processor card memory.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-4MSEC_DISABLED: [chars] [dec] MSGDEF_LIMIT_MEDIUM

Explanation    The 4-msec timer interrupt shuts off for an extended period while the hardware watchdog is enabled.

Recommended Action    If the problem persists, contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-BKPLN_IDPROM_ACCESS: Alarm: ASSERT, MAJOR, CPU slot [dec], Can't access bkpln IDPROM

Explanation    The processor card cannot access the backplane IDPROM.

Recommended Action    Confirm that the processor card is fully seated into the chassis slot.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-CAPAB_SIZE: Mismatch in [chars]. Active=[dec], Standby=[dec].

Explanation    The standby processor card reported lower capabilities than the active processor card. See message text for the type of limitation.

Recommended Action    Check for sufficient standby processor card memory for the type of memory indicated.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-CAPAB_VERS: Mismatch in [chars]. Active=[dec].[dec], Standby=[dec].[dec]

Explanation    The standby processor card reports lower versions than the active processor card. See message text for the type of limitation.

Recommended Action    Check the standby processor card functional version numbers.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-CAPABILITIES: Alarm: ASSERT, MINOR, CPU slot [dec], Standby with lower capabilities

Explanation    The capabilities reported by the standby processor card are less than the active processor card. The processor cards are conditionally redundant, which means that a switchover could result in a partial loss of system control.

Recommended Action    Upgrade either the peer software version or the hardware capability as indicated by the mismatched capability in the show redundancy capability command display.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-DRIVER_MISSING: Missing [chars] driver support on Standby. Active=[dec].[dec]

Explanation    The standby processor card is missing support for one of the drivers available on the active processor card. The corresponding module fails in the event of a switchover.

Recommended Action    Try upgrading the software image on the standby processor card.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-DRIVER_VERSIONS: Mismatch in [chars] driver versions. Active=[dec].[dec], Standby=[dec].[dec]

Explanation    The standby processor card reported lower driver versions than the active processor card. See the message text for the type of limitation.

Recommended Action    Check whether the standby and active processor cards are running the same software images.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-EHSA_SVCS:

Explanation    An error occurred affecting processor card redundancy services.

Recommended Action    If the problem persists, contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-EHSA_SVCS: cannot open standby port [chars]

Explanation    The enhanced high system availability (EHSA) standby port is not opened between the processor cards.

Recommended Action    Check for sufficient processor card memory.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-EHSA_SVCS: Can't communicate config register to Standby.

Explanation    The configuration registers cannot be copied to the standby processor card.

Recommended Action    Confirm that interprocess communications (IPC) is up.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-EHSA_SVCS: Can't open slave port for EHSA msgtype [chars]

Explanation    The connection between processor cards cannot transfer a specific enhanced high system availability (EHSA) message.

Recommended Action    Check for sufficient processor card memory.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-EHSA_SVCS: cant_send_bootvar

Explanation    The bootvar (boot variable) cannot be copied between processor cards.

Recommended Action    Confirm that interprocess communications (IPC) is up.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-EHSA_SVCS: Didn't receive response for EHSA msgtype [chars]

Explanation    The active processor card could not receive a response for an enhanced high system availability (EHSA) message from the standby processor card because of broken interprocess communications.

Recommended Action    Confirm that interprocess communications (IPC) is up.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-EHSA_SVCS: standby CPU can not create named port [chars]

Explanation    The standby processor card cannot configure a specific port.

Recommended Action    Check for sufficient processor card memory.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-EHSA_SVCS: standby CPU can not register named port [chars]

Explanation    The standby processor card cannot register a specific port.

Recommended Action    Confirm that interprocess communications (IPC) is up.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-EHSA_SVCS: Standby CPU can't allocate response for msgtype [chars]

Explanation    The standby processor card cannot create a response to a specific enhanced high system availability (EHSA) message.

Recommended Action    Check for sufficient processor card memory.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-EHSA_SVCS: standby CPU can't register with IPC port mgr for [chars]

Explanation    The standby processor card cannot register a specific port manager.

Recommended Action    Confirm that interprocess communications (IPC) is up.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-EHSA_SVCS: Unable to create time sync process

Explanation    The time enhanced high system availability (EHSA) synchronization process is not created between processor cards.

Recommended Action    Check for sufficient processor card memory.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-GT_STATUS_REG: Parity Error on PCI Bus from PCI Device

Explanation    The processor card system controller (GT) receives the parity error from one of the PCI devices such as the PC Card, Fast Ethernet (NME, BPE), and SRC FPGA.

Recommended Action    If the problem persists, contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging and show gt command outputs

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-INCONSISTENT_STATES: Alarm: ASSERT, MAJOR, CPU slot [dec], Inconsistent redun states

Explanation    The processor card redundancy state is either not consistent with the state or the software state is not consistent with the hardware state.

Recommended Action    Confirm both processor cards are fully seated into the chassis slots. If the problem persists, contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-INIT_ERROR: Could not create peer cpu idb 0 0

Explanation    The processor card cannot create an interface data block for the interprocess communications interface.

Recommended Action    Check for sufficient processor card memory.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-INIT_ERROR: Couldn't create master control port 0 0

Explanation    The processor card cannot create a master control port.

Recommended Action    Check for sufficient processor card memory.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-INIT_ERROR: Delayed IPC registration didn't succeed 0 0

Explanation    The processor card cannot queue a request for delayed interprocess communications registration.

Recommended Action    Check for sufficient processor card memory.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-INIT_ERROR: MAX_CLIENTS exceeded. (Client Count, MAX_CLIENTS) = [dec] [dec]

Explanation    The processor card detects that the maximum number of client connections was exceeded.

Recommended Action    Check for compatible software images on the active and standby processor cards.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-INIT_ERROR: MAX_DRIVERS exceeded. (Driver Count, MAX_DRIVERS) = [dec] [dec]

Explanation    The processor card detects that the maximum number of controller drivers was exceeded.

Recommended Action    Check for compatible software images on the active and standby processor cards.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-INIT_ERROR: metopt_get_peer_client_version (ClientID, MAX_CLIENT_ID) = [dec] [dec]

Explanation    Processor card redundancy arbitration of the client processor card image versions fails.

Recommended Action    Check for compatible software images on the active and standby processor cards.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-INIT_ERROR: metopt_init_local_version table init error by ClientID=[dec] [dec]

Explanation    Processor card redundancy encounters a client ID error in the local version table.

Recommended Action    Contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-INIT_ERROR: metopt_init_vers_translation table init error by ClientID= [dec] [dec]

Explanation    The processor card redundancy facility encounters a client ID error in the translation table.

Recommended Action    Contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-INIT_ERROR: Unable to read backplane IDPROM 0, 0

Explanation    The processor card cannot read the IDPROM on the backplane.

Recommended Action    Check that the processor card is fully seated in the chassis slot.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-INTRPT_HOG: [chars] [dec] sec, [chars] = [hex], MSGDEF_LIMIT_SLOW

Explanation    The processor card redundancy process does not run for a long period of time because an interrupt routine runs too long.

Recommended Action    If the problem persists, contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-INVALID_CPU_STATES: Detected invalid redundancy states, local = [chars], peer = [chars]

Explanation    The processor card detects an invalid combination of redundant states.

Recommended Action    Check that both processor cards are firmly seated in their chassis slots. If so, contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-INVALID_MSG: Incorrectly formatted message ([dec], [dec]) received by SLO channel

Explanation    An inconsistent data message is received from the peer processor card, possibly due to an incompatible image version.

Recommended Action    Contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-LOCK_ERR: Can't get Global Lock

Explanation    The peer processor card is not relinquishing the arbitration lock.

Recommended Action    Check that both the local and peer processor cards are fully seated in the backplane. Check the status of the peer processor card.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-MULTI_CARD_ACCESS: Alarm: ASSERT, MAJOR, CPU slot [dec], Can't access multiple linecards

Explanation    The processor card failed the line card access test for multiple line cards.

Recommended Action    Verify that the processor card can access the line cards. If so, replace the failed processor card.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-PCI_TEST: Alarm: ASSERT, MAJOR, CPU slot [dec], PCI diag failure

Explanation    The processor card failed the online diagnostic internal PCI bus test.

Recommended Action    Replace the processor card.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-PCMCIA_TEST: Alarm: ASSERT, MINOR, CPU slot [dec], PCMCIA diag failure

Explanation    The processor card failed the online diagnostic internal PC card slot test.

Recommended Action    Replace the processor card.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-PEER_COMM: Alarm: ASSERT, MINOR, CPU slot [dec], Unprotected. Peer not responding

Explanation    The peer processor card is present but not responding or sending keepalives.

Recommended Action    If this condition persists, check the status of the standby processor card. This alarm is suppressed by changing the redundancy configuration to maintenance mode.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-PEER_MISSING: Alarm: ASSERT, MINOR, CPU slot [dec], Unprotected. Peer missing

Explanation    The peer processor card is either missing or cannot be detected. The active processor card is currently not protected.

Recommended Action    Insert a compatible processor card into the standby peer chassis slot. You can suppress this alarm by changing the redundancy configuration to maintenance mode.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-PEER_SEVERITY_ERR: Invalid peer CPU severity ([dec]) (current peer register=[hex])

Explanation    The peer processor card reports an invalid severity value.

Recommended Action    Reseat the peer processor card. Use the show redundancy command to verify that the same system image version is running on both the active and standby processor cards.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-PEER_SRC_REGS: Alarm: ASSERT, MAJOR, CPU slot [dec], Read invalid SRC regs from peer

Explanation    The active processor card detects bad parity on the active/standby status bits read from the standby processor card.

Recommended Action    Reseat the peer processor card. If the problem persists, replace the peer processor card.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-PEER_STATE_ERR: Invalid peer CPU state ([chars]) (current peer register=[hex])

Explanation    The peer processor card reports an invalid redundancy state. The valid states are active, standby, or non-participant.

Recommended Action    Reseat the peer processor card. If the problem persists, replace the peer processor card.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-RCSF: Unable to sync running config to standby

Explanation    The active processor card cannot send the running configuration file to standby processor card.

Recommended Action    Confirm that interprocess communications (IPC) is up.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-RCSF_FAIL:Attempt to sync running config to standby failed

Explanation    The running configuration file changed but was not successfully synchronized with the standby processor card.

Recommended Action    Confirm that interprocess communications (IPC) is up.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-READBACK_ERR: Can't change my state. desired state [chars], read-back [chars]

Explanation    The local processor card cannot set its redundancy state to the desired calculated value.

Recommended Action    If accompanied by a LOCK_ERR, disregard. Otherwise, reseat the processor card. If the problem persists, contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-SLOT_IDPROM_MISMATCH: Alarm: ASSERT, MAJOR, CPU slot [dec], IDPROM/bkpln slot mismatch

Explanation    The slot ID read from the backplane IDPROM does not match the slot ID read from the processor card.

Recommended Action    Confirm that the processor card is fully seated into the chassis slot. If so, confirm that the backplane IDPROM slot IDs are consistent with the actual slot position.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-SRC_TEST: Alarm: ASSERT, MAJOR, CPU slot [dec], SRC diag failure

Explanation    The processor card failed the online diagnostic internal SRC test.

Recommended Action    Replace the processor card.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-STARTUP_SYNC_FAIL:Attempt to sync startup config to standby failed

Explanation    The startup configuration file changed but was not successfully synchronized with the standby processor card.

Recommended Action    Check that communications are up on the standby processor card.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-STARTUP_SYNC_FAIL: Attempt to sync [chars] config to standby failed

Explanation    The active processor card cannot send the startup or private configuration file to the standby processor card.

Recommended Action    If the problem persists, contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-SUBSYS_COMPAT: [chars] [chars] software subsystem. Active=[dec], Standby=[dec]

Explanation    A specific software subsystem is not compatible with the active and standby image versions.

Recommended Action    The standby processor card software subsystem is old or missing. See message text for software subsystem type.There might be feature losses in the event of a switchover.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-SW_STATE_MISMATCH: Software state ([chars]) doesn't reflect local hardware ([chars])

Explanation    The software state is not following the underlying hardware redundancy state.

Recommended Action    Confirm that the processor card is firmly seated in the chassis. If so, contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-UNKNOWN_COMMON: Alarm: ASSERT, MINOR, CPU slot [dec], Unknown alarm (metro family)

Explanation    When asserted for the standby processor card, it has a different system image from the active processor card. It indicates that there is an alarm condition on the standby processor card that the active processor card cannot decode. If asserted for the active processor card, it indicates a software error condition.

Recommended Action    If asserted for the standby processor card, check the status of the standby processor card and use the show logging command on the standby console connection to search for any error messages indicating an alarm condition. If asserted for the active processor card, contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-UNKNOWN_MSG: Unknown message type [chars] received by Sby EHSA svc

Explanation    An unknown message type is received from the peer processor card, possibly due to an incompatible image version.

Recommended Action    Check the status and configuration of the standby processor card.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-UNKNOWN_MSG: Unknown message type [chars] received by SLO channel

Explanation    An unknown message type is received from the peer processor card, possibly due to an incompatible image version.

Recommended Action    Check the status and configuration of the standby processor card.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-UNKNOWN_MSG: Unknown message type [chars] received by Standby CPU

Explanation    An unknown message type is received from the peer processor card, possibly due to an incompatible image version.

Recommended Action    Check the status and configuration of the standby processor card.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-UNKNOWN_MSG: Unknown message type [hex] received by Active CPU

Explanation    An unknown message type is received from the peer processor card, possibly due to an incompatible image version.

Recommended Action    Check the status and configuration of the standby processor card.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-3-UNKNOWN_PLAT: Alarm: ASSERT, MINOR, CPU slot [dec], Unknown alarm (platform-specific)

Explanation    When asserted for the standby processor card, it has a different system image from the active processor card. It indicates that there is an alarm condition on the standby processor card that the active processor card cannot decode. If asserted for the active processor card, it indicates a software error condition.

Recommended Action    If asserted for the standby processor card, check the status of the standby processor card and use the show logging command on the standby processor card console connection to search for any error messages indicating an alarm condition. If asserted for the active processor card, contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-4-REPROGRAM_ACTIVE_CPU: Active CPU FPGA has been reprogrammed. Please remove and re-insert the CPU in slot <slot> or power-cycle the box, for the new FPGA to take effect.

Explanation    The active processor card functional image has been reprogrammed and further action is required for it to take effect.

Recommended Action    If possible make the processor card in the numbered slot the standby processor card, then remove and reinsert it. Alternatively, save the configuration and power-cycle the entire box if a data outage is tolerable.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-4-STARTUP_CONFIG_MISSING: Non-volatile configuration memory is not present

Explanation    The startup configuration is missing. This may be because of a manual user erase command or an interrupted write to the startup configuration.

Recommended Action    Perform a copy running-config startup-config to save the current system configuration. If the problem persists, contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-4-UNPROTECTED: Peer CPU hasn't reached Hot Standby after [dec] minutes.

Explanation    The system is running for an extended period in an unprotected mode even though a peer processor card is present.

Recommended Action    Check whether the standby processor card booted the system image. If the standby processor card is not responsive, reseat the card and try again. If the problem persists, replace the peer processor card.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-5-BASIC_CAPABILITY: Peer CPU hardware and software is fully compatible.

Explanation    The standby processor card, drivers, and software subsystems have matching versions and capabilities.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-5-EHSA_SVCS_RESP: Sending [chars] = [dec], 30*ONESEC

Explanation    A normal EHSA redundancy service response is sent by the processor card.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-5-FORCE_CLOSE: Forcibly closing fd: [dec] name:[chars]

Explanation    A file activity timeout occurred on the standby processor card.

Recommended Action    If the problem persists, contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-5-NEGOTIATED_SWITCHOVER: Reloading due to negotiated switchover, sev = [dec]

Explanation    A switchover occurred due to a change in either the severity or state of one of the processor cards as a result of either a hardware or software fault.

Recommended Action    Check the status of the new standby processor card and replace it if it is faulty.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-5-PEER_EXITED_IOS:Peer CPU has exited IOS

Explanation    The peer processor card exited Cisco IOS and temporarily returned to ROM monitor mode. This might indicate either a user-initiated reload or a software crash.

Recommended Action    If the peer processor card rebooted, issue a show stacks command to verify if a crash stack trace was recorded. Check the show version command output to verify the reported reason for return to ROM monitor mode. If a software crash occurred, contact Cisco TAC with the crash information.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-5-PEER_REMOVED:Peer CPU has been removed from the chassis

Explanation    The peer processor card was either partially or fully removed from the chassis.

Recommended Action    If the peer processor card is still physically present in the chassis, verify that both processor cards are fully seated in their slots.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-5-RCSF_SYNCED:Running config successfully synced to standby

Explanation    The running configuration file successfully synchronized with the standby processor card.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-5-RELOAD_COMM_DOWN: Reloading standby since Active CPU shows loss of comm.

Explanation    A reload of the standby processor card occurred because the active processor card reported that communications to the standby processor card were down.

Recommended Action    Check that the standby processor card is firmly seated in the chassis slot. If it is, check that communications are up between the processor cards.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-5-STARTUP_CONFIG_SYNCED:Startup config successfully synced to standby

Explanation    The startup configuration file successfully synchronized with the standby processor card.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-5-STATE_MISMATCH_RELOAD: Reloading due to a hardware software state mismatch.

Explanation    A reload occurred because the software state is not consistent with the processor card hardware state as a result of either a hardware or software fault (IPC down).

Recommended Action    Check the status of the processor card that issued the error message. Replace the processor card if it is faulty.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-5-STATUS_CHG; A CPU hardware redundancy status change occurred.

Explanation    A processor redundancy switchover recently took place.

Recommended Action    Check the reason for the processor redundancy switchover. If it was due to activeUnitFailed, check the status of the peer processor card hardware. If the problem persists, contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-5-SWITCHOVER:Switchover occurred. Reason:[chars]

Explanation    A processor redundancy switchover recently took place.

Recommended Action    Check the reason for the processor redundancy switchover. If it was due to activeUnitFailed, check the status of the peer processor card hardware.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-5-UNSUPPORTED_MSG: Msgtype [chars] sent by [chars] unsupported by peer. MSGDEF_LIMIT_SLOW

Explanation    The peer processor card does not recognize messages sent by the local processor card possibly due to a different image version. This can also happen if the message is corrupted in transit from the active to the standby processor card.

Recommended Action    Upgrade the software image on the standby processor card. If the problem persists, contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-5-UNSUPPORTED_MSG: Msgtype SLAVE_SERVICES_SETTIME_REQ sent by EHSA svcs unsupported by peer.

Explanation    Redundancy Set Time message updates occur every minute. This error is likely due to a corrupted message or a busy peer CPU that failed to handle the message during one of those minutes. The time will synchronize the next minute unless there is another error message.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-6-BOOTED_AS_ACTIVE:After returning to ROM by [chars]

Explanation    This processor card initially came up as active and no switchovers have occurred.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-6-EHSA_SVCS_EVENT: %s %s", 30*ONESEC

Explanation    A significant EHSA redundancy service event occurred.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-6-RUNNING_CONFIG_CHG:Running config on this CPU has possibly changed

Explanation    The running configuration file might have changed as a result of a global configuration command entered from the CLI.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %CPU_REDUN-6-STARTUP_CONFIG_CHG:Startup config on this CPU has possibly changed

Explanation    The startup configuration file might have changed as a result of a user configuration command.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

CRYPTO_SYNC

Error Message    %CRYPTO_SYNC-3-TRANSMIT_ERROR: Unable to transmit message

Explanation    A transmit error occurred while sending a message to the standby processor card because of message translation.

Recommended Action    Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log. Research and attempt to resolve the error using the output interpreter and perform a search of the bug tool kit. If you still require assistance, open a case with the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC), or contact your Cisco technical support representative and provide the representative with the gathered information.

Error Message    %CRYPTO_SYNC-3-NO_BUFFER: No memory to sync

Explanation    A transmit error occurred because the buffer was unavailable while sending a message to the standby processor card.

Recommended Action    Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log. Research and attempt to resolve the error using the output interpreter and perform a search of the bug tool kit. If you still require assistance, open a case with the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC), or contact your Cisco technical support representative and provide the representative with the gathered information.

Error Message    %CRYPTO_SYNC-3-SUBSYS_COMPAT: Standby is missing the Crypto Sync subsystem

Explanation    The standby processor card does not preserve the crypto keys on switchover because it is missing the crypto sync subsystem.

Recommended Action    Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log. Research and attempt to resolve the error using the output interpreter and perform a search of the bug tool kit. If you still require assistance, open a case with the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC), or contact your Cisco technical support representative and provide the representative with the gathered information.

Error Message    %CRYPTO_SYNC-3-UNKNOWN_MSG: Unknown message received

Explanation    An unknown message type was received from the peer processor card, possibly due to an incompatible image version.

Recommended Action    Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log. Research and attempt to resolve the error using the output interpreter and perform a search of the bug tool kit. If you still require assistance, open a case with the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC), or contact your Cisco technical support representative and provide the representative with the gathered information.

FILESYS

Error Message    %FILESYS-4-RCSF: running config Too big to sync.. [dec]

Explanation    The file system detects the running configuration file is too large to synchronize with the standby processor card.

Recommended Action    Check for sufficient processor card memory.

Error Message    %FILESYS-4-RCSF: Secondary running config close failed [chars] [chars]

Explanation    The file system tries to close the standby processor card running configuration file and the process fails.

Recommended Action    Contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %FILESYS-4-RCSF: Secondary running config is not opened [chars]

Explanation    The standby processor card running configuration file is not opened.

Recommended Action    Contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %FILESYS-4-RCSF: Secondary running config open failed [chars] [chars]

Explanation    The file system tries to open the standby processor card running configuration file and the process fails.

Recommended Action    Confirm that interprocess communications (IPC) is up.

Error Message    %FILESYS-4-RCSF: Secondary running config write error [chars] [chars]

Explanation    The file system tries to write the standby processor card running configuration file and the process fails.

Recommended Action    Confirm that interprocess communications (IPC) is up. Use the redundancy manual-sync running-config command to attempt setting the configuration again.

Error Message    %FILESYS-4-RCSF: Secondary running config write incomplete [chars]

Explanation    The file system tries to write the standby processor card running configuration file and the process fails before completion.

Recommended Action    Confirm that interprocess communications (IPC) is up. Use the redundancy manual-sync running-config command to attempt setting the configuration again.

IPC

Error Message    %IPC-2-CANT_SEND: Cannot send IPC message: [chars]

Explanation    There is an error in the IPC standby discovery mechanism. It might result in a malfunction in the operation of the IPC.

Recommended Action    Something is seriously wrong. Examine the traceback for clues. Contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %IPC-2-INVALSIZE: IPC message received with invalid size(size/type - [dec]/[dec])

Explanation    An IPC message is received with an invalid size and is probably corrupted.

Recommended Action    Check the traceback for the failed component. Contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %IPC-2-LOCK: Lock done a deleted element

Explanation    An internal inconsistency was found in some IPC data structures.

Recommended Action    Something is seriously wrong. Examine the traceback for clues. Contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %IPC-2-NODISPATCH: Message for [dec].[dec] has no receive queue or dispatch routine

Explanation    An IPC caller fails to provide any means of handling a received message.

Recommended Action    Someone created an IPC port with no handler for it. Use the output of the show ipc ports command to try to determine who created the port. Contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %IPC-2-NOMEM: No memory available for Deferred-close Ports

Explanation    The IPC protocol subsystem cannot obtain the memory it needs.

Recommended Action    There is not enough memory to initialize the required data structures needed by the IPC. This message should appear only when the system is booting. If the IPC cannot initialize, add more memory to the system.

Error Message    %IPC-2-NOMEM: No memory available for failed to create [dec] messages

Explanation    The IPC protocol subsystem cannot obtain the memory it needs.

Recommended Action    There is not enough memory to initialize the required data structures needed by the IPC. This message should appear only when the system is booting. If the IPC cannot initialize, add more memory to the system.

Error Message    %IPC-2-NOMEM: No memory available for getbuffer fails

Explanation    The IPC protocol subsystem cannot obtain the memory it needs.

Recommended Action    There is not enough memory to initialize the required data structures needed by the IPC. This message should appear only when the system is booting. If the IPC cannot initialize, add more memory to the system.

Error Message    %IPC-2-NOMEM: No memory available for IPC system initialization

Explanation    The IPC protocol subsystem cannot obtain the memory it needs.

Recommended Action    There is not enough memory to initialize the required data structures needed by the IPC. This message should appear only when the system is booting. If the IPC cannot initialize, add more memory to the system.

Error Message    %IPC-2-ONINT: Called from interrupt level: ipc_close_ports_on_seat()

Explanation    The IPC user issues a prohibited call into the IPC while the IPC is running on the interrupt stack.

Recommended Action    Look at the traceback and the output of the show ipc status command to try to determine the cause of the problem. Contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %IPC-2-ONINT: Called from interrupt level: ipc_remove_port()

Explanation    The IPC user issues a prohibited call into the IPC while the IPC is running on the interrupt stack.

Recommended Action    Look at the traceback and the output of the show ipc status command to try to determine the cause of the problem. Contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %IPC-2-ONINT: Called from interrupt level: ipc_remove_ports_on_seat()

Explanation    The IPC user issues a prohibited call into the IPC while the IPC is running on the interrupt stack.

Recommended Action    Look at the traceback and the output of the show ipc status command to try to determine the cause of the problem. Contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %IPC-2-PRECLOSE: IPC port pre-closure overflow : [dec] : [dec]

Explanation    An application attempts to close an IPC port when there are messages pending in the retransmit queue and the IPC defer table overflows.

Recommended Action    Look at the traceback and the output of the show ipc ports command to try to determine the application that caused the problem. Contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %IPC-2-UNLOCK: Unlock done on already unlocked element

Explanation    An internal inconsistency is found in some IPC data structures.

Recommended Action    Something is seriously wrong. Examine the traceback for clues. Contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %IPC-3-DELETED: Attempt to delete an IPC message ([hex]) a second time

Explanation    An internal inconsistency is found in some IPC data structures.

Recommended Action    An IPC message was freed twice. Look at the traceback and the output of the show ipc status and show ipc queue commands to try to determine the cause of the problem. Contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %IPC-3-GIANT: Request for giant IPC packet denied. Request size = [dec]

Explanation    An IPC user requests a message that is too large for the IPC system.

Recommended Action    Check the traceback for the source of the request.

Error Message    %IPC-3-LOWBUFF: The main IPC message header cache below application reserve count ([dec]).

Explanation    The main IPC message header cache falls below the application reserve count.

Recommended Action    Check for sufficient processor card memory.

Error Message    %IPC-3-NOBUFF: The [chars] IPC message header cache has emptied

Explanation    The given IPC message header cache is empty.

Recommended Action    Check for sufficient processor card memory.

Error Message    %IPC-4-CONSISTENCY: Message failed consistency check: ipc_fragment_first: message already has fragment.

Explanation    An IPC message is received with an invalid size and is probably corrupted.

Recommended Action    Check the traceback for the source of the problem. Contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %IPC-4-CONSISTENCY: Message failed consistency check: ipc_remove_port: missing name.

Explanation    An internal inconsistency is found in some IPC data structures. An IPC caller probably passed on bad information.

Recommended Action    Check the traceback for the source of the problem. Contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %IPC-4-CONSISTENCY: Message failed consistency check: message data_buffer & data == NULL

Explanation    An internal inconsistency is found in some IPC data structures. An IPC caller probably passed on bad information.

Recommended Action    Check the traceback for the source of the problem. Contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %IPC-4-CONSISTENCY: Message failed consistency check: send_message: dest port send vector is NULL.

Explanation    An internal inconsistency was found in some IPC data structures. An IPC caller probably passed on bad information.

Recommended Action    Check the traceback for the source of the problem. Contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %IPC-4-CONSISTENCY: Message failed consistency check: send_message: input IPC dest port info is NULL.

Explanation    An internal inconsistency was found in some IPC data structures. An IPC caller probably passed on bad information.

Recommended Action    Check the traceback for the source of the problem. Contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %IPC-4-CONSISTENCY: Message failed consistency check: send_message: input IPC message is NULL.

Explanation    An internal inconsistency was found in some IPC data structures. An IPC caller probably passed on bad information.

Recommended Action    Check the traceback for the source of the problem. Contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %IPC-4-GET_PAK_MSG: Failed for message size=[dec]

Explanation    The system is out of packet type buffers of required size.

Recommended Action    It could be either transient, which might require an image with reconfigured packet type buffers, or permanent, which could be a memory leak (check the traceback). Contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

LCMDC

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-ACCESS_FAIL: Alarm: ASSERT, MAJOR, MuxDemuxMB [dec], Access to LRC failed

Explanation    The online diagnostics cannot access the line card redundancy controller on the mux/demux motherboard without OSC.

Recommended Action    Reseat the line card motherboard. If the problem persists, replace the line card motherboard.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-ACCESS_FAIL: Alarm: ASSERT, MAJOR, MuxDmuxOSCMB [dec], Access to LRC failed

Explanation    The online diagnostics cannot access the line card redundancy controller (LRC) from the mux/demux motherboard with OSC.

Recommended Action    Reseat the mux/demux motherboard. If the problem persists, replace the mux/demux motherboard.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-ACCESS_FAIL: Alarm: ASSERT, MAJOR, TranspdrMB [dec], Access to LRC failed

Explanation    The online diagnostics cannot access the line card redundancy controller (LRC) on the line card motherboard.

Recommended Action    Reseat the line card motherboard. If the problem persists, replace the line card motherboard.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-ACCESS_FAIL: Alarm: ASSERT, MAJOR, TranspdrSC [dec]/[dec], Access to Tspcard failed

Explanation    The online diagnostics cannot access the transponder module.

Recommended Action    Reseat the transponder module and try again. If the problem persists, replace the transponder module or the line card motherboard.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-CDL_HEC_ETX_ALM: CDL HEC Err count; Slot [dec] Subcard [dec] Port [dec]

Explanation    A transponder module generates a converged data link header error control error when it exceeds the HEC error failure threshold.

Recommended Action    Check for high or low power levels. Also check for and clean dirty optical patch cable connectors.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-CDL_RFOF_IND: CDL Drop FIFO OvrFL; Slot [dec] Subcard [dec] Port [dec]

Explanation    A transponder module generates a converged data link drop first-in first-out error.

Recommended Action    Check the network connection.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-ECDRLK_ALM : Egress CDR Locking error; Slot [dec] Subcard [dec] Port [dec]

Explanation    The monitoring on a transponder module reports a Loss of Lock.

Recommended Action    Check the connecting cable and laser power levels. Check configured encapsulation or clock rate.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-EOP_NOLG_ALM: Egress Loss of Light; Slot [dec] Subcard [dec] Port [dec]

Explanation    The received power level on the trunk drops below the low alarm threshold or a Loss of Light condition occurs on the trunk.

Recommended Action    Check for broken or dirty trunk Rx fiber cable. Excessive attenuation on the trunk can also cause this error condition. It is also likely that the transponder module transmitter on the remote end is bad or the optical patch cable connecting the mux/demux module to the line card motherboard is bad or the transponder module receiver is faulty.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-EOP_NOLG_PALM: Egress Loss of Light Prealarm: Slot [dec] Subcard [dec] Port [dec]

Explanation    A transponder module generates a Loss of Light pre-alarm error on an egress connection.

Recommended Action    Check for broken or dirty trunk Rx fiber cable. Excessive attenuation on the trunk can also cause this error condition. It is also likely that the transponder module transmitter on the remote end is bad or the optical patch cable connecting the mux/demux module to the line card motherboard is bad or the transponder module receiver is faulty.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-EOP_TKSW_ALM: Egress Trunk Switch Mech. Failure; Slot [dec] Subcard [dec] Port [dec]

Explanation    A line card motherboard generates a mechanical error on an egress connection.

Recommended Action    Reseat the line card motherboard and test the optical switch. If the problem persists, replace the line card motherboard.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-FH_ECETX_ALM: Egress Fiber Channel/ESCON Line Err; Slot [dec] Subcard [dec] Port [dec]

Explanation    A transponder module generates a Fibre Channel or ESCON line error on an egress connection.

Recommended Action    Check the trunk power level for high or low conditions that can cause this error. Adjust the attenuation as needed. Also check for dirty cables or connectors and clean them.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-FH_ELOSY_ALM: Egress FC/ESCON Loss of Sync; Slot [dec] Subcard [dec] Port [dec]

Explanation    A transponder module generates a Fibre Channel or ESCON loss of synchronization error on an egress connection.

Recommended Action    Check for high or low optical power levels, broken cable, and dirty connectors or cable on the trunk side.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-FH_ILOSY_ALM: Ingress FC/ESCON Loss of Sync; Slot [dec] Subcard [dec] Port [dec]

Explanation    A transponder module generates a Fibre Channel or ESCON loss of synchronization error on an ingress connection.

Recommended Action    Check for high or low optical power levels, broken cable, and dirty connectors or cable on the trunk side.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-GE_ECETX_ALM: Egress GE Line Code Err count; Slot [dec] Subcard [dec]Port [dec]

Explanation    A transponder module Gigabit Ethernet line code error count exceeds the maximum setting on an egress connection.

Recommended Action    Check the optical fiber patch between the mux/demux modules or the cable on the client side.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-GE_ELOSY_ALM: Egress GE Loss of Sync; Slot [dec] Subcard [dec] Port [dec]

Explanation    A transponder module generates a Gigabit Ethernet loss of synchronization error on an egress connection.

Recommended Action    Check for high or low optical power levels, broken cable, and dirty connectors or cable on the trunk side.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-GE_ILOSY_ALM: Ingress GE Loss of Sync; Slot [dec] Subcard [dec] Port [dec]

Explanation    A transponder module generates a Gigabit Ethernet loss of synchronization error on an ingress connection.

Recommended Action    Check for high or low optical power levels, broken cable, and dirty connectors or cable on the trunk side.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-GE_LOSY_ALM : GE Loss of Sync; Slot [dec] Subcard [dec] Port [dec]

Explanation    The monitoring on a transponder module reports loss of synchronicity.

Recommended Action    Check for high or low optical power levels, broken cable, and dirty connectors or cable on the trunk side.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-GH_ICETX_ALM: Ingress GE Line Code Err; Slot [dec] Subcard [dec] Port [dec]

Explanation    The Gigabit Ethernet line code error count on a transponder module exceeds the maximum setting on an ingress connection.

Recommended Action    Check the optical fiber patch between the mux/demux modules or the cable on the client side.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-ICDRLK_ALM : Ingress CDR Locking error; Slot [dec] Subcard [dec] Port [dec]

Explanation    The CDR (clock and data recovery unit) on a transponder module cannot lock to incoming signal on the client side.

Recommended Action    Check for high or low optical power levels, broken cables, and dirty connectors or cables on the client side. Check configured encapsulation or clock rate.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-IDPROM_ACCESS_FAIL: Alarm: ASSERT, MINOR, MuxDemuxMB [dec], Access to IDPROM failed

Explanation    The online diagnostics cannot access the IDPROM on a mux/demux motherboard with OSC.

Recommended Action    Reseat the mux/demux motherboard. If the problem persists, replace the mux/demux motherboard.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-IDPROM_ACCESS_FAIL: Alarm: ASSERT, MINOR, MuxDmuxOSCMB [dec], Access to IDPROM failed

Explanation    The online diagnostics cannot access the IDPROM on a mux/demux motherboard with OSC.

Recommended Action    Reseat the mux/demux motherboard. If the problem persists, replace the mux/demux motherboard.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-IDPROM_ACCESS_FAIL: Alarm: ASSERT, MINOR, TranspdrMB [dec], Access to IDPROM failed

Explanation    The online diagnostics cannot access the IDPROM on a line card motherboard.

Recommended Action    Reseat the line card motherboard. If the problem persists, replace the line card motherboard.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-IDPROM_ACCESS_FAIL: Alarm: ASSERT, MINOR, TranspdrSC [dec]/[dec], Access to IDPROM failed

Explanation    The online diagnostics cannot access the IDPROM on a transponder module.

Recommended Action    Reseat the transponder module. If the problem persists, replace the transponder module.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-IOP_NOLG_ALM Ingress Loss of Light; Slot [dec] Subcard [dec] Port [dec]

Explanation    A transponder module generates a Loss of Light error on an ingress connection.

Recommended Action    Check for high or low optical power levels, broken cables, and dirty connectors or cables on the client side.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-LINE_LASER_FAIL: Alarm: ASSERT, MAJOR, TranspdrSC [dec]/[dec], Line laser failure detected

Explanation    The client side laser failed.

Recommended Action    Replace the transponder module or SFP optics.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-LN_OFC_IND: Line OFC IND; Slot [dec] Subcard [dec] Port [dec]

Explanation    A transponder module generates an open fiber control (OFC) indication error.

Recommended Action    Check the connecting cables or connectors.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-LN_TX_ALM: Line Laser Failure; Slot [dec] Subcard [dec] Port [dec]

Explanation    A transponder module generates a client side laser error.

Recommended Action    Replace the transponder module or SFP optics.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-MDSUBCARD_IDPROM_FAIL: Alarm: ASSERT, MINOR, MuxDemuxSC [dec]/[dec], Access to IDPROM failed

Explanation    The online diagnostics cannot read the IDPROM on a mux/demux module.

Recommended Action    Reseat the mux/demux module. If the problem persists, replace the mux/demux module.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-OPT_SWITCH_0_FAIL: Alarm: ASSERT, MAJOR, TranspdrMB[dec], Waveport 0 opt switch failed

Explanation    The system associated with wave port 0 fails.

Recommended Action    Reseat the line card motherboard and test the optical switch. If the problem persists, replace the line card motherboard.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-OPT_SWITCH_1_FAIL: Alarm: ASSERT, MAJOR, TranspdrMB[dec], Waveport 1 opt switch failed

Explanation    The system associated with wave port 1 fails.

Recommended Action    Reseat the line card motherboard and test the optical switch. If the problem persists, replace the line card motherboard.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-OSC_HW_FAIL: Alarm: ASSERT, MAJOR, MuxDmuxOSCMB [dec], OSC hardware failure detected

Explanation    The online diagnostics detects an OSC hardware failure (loopback and monitoring access).

Recommended Action    Reseat the mux/demux motherboard. If the problem persists, replace the mux/demux motherboard.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-SH_BIP_ETX_ALM : SONET BIP Err count; Slot [dec] Subcard [dec] Port [dec]

Explanation    The performance monitor on a transponder module reports bit interleave parity (BIP) error rate exceeds failure threshold.

Recommended Action    Check the optical fiber patch between the mux/demux modules or the cable on the client side. Also check that the power levels are too high or too low.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-SH_EBIP_ALM: Egress SONET BIP Err count; Slot [dec] Subcard [dec] Port [dec]

Explanation    A transponder module generates a SONET bit interleave parity (BIP) error on an egress connection.

Recommended Action    Check the optical fiber patch between the mux/demux modules or the cable on the client side. Also check that the power levels are too high or too low.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-SH_ELOF_ALM: Egress SONET Loss of Frame; Slot [dec] Subcard [dec] Port [dec]

Explanation    A transponder module generates a SONET Loss of Frame (LOF) error on an egress connection.

Recommended Action    Check the power level for too high or too low conditions. Apply the appropriate attenuation. Also check for dirty cables or connectors and clean them.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-SH_ESEF_ALM: Egress SONET SEF; Slot [dec] Subcard [dec] Port [dec]

Explanation    A transponder module generates a SONET severely errored frame (SEF) error on an egress connection.

Recommended Action    Check the power level for too high or too low conditions. Apply the appropriate attenuation. Also check for dirty cables or connectors and clean them.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-SH_IBIP_ALM: Ingress SONET BIP error; Slot [dec] Subcard [dec] Port [dec]

Explanation    A transponder module generates a SONET bit interleave parity (BIP) error on an ingress connection.

Recommended Action    Check the optical fiber patches between the mux/demux modules or the cable on the client side. Check the power level for too high or too low conditions. Adjust the attenuation if necessary. Also check for dirty cables or connectors and clean them.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-SH_ILOF_ALM: Ingress SONET Loss of Frame; Slot [dec] Subcard [dec] Port [dec]

Explanation    A transponder module generates a SONET Loss of Frame (LOF) error on an ingress connection.

Recommended Action    Check for high/low optical power levels, broken cables, and dirty connectors or cables on the client side.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-SH_ISEF_ALM: Ingress SONET SEF; Slot [dec] Subcard [dec] Port [dec]

Explanation    A transponder module generates a SONET severely errored frame (SEF) error on an ingress connection.

Recommended Action    Check for high/low optical power levels, broken cables, and dirty connectors or cables on the client side.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-SH_LOF_ALM : SONET Loss of Frame; Slot [dec] Subcard [dec] Port [dec]

Explanation    The performance monitor on a transponder module reports a Loss of Frame (LOF); an auto-failover will be attempted to correct it.

Recommended Action    Check the transponder module or line card motherboard specific to slot/subslot.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-TK_TX_ALM Transmit Failure; Slot [dec] Subcard [dec] Port [dec]

Explanation    A transponder module generates a transmit failure error.

Recommended Action    Replace the transponder module or line card motherboard.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-TRUNK_LASER_DEGRADE: Alarm: ASSERT, MAJOR, MuxDmuxOSCMB [dec], Trunk laser degrade detected

Explanation    The multiprotocol monitor in the OSC reports a trunk laser degrade monitor alarm or general transmit circuit fault.

Recommended Action    If the problem persists when the OSC wave interface is up, replace the mux/demux motherboard with OSC.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-TRUNK_LASER_DEGRADE: Alarm: ASSERT, MAJOR, TranspdrSC [dec]/[dec], Trunk laser degrade detected

Explanation    The multiprotocol monitor in the transponder module reports a trunk laser degrade monitor alarm or general transmit circuit fault.

Recommended Action    If the problem persists when the transponder module interfaces are up, replace the transponder module.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-TRUNK_LASER_DEVIATION: Alarm: ASSERT, MAJOR, MuxDmuxOSCMB [dec], Trunk laser lambda deviation

Explanation    The multiprotocol monitor in the OSC reports a trunk laser wavelength deviation alarm.

Recommended Action    If the problem persists when the OSC wave interface is up, replace the mux/demux motherboard with OSC.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-TRUNK_LASER_DEVIATION: Alarm: ASSERT, MAJOR, TranspdrSC [dec]/[dec], Trunk laser lambda deviation

Explanation    The multiprotocol monitor in transponder module reports trunk laser wavelength deviation alarm.

Recommended Action    If the problem persists when the transponder module interfaces are up, replace the transponder module.

Error Message    %LCMDC-3-WAVELENGTH_MISMATCH: Alarm: ASSERT, MAJOR, TranspdrSC [dec]/[dec], Wavelength mismatch error

Explanation    The wavelength from a wave port on the transponder module is not the same as the filter port.

Recommended Action    Confirm that the transponder module is installed in the correct channel slot and that the line card motherboard is patched to the correct mux/demux module.

Error Message    %LCMDC-4-SH_BIP_ETX_ALM : SONET BIP Err count; Slot [dec] Subcard [dec] Port [dec]

Explanation    The performance monitor on a transponder module reports bit interleave parity (BIP) error rate exceeds degrade threshold.

Recommended Action    Check the optical fiber patch between the mux/demux modules or the cable on the client side.

Error Message    %LCMDC-4-SH_ESEF_ALM : Egress SONET SEF

Explanation    The performance monitor on a transponder module reports severely errored frames (SEF).

Recommended Action    Check for high or low optical power level, broken cables, and dirty connectors or cables.

Error Message    %LCMDC-4-SH_LOF_ALM : SONET Loss of Frame; Slot [dec] Subcard [dec] Port [dec]

Explanation    The performance monitor on a transponder module reports a Loss of Frame (LOF).

Recommended Action    Check for high or low optical power level, broken cables, and dirty connectors or cables on the client side.

Error Message    %LCMDC-6-SH_ESEF_ALM : Egress SONET SEF

Explanation    The performance monitor on a transponder module reports severely errored frames (SEF).

Recommended Action    Check for high or low optical power level, broken cables, and dirty connectors or cables.

METOPT_DRV

Error Message    %METOPT_DRV-2-NOMEMORY: No memory available for Notification Process

Explanation    There is no memory to create the notification process, which handles port alarms and port fail interrupts. This is a very critical error.

Recommended Action    Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log, and report it to Cisco technical support.

Error Message    %METOPT_DRV-2-NOMEMORY: No memory available for OIR process

Explanation    There is no memory for the creation of the OIR process. Online insertion and removal does not work without this process.

Recommended Action    Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log, and report it to Cisco technical support.

Error Message    %METOPT_DRV-2-NOMEMORY: No memory available for SRC Standby To Active Process

Explanation    There is no memory to create the SRC standby-to-active process, which handles SRC driver actions during a switchover. The system cannot function correctly without this process.

Recommended Action    Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log, and report it to Cisco technical support.

Error Message    %METOPT_DRV-2-PORTFAIL: Port Fail event received Slot [dec] Subcard [dec] Port [dec]; HWIDB, [chars]

Explanation    A port has failed.

Recommended Action    Check the trunk and client side connections.

Error Message    %METOPT_DRV-2-ZEROLEN_MSG: Zero length while writing to linecard. Datalen [dec]

Explanation    A zero length message is received while writing to a module.

Recommended Action    Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log, and report it to Cisco technical support.

Error Message    %METOPT_DRV-3-IDPROM_MISMATCH: Mismatch in backplane IDPROM, [chars]: Active-side=[chars], Sby-side=[chars]

Explanation    The backplane contains two IDPROMs that should be programmed with identical values for most fields, but mismatch on the current backplane.

Recommended Action    Report the error message text to Cisco technical support.

Error Message    %METOPT_DRV-3-IDPROM_MISMATCH: Mismatch in backplane IDPROM, lengths: Active-side=[dec], Sby-side=[dec]

Explanation    A hardware version mismatch occurs on the backplane IDPROM.

Recommended Action    Confirm that the compatibility of the processor card hardware and image versions.

Error Message    %METOPT_DRV-3-IDPROM_STR_MISMATCH: Mismatch in backplane IDPROM, [chars], Active-side=[chars] Sby-side=[chars]

Explanation    An IDPROM string mismatch occurs on the backplane IDPROM.

Recommended Action    Replace the transponder module.

Error Message    %METOPT_DRV-3-IDPROM_STR_MISMATCH: Mismatch in backplane IDPROM, initialization, Active-side=[chars/chars] Sby-side=[chars/chars]

Explanation    An IDPROM string mismatch occurs during initialization on the backplane IDPROM.

Recommended Action    Replace the transponder module.

Error Message    %METOPT_DRV-3-REPROGRAM_ERROR

Explanation    The reprogramming of the functional image fails and does not identify the nature of the problem.

Recommended Action    Reprogram the card again. If the problem persists, remove and reinsert the card. If the problem still persists, save the console log and contact Cisco technical support.

Error Message    %METOPT_DRV-3-TP_INTERNAL_ERROR:[chars]

Explanation    The transponder driver subsystem encountered an internal software error.

Recommended Action    Ensure that the card present and that the interface exists in the system.

Error Message    %METOPT_DRV-3-UNEXP_INTR: [chars]

Explanation    This problem should be self-correcting but indicates either a hardware or a software defect. If it is a hardware defect, further problems are to be expected. If it is a software problem, certain types of error and alarm conditions might be left undetected.

Recommended Action    Copy the error message exactly as it appears, and report it to Cisco technical support.

Error Message    %METOPT_DRV-6-AUTOFAILOVER: Failover Event received Slot [dec] Subcard [dec] Port [dec]

Explanation    One of the branches of the splitter failed to receive light and the hardware switched over to the other branch.

Recommended Action    Check the trunk side connections for kinks or a fiber cut.

ODM

Error Message    %ODM-3-CPU_TEST_FAIL:CPU card, [chars] Failed

Explanation    The online diagnostic test failed for this processor card.

Recommended Action    Remove and reinsert the processor card. If the problem persists, then replace the processor card.

Error Message    %ODM-3-DIAG_DISABLE:Online Diags disabled for all slots without specific config

Explanation    The online diagnostic tests were disabled for all slots except those with specific configurations.

Recommended Action    The message is informational only.

Error Message    %ODM-3-DIAG_ENABLE:Online Diags enabled for all slots without specific config

Explanation    The online diagnostic tests were enabled for all slots except those with specific configurations.

Recommended Action    The message is informational only.

Error Message    %ODM-3-LC_TEST_FAIL:Slot [dec] [chars] Failed

Explanation    The online diagnostic test failed for the line card.

Recommended Action    Check the line card seating and LEDs. Remove and reinsert the line card. If the problem persists, replace the line card.

Error Message    %ODM-3-PEER_INCOMPATIBLE:Online Diags Peer Version is different

Explanation    The version of the peer online diagnostics manager is different.

Recommended Action    The message is informational only.

Error Message    %ODM-3-SC_TEST_FAIL:Slot [dec], Subcard [dec], [chars] Failed

Explanation    The online diagnostic test failed for a module.

Recommended Action    Check the line card seating and LEDs. If the problem persists, remove and reinsert the motherboard. If the problem still persists, replace the module.

OIR

Error Message    %OIR-3-BADFPGAIMG: Controller in slot [dec] does not have a valid FPGA image

Explanation    A line card is inserted online and the line card is not able to verify that the functional image is valid.

Recommended Action    Reseat the line card. If the problem persists, replace the line card.

Error Message    %OIR-3-BADIDPROM: IDPROM in slot [dec] not properly programmed

Explanation    The line card is inserted and the IDPROM on the line card is not accessible.

Recommended Action    Reseat the line card. If the problem persists, replace the line card.

Error Message    %OIR-3-LINE_CARD_NOT_READY: Line card in slot [dec] not becoming ready after OIR

Explanation    The module inserted in the slot (shown in the message) is not becoming ready for access. This can apply to mux/demux modules or any other module inserted in a specific slot.

Recommended Action    Reseat the module. If the problem persists, replace the module.

Error Message    %OIR-3-RF_REGISTRTN_FAILED: OIR Client failed to register with RF

Explanation    The OIR process failed to register with the RF (redundancy facility) and redundancy might not be available.

Recommended Action    Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log, and report it to Cisco technical support.

Error Message    %OIR-3-SUBCARD_SCAN_ERR: Error in scanning subcards in slot [dec]

Explanation    The module inserted in the slot (given in the message) is not becoming ready for access. This can apply to mux/demux modules or any other module inserted in a specific slot.

Recommended Action    Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log, and report it to Cisco technical support.

Error Message    %OIR-6-DETECT: Detected Mux Demux card in slot [dec]

Explanation    A mux/demux module is inserted into the slot.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %OIR-6-DETECT: Detected CPU card in slot [dec]

Explanation    A processor card is inserted into the slot.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %OIR-6-DETECT: Detected Transponder card in slot [dec]

Explanation    A 2.5-Gbps transponder module is inserted into the slot.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %OIR-6-DETECT: Detected Unknown card in slot [dec]

Explanation    An unknown card type is inserted into the slot. This card will not work properly.

Recommended Action    Try removing the card and inserting it again. If the problem persists, copy the message exactly as it appears and contact Cisco technical support.

Error Message    %OIR-6-REMOVE: Removed Mux Demux card in slot [dec]

Explanation    A mux/demux module was removed from the slot.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %OIR-6-REMOVE: Removed CPU card in slot [dec]

Explanation    A processor card was removed from the slot.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %OIR-6-REMOVE: Removed Transponder card in slot [dec]

Explanation    A 2.5-Gbps transponder module was removed from the slot.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %OIR-6-REMOVE: Removed Unknown card in slot [dec]

Explanation    An unknown card type was removed from the slot.

Recommended Action    Try reinserting the card and removing it again. If the problem persists, copy the message exactly as it appears and contact Cisco technical support.

Error Message    %OIR-6-SUBCARD_DEACT: Slot [dec]: [LC [dec]] subcards deactivated

Explanation    A 2.5-Gbps line card motherboard was removed from the slot.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %OIR-6-SUBCARD_DEACT: Slot [dec]: [MDC [dec]] subcards deactivated

Explanation    A mux/demux module was removed from the slot.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %OIR-6-SUBCARD_DISC: Slot [dec]: [MDC [dec]] subcards discovery

Explanation    A mux/demux module is inserted into the slot.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %OIR-6-SUBCARD_DISC: Slot [dec]: [LC [dec]] subcards discovery

Explanation    A 2.5-Gbps transponder module is inserted into the slot.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %OIR-6-SUBCARDDETECT: Slot [dec] LC [dec]: subcard [dec] inserted

Explanation    A 2.5-Gbps transponder module is inserted into the slot.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %OIR-6-SUBCARDDETECT: Slot [dec] MDC [dec]: subcard [dec] inserted

Explanation    A mux/demux module is inserted into the slot.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %OIR-6-SUBCARDREMOVE: Slot [dec] LC [dec]: subcard [dec] removed

Explanation    A 2.5-Gbps transponder module was removed from the slot.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %OIR-6-SUBCARDREMOVE: Slot [dec] MDC [dec]: subcard [dec] removed

Explanation    A mux/demux module was removed from the slot.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

OPTICAL_CFG_SYNC

Error Message    %OPTICAL_CFG_SYNC-3-NO_BUFFER: No memory to sync

Explanation    A transmit error occurred because the buffer was unavailable, while sending a message to the standby processor card.

Recommended Action    Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log. Research and attempt to resolve the error using the output interpreter and perform a search of the bug tool kit. If you still require assistance, open a case with the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC), or contact your Cisco technical support representative and provide the representative with the gathered information.

Error Message    %OPTICAL_CFG_SYNC-3-TRANSMIT_ERROR: Unable to transmit message type

Explanation    A transmit error occurred while sending a message to the standby processor card.

Recommended Action    Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log. Research and attempt to resolve the error using the output interpreter and perform a search of the bug tool kit. If you still require assistance, open a case with the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC), or contact your Cisco technical support representative and provide the representative with the gathered information.

Error Message    %OPTICAL_CFG_SYNC-3-SUBSYS_COMPAT: Standby processor card does not preserve optical configuration on switchoner

Explanation    The standby processor card is missing the optical configuration sync subsystem and does not preserve the optical configuration on switchover.

Recommended Action    Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log. Research and attempt to resolve the error using the output interpreter and perform a search of the bug tool kit. If you still require assistance, open a case with the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC), or contact your Cisco technical support representative and provide the representative with the gathered information.

OPTICAL_IF

Error Message    %OPTICAL_IF-1-ALARM : Transparent[dec]/[dec]/[dec], [chars]: Signal degrade threshold cleared

Explanation    A specific threshold degrade alarm for a transparent interface was cleared.

Recommended Action    Check the source of the alarm.

Error Message    %OPTICAL_IF-1-ALARM : Transparent[dec]/[dec]/[dec], [chars]: Signal degrade threshold exceeded

Explanation    A specific threshold degrade alarm for a transparent interface was exceeded.

Recommended Action    Check the source of the alarm.

Error Message    %OPTICAL_IF-1-ALARM : Transparent[dec]/[dec]/[dec], [chars]: Signal failure threshold cleared

Explanation    A specific threshold failure alarm for a transparent interface was cleared.

Recommended Action    Check the source of the alarm.

Error Message    %OPTICAL_IF-1-ALARM : Transparent[dec]/[dec]/[dec], [chars]: Signal failure threshold exceeded

Explanation    A specific threshold failure alarm for a transparent interface was exceeded.

Recommended Action    Check the source of the alarm.

Error Message    %OPTICAL_IF-1-ALARM : Wave[dec]/[dec], [chars]: Signal degrade threshold cleared

Explanation    A specific threshold degrade alarm for a wave interface was cleared.

Recommended Action    Check the source of the alarm.

Error Message    %OPTICAL_IF-1-ALARM : Wave[dec]/[dec], [chars]: Signal degrade threshold exceeded

Explanation    A specific threshold degrade alarm for a wave interface was exceeded.

Recommended Action    Check the source of the alarm.

Error Message    %OPTICAL_IF-1-ALARM : Wave[dec]/[dec], [chars]: Signal failure threshold cleared

Explanation    A specific threshold failure alarm for a wave interface was cleared.

Recommended Action    Check the source of the alarm.

Error Message    %OPTICAL_IF-1-ALARM : Wave[dec]/[dec], [chars]: Signal failure threshold exceeded

Explanation    A specific threshold failure alarm for a wave interface was exceeded.

Recommended Action    Check the source of the alarm.

Error Message    %OPTICAL_IF-1-INTERNAL_ERROR : [chars]

Explanation    The metopt subsystem encounters an internal software error. Use the error message text to identify the problem.

Recommended Action    Check the source of the alarm.

OSCP

Error Message    %OSCP-3-INTERNAL_ERROR: Cannot add Optical interface [dec]

Explanation    A processor card cannot add a specific optical interface number.

Recommended Action    Check the status or configuration of the specific optical interface.

Error Message    %OSCP-3-INTERNAL_ERROR: Cannot add OSCP interface [dec]

Explanation    The processor card cannot add the OSC interface wave 0 or 1.

Recommended Action    Check the status or the configuration of the OSC interface.

Error Message    %OSCP-3-INTERNAL_ERROR: group id out of bounds [chars]

Explanation    A group ID is configured out of bounds of the group.

Recommended Action    Check the configuration of the OSCP neighbor node IP address and peer group name.

Error Message    %OSCP-3-INTERNAL_ERROR: Hello state machine error in state [chars], event [chars] port [dec]

Explanation    The OSCP receives a Hello state error.

Recommended Action    Check the status of the transmitting node.

Error Message    %OSCP-3-INTERNAL_ERROR: OSCP failed to get the argument to oscp_hello process, pid = [dec]

Explanation    The OSCP fails to get an argument for the OSCP Hello process and displays its PID (process identifier).

Recommended Action    Contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

Error Message    %OSCP-3-INTERNAL_ERROR: OSCP failed to set the argument to oscp hello process, pid = [dec]

Explanation    The OSCP fails to set an argument to the OSCP Hello process and displays the PID group messages.

Recommended Action    Check the OSCP configuration of the Hello interval and hold-down timers.

Error Message    %OSCP-3-INTERNAL_ERROR: Received API message to create an interface for an existing port [dec]

Explanation    An API (application programmable interface) tries to create an interface where one already exists.

Recommended Action    Check the configuration and status of the NMS application and the interface being configured.

Error Message    %OSCP-3-INTERNAL_ERROR: Received unrecognized API message [chars]

Explanation    An unrecognized API message is received.

Recommended Action    Check the configuration of the NMS applications and the connecting interface.

Error Message    %OSCP-4-BADPACKET: Invalid pkt: length shorter than header size [dec].

Explanation    An invalid packet is received from a network peer.

Recommended Action    Check the originating device for a cause of the corrupted packets.

PERF_HISTORY

Error Message    %PERF_HISTORY-3-UNEXPECTED: Unexpected counter value on [interface name]

Explanation    The performance history counters for the specified interface have unexpected values.

Recommended Action    Copy the error message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log. Research and attempt to resolve the error using the output interpreter and perform a search of the bug tool kit. If you still require assistance, open a case with the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC), or contact your Cisco technical support representative and provide the representative with the gathered information.

Error Message    %PERF_HISTORY-5-RESET: Performance history counters reset on [Interface name]

Explanation    The performance history counters for the specified interface have been cleared and reset. This message is displayed after you execute the clear performance history command.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

RF

Error Message    %RF-1-SYSTEM_INTEGRITY: Automatic switch of activity occurred while the CPUs were in maintenance mode

Explanation    An automatic switch of activity occurs when the processor card is disabled.

Recommended Action    Check the status of the active and standby processor cards and the configuration of the disabling application.

Error Message    %RF-3-COMMUNICATION: Communication with the peer processor card has been established

Explanation    Communication with the peer processor card is established.

Recommended Action    The message is informational only.

Error Message    %RF-3-COMMUNICATION: Communication with the peer processor card has been lost

Explanation    The interprocess communication was lost to the peer processor card. This could indicate that the processor card is not currently fully operational, or that there is a hardware problem in one of the processor cards.

Recommended Action    Check the status of the peer processor card. Check that both processor cards are firmly seated in the chassis.

Error Message    %RF-3-IPC_PORT: Unable to create [chars] [chars]

Explanation    The processor card cannot create a configuration for an interface.

Recommended Action    Check for sufficient processor card memory.

Error Message    %RF-3-IPC_PORT: Unable to open [chars] [chars]

Explanation    The processor card cannot open an interface.

Recommended Action    Check for sufficient processor card memory.

Error Message    %RF-3-IPC_PORT: Unable to register [chars] [chars]

Explanation    The processor card cannot register the configuration for an interface.

Recommended Action    Check for sufficient processor card memory.

Error Message    %RF-3-SIMPLEX_MODE: The peer processor card has been lost

Explanation    The absence of the peer processor card was detected.

Recommended Action    Check the status of the standby processor card. It could have failed.

Error Message    %RF-3-STANDBY_RELOAD: The standby processor card is being reset because [chars] took too long processing a progression event

Explanation    The peer processor card was reset. This allows recovery from an indeterminate standby state.

Recommended Action    Confirm that interprocess communications (IPC) is up.

Error Message    %RF-3-STANDBY_RELOAD: The standby processor card is being reset because keepalive message(s) not received from peer CPU

Explanation    The standby processor card is reset because keepalive messages are not being received from the active processor card.

Recommended Action    Check the status of the active processor card and the communication between the active and standby processor cards.

Error Message    %RF-3-STANDBY_RELOAD: The standby processor card is being reset because the peer processor card failed during progression

Explanation    The error occurs for the reason reported in the error message. This allows recovery from an indeterminate standby state.

Recommended Action    Confirm that interprocess communications (IPC) is up.

Error Message    %RF-3-SYSTEM_INTEGRITY: Automatic switch of activity occurred while an application had disabled it

Explanation    An automatic switch of activity occurred when redundancy synchronization was disabled.

Recommended Action    Contact Cisco TAC with show tech, show logging, and show hardware detail command outputs.

SRC

Error Message    %SRC-3-LC_REG_READ_FAIL: Register read failed for slot [dec], addr [hex], with failcode as [hex]

Explanation    The SRC cannot read the line card register.

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

Error Message    %SRC-3-LC_REG_WRITE_FAIL: Register write failed for slot [dec], addr [hex], with failcode as [hex]

Explanation    The SRC cannot write the line card register.

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

Error Message    %SRC-3-LC_CMI_INTF_FAULT: SRC detected a CMI interface fault for line card in slot [dec]

Explanation    The SRC detected a CMI interface fault.

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

Error Message    %SRC-3-LC_APS_INTF_FAULT: SRC detected a APS interface fault for line card in slot [dec]

Explanation    The SRC detected an APS interface fault.

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

Error Message    %SRC-3-LC_APS_INTF_INIT_FAULT: SRC-LRC APS interface could not be initialized for line card in slot [dec]

Explanation    The SRC cannot read the line card register.

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

Error Message    %SRC-3-LC_APS_TIMEOUT: SRC detected keep alive timeout on APS interface for slot[dec]

Explanation    The SRC cannot read the line card register.

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

Error Message    %SRC-3-LC_CMI_TIMEOUT: SRC detected keep alive timeout on CMI interface for slot [dec]

Explanation    The SRC cannot read the line card register.

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

Error Message    %SRC-3-AFOVEN_ERROR: Attempt to enable [chars] protection autofailover on interface [chars] when port status is [hex]

Explanation    Software attempt at enabling autofailover port status is does not succeed.

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

TENGIGE_LC

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-3-LASER_TEMP_ERR: Laser Temperature Alarm : [dec]/[dec]

Explanation    The 10-GE laser temperature exceeds the normal operating temperature.

Recommended Action    Reduce the temperature immediately by checking for the following: blocked air intake, fan tray failure, abnormal ambient environmental conditions, temperature sensor failure, and 10-GE hardware failure. One or more of these conditions probably exists.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-3-LASER_TX_POWER_ERR: Laser did not reach the expected power level... disabling now : [dec]/[dec]

Explanation    The laser power does not reach the expected power level.

Recommended Action    Reseat the 10-GE transponder module. If the problem persists, replace the module.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-3-XPLTA2D: Err calculating xpolated value: [chars]

Explanation    The 10-GE transponder module not seated properly or the IDPROM is corrupted.

Recommended Action    Reseat the 10-GE transponder module. If the problem persists, replace the module.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-3-INTF_CREATE_FAILED: Interface Create Failed : [chars]

Explanation    The 10-GE driver subsystem cannot obtain the memory it needs to initialize its data structures. This message should only appear when this problem occurs during system booting.

Recommended Action    Check for any offending processes hogging processor card memory. Add more memory to the system if needed.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-3-RDWRFAIL: Read/write failed: [chars]

Explanation    The error occurs when 10-GE driver tries to access hardware registers.

Recommended Action    Reseat the 10-GE transponder module. If the problem persists, replace the module.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-3-TENGIGE_RXLOP_ALM: [chars] Receive Loss Of Light: [chars]

Explanation    The 10-GE receiver detects a Loss of Light on the client side.

Recommended Action    Check for broken or dirty client Rx fiber cables. Excessive attenuation on the client side can also cause this error condition. It is also likely that 10-GE client equipment connected to the 10-GE transponder module is offline or faulty.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-3-TENGIGE_LSBIAS_ALM: [chars] Laser BIAS threshold exceeded alarm; laser is starting to die; [chars]

Explanation    The error occurs when 10-GE laser bias current exceeded the threshold.

Recommended Action    Reseat the 10-GE transponder module and check that you have a surge-free power supply source. If the problem persists, replace the module.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-3-TENGIGE_LSTMP_ALM: [chars] Laser exceeded the operating temperature threshold: [chars]

Explanation    The 10-GE laser temperature exceeds the operating temperature threshold.

Recommended Action    Reduce the temperature immediately by checking for the following: blocked air intake, fan tray failure, abnormal ambient environmental conditions, temperature sensor failure, and 10-GE 10-GE transponder hardware failure. One or more of these conditions probably exists.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-6-TENGIGE_TRUNK_RX_PALM: Trunk side Loss of Light Pre-Alarm: [chars]

Explanation    The 10-GE receiver detects a Loss of Light or low power level below the configured low threshold on the previous active interface.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-3-TENGIGE_RXLCK_ALM: [chars] Loss of Lock on Receive: [chars]

Explanation    The 10-GE CDR (clock and data recovery) unit cannot lock to incoming signal.

Recommended Action    Check for dirty cables or connectors, for excessive attenuation of the signal, and that the OSNR is within the recommended level.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-3-TENGIGE_TRUNK_RX_LCK_PALM: Trunk side Loss of Lock Pre-Alarm: [chars]

Explanation    The 10-GE CDR (clock and data recovery) unit cannot lock to incoming trunk signal.

Recommended Action    Check for dirty cables or connectors on the trunk side, for excessive attenuation of the signal, and that the OSNR is within recommended level.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-3-TENGIGE_OVF_ALM: [chars] Transmit to Trunk FIFO overflow: [chars]

Explanation    The trunk transmit buffer overflowed.

Recommended Action    This could be a temporary condition. If it persists, reseat the card and verify.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-3-TENGIGE_SF_ALM: Signal Failure : [chars]

Explanation    The 10-GE receiver detects a Loss of Sync or Loss of Lock.

Recommended Action    Check for broken or dirty Rx fiber cables or connectors. Excessive attenuation can also cause this error.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-6-TENGIGE_TRUNK_RX_SF_PALM: Trunk side Signal Failure Prealarm: [chars]

Explanation    The 10-GE receiver detects a Loss of Sync or Loss of Lock on the trunk Rx.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-3-TENGIGE_LOSYNC_ALM: [chars] side Loss of Sync lock: [chars]

Explanation    The 10-GE protocol monitor detects a Loss of Sync lock.

Recommended Action    Check for dirty Rx fiber cables or connectors. Check receive power levels.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-3-TENGIGE_TRUNK_RX_LOSYNC_PALM: Trunk side Loss of Sync lock Prealarm: [chars]

Explanation    The 10-GE protocol monitor detects a Loss of Sync lock pre-alarm.

Recommended Action    This message is information only

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-3-TENGIGE_CETXE: [chars] side Line Code Err count: [chars]

Explanation    The 10-GE receiver detects a line code error.

Recommended Action    Check for dirty Rx fiber cables or connectors. Check receive power levels.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-3-TENGIGE_TRUNK_CETXE_PALM: Trunk side Line Code err count: [chars]

Explanation    The 10-GE transponder module detects a line code error.

Recommended Action    Check for dirty Rx fiber cables or connectors. Check receive power levels.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-3-TENGIGE_CDL_HEC_ETX_ALM: [chars] side CDL HEC error count: [chars]

Explanation    The 10-GE transponder module detects a CDL HEC error.

Recommended Action    Check receive power levels. Check for dirty Rx fiber cables or connectors.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-3-TENGIGE_TRUNK_CDL_HETX_PALM: Trunk side CDL HEC error count: [chars]

Explanation    The 10-GE transponder module detects a CDL HEC error.

Recommended Action    Check receive power levels. Check for dirty Rx fiber cables or connectors.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-3-TENGIGE_TRUNK_CDL_RFOF_IND: Trunk side CDL Drop FIFO OvrFL: [chars]

Explanation    The trunk transmit CDL buffer overflowed.

Recommended Action    This could be a temporary condition. If it persists, reseat the card and verify.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-6-TENGIGE_FOV_IND: Trunk Receive splitter Hardware Autofailover occurred: [chars]

Explanation    A hardware switchover on the splitter occurred.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-3-TENGIGE_SW_ALM: Autofailover switch failed to switch to the other branch: [chars]

Explanation    The hardware switchover to the standby path fails. This could happen due to a bad switch on the line card motherboard.

Recommended Action    Reseat the 10-Gbps line card motherboard. If the problem persists, replace the 10-Gbps line card motherboard.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-6-TENGIGE_RXLOP_ALM_CLR: CLEARED : [chars] Loss Of Light: [chars]

Explanation    The Loss of Light alarm is cleared.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-6-TENGIGE_LSBIAS_ALM_CLR: CLEARED : [chars] Laser BIAS threshold [chars]

Explanation    The laser bias threshold alarm is cleared.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-6-TENGIGE_LSTMP_ALM_CLR: CLEARED : [chars] Laser temperature threshold: [chars]

Explanation    The laser temperature threshold alarm is cleared.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-6-TENGIGE_RXLCK_ALM_CLR: CLEARED : [chars] Loss of Lock on Receive: [chars]

Explanation    The Loss of Lock alarm is cleared.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-6-TENGIGE_OVF_ALM_CLR: CLEARED : [chars] Transmit to Trunk FIFO overflow: [chars]

Explanation    The Tx trunk buffer overflow alarm is cleared.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-6-TENGIGE_SF_ALM_CLR: CLEARED : [chars] Signal Failure : [chars]

Explanation    The signal failure alarm is cleared.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-6-TENGIGE_LOSYNC_ALM_CLR: CLEARED : [chars] Loss of Sync lock: [chars]

Explanation    The Loss of Sync alarm is cleared.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-6-TENGIGE_CETXE_CLR: CLEARED : [chars] Line code Err count: [chars]

Explanation    The line code error alarm is cleared.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-6-TENGIGE_CDL_HEC_ETX_ALM_CLR: CLEARED : [chars] CDL HEC error count: [chars]

Explanation    The CDL HEC error alarm is cleared.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-6-LASER_SOFT_START: Starting the 10GE trunk laser turn on procedures for : [dec], [dec]

Explanation    The 10-GE transponder module in the process of turning on the trunk laser.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-6-LASER_TEMP_WAIT: Waiting for the laser to reach the expected temperature level : [dec]/[dec]

Explanation    The 10-GE transponder module is waiting for the laser temperature to reach its expected temperature for laser to operate normally.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-6-LASER_DISABLED: Laser disabled as per user configuration [dec]/[dec]

Explanation    Forward laser control is enabled on the 10-GE transponder module.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-6-LASER_OK: Laser on [dec]/[dec] is ready for traffic !!

Explanation    The laser is turned on after initialization and is ready to receive traffic.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Error Message    %TENGIGE_LC-6-LASER_TX_POWER_WAIT: Waiting for the 10GE laser to reach steady power : [dec]/[dec]

Explanation    10-GE transponder module is waiting for the laser to reach steady power.

Recommended Action    This message is informational only.

Related Documentation

Use this Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx System Alarms and Error Messages guide in conjunction with the following referenced publications:

Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco ONS 15500 Series

Provides the regulatory compliance and safety information for the Cisco ONS 15500 Series.

Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Planning Guide

Provides detailed information on the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx architecture and functionality.

Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Hardware Installation Guide

Provides detailed information about installing the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx.

Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Optical Transport Turn-Up and Test Guide

Provides acceptance testing procedures for Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx nodes and networks.

Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Cleaning Procedures for Fiber Optic Connections

Provides processes and procedures for cleaning the fiber optic connectors and component interfaces of the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx.

Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Command Reference

Provides commands to configure and manage the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx.

Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Configuration Guide

Describes how to configure and manage the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx.

Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Troubleshooting Guide

Describes how to identify and resolve problems with the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx.

Network Management for the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx

Provides information on the network management systems that support the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx.

Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx TL1 Command Reference

Provides a full TL1 command and autonomous message set including parameters, AIDs, conditions and modifiers for the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx.

MIB Quick Reference for the Cisco ONS 15500 Series

Describes the Management Information Base (MIB) objects and explains how to access Cisco public MIBs for the Cisco ONS 15500 Series.

Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx Software Upgrade Guide

Describes how to upgrade system images and functional images on the Cisco ONS 15540 ESPx.

Introduction to DWDM Technology

Provides background information on the dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) technology.

Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guide

Provides useful information on the CLI (command-line interface) and basic shelf management.

Document Conventions

This publication uses the following conventions:

Convention
Application

boldface

Commands and keywords in body text.

italic

Command input that is supplied by the user.

[     ]

Keywords or arguments that appear within square brackets are optional.

{ x | x | x }

A choice of keywords (represented by x) appears in braces separated by vertical bars. The user must select one.

Ctrl

The control key. For example, where Ctrl + D is written, hold down the Control key while pressing the D key.

screen font

Examples of information displayed on the screen.

boldface screen font

Examples of information that the user must enter.

<     >

Command parameters that must be replaced by module-specific codes.



Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the document.



Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, the user might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.

Warning


IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Statement 1071

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS


Where to Find Safety and Warning Information

For safety and warning information, refer to the Cisco Optical Transport Products Safety and Compliance Information document that accompanied the product. This publication describes the international agency compliance and safety information for the Cisco ONS 15xxx systems. It also includes translations of the safety warnings that appear in the ONS 15xxx system documentation.

Obtaining Documentation

Cisco documentation and additional literature are available on Cisco.com. Cisco also provides several ways to obtain technical assistance and other technical resources. These sections explain how to obtain technical information from Cisco Systems.

Cisco.com

You can access the most current Cisco documentation at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/techsupport

You can access the Cisco website at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com

You can access international Cisco websites at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/public/countries_languages.shtml

Product Documentation DVD

The Product Documentation DVD is a comprehensive library of technical product documentation on a portable medium. The DVD enables you to access multiple versions of installation, configuration, and command guides for Cisco hardware and software products. With the DVD, you have access to the same HTML documentation that is found on the Cisco website without being connected to the Internet. Certain products also have .PDF versions of the documentation available.

The Product Documentation DVD is available as a single unit or as a subscription. Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order a Product Documentation DVD (product number DOC-DOCDVD= or DOC-DOCDVD=SUB) from Cisco Marketplace at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace/

Cisco Optical Networking Product Documentation CD-ROM

Optical networking-related documentation, including Cisco ONS 15xxx product documentation, is available in a CD-ROM package that ships with your product. The Optical Networking Product Documentation CD-ROM is updated periodically and may be more current than printed documentation.

Ordering Documentation

Registered Cisco.com users may order Cisco documentation at the Product Documentation Store in the Cisco Marketplace at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace/

Nonregistered Cisco.com users can order technical documentation from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (0800 to 1700) PDT by calling 1 866 463-3487 in the United States and Canada, or elsewhere by calling 011 408 519-5055. You can also order documentation by e-mail at tech-doc-store-mkpl@external.cisco.com or by fax at 1 408 519-5001 in the United States and Canada, or elsewhere at 011 408 519-5001.

Documentation Feedback

You can rate and provide feedback about Cisco technical documents by completing the online feedback form that appears with the technical documents on Cisco.com.

You can submit comments about Cisco documentation by using the response card (if present) behind the front cover of your document or by writing to the following address:

Cisco Systems
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We appreciate your comments.

Cisco Product Security Overview

Cisco provides a free online Security Vulnerability Policy portal at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_vulnerability_policy.html

From this site, you will find information about how to:

Report security vulnerabilities in Cisco products.

Obtain assistance with security incidents that involve Cisco products.

Register to receive security information from Cisco.

A current list of security advisories, security notices, and security responses for Cisco products is available at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/go/psirt

To see security advisories, security notices, and security responses as they are updated in real time, you can subscribe to the Product Security Incident Response Team Really Simple Syndication (PSIRT RSS) feed. Information about how to subscribe to the PSIRT RSS feed is found at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_psirt_rss_feed.html

Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products

Cisco is committed to delivering secure products. We test our products internally before we release them, and we strive to correct all vulnerabilities quickly. If you think that you have identified a vulnerability in a Cisco product, contact PSIRT:

For Emergencies only —  security-alert@cisco.com

An emergency is either a condition in which a system is under active attack or a condition for which a severe and urgent security vulnerability should be reported. All other conditions are considered nonemergencies.

For Nonemergencies —  psirt@cisco.com

In an emergency, you can also reach PSIRT by telephone:

1 877 228-7302

1 408 525-6532


Tip We encourage you to use Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) or a compatible product (for example, GnuPG) to encrypt any sensitive information that you send to Cisco. PSIRT can work with information that has been encrypted with PGP versions 2.x through 9.x.

Never use a revoked or an expired encryption key. The correct public key to use in your correspondence with PSIRT is the one linked in the Contact Summary section of the Security Vulnerability Policy page at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_vulnerability_policy.html

The link on this page has the current PGP key ID in use.

If you do not have or use PGP, contact PSIRT at the aforementioned e-mail addresses or phone numbers before sending any sensitive material to find other means of encrypting the data.


Obtaining Technical Assistance

Cisco Technical Support provides 24-hour-a-day award-winning technical assistance. The Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website on Cisco.com features extensive online support resources. In addition, if you have a valid Cisco service contract, Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) engineers provide telephone support. If you do not have a valid Cisco service contract, contact your reseller.

Cisco Technical Support & Documentation Website

The Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website provides online documents and tools for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with Cisco products and technologies. The website is available 24 hours a day, at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/techsupport

Access to all tools on the Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website requires a Cisco.com user ID and password. If you have a valid service contract but do not have a user ID or password, you can register at this URL:

http://tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do


Note Use the Cisco Product Identification (CPI) tool to locate your product serial number before submitting a web or phone request for service. You can access the CPI tool from the Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website by clicking the Tools & Resources link under Documentation & Tools. Choose Cisco Product Identification Tool from the Alphabetical Index drop-down list, or click the Cisco Product Identification Tool link under Alerts & RMAs. The CPI tool offers three search options: by product ID or model name; by tree view; or for certain products, by copying and pasting show command output. Search results show an illustration of your product with the serial number label location highlighted. Locate the serial number label on your product and record the information before placing a service call.


Submitting a Service Request

Using the online TAC Service Request Tool is the fastest way to open S3 and S4 service requests. (S3 and S4 service requests are those in which your network is minimally impaired or for which you require product information.) After you describe your situation, the TAC Service Request Tool provides recommended solutions. If your issue is not resolved using the recommended resources, your service request is assigned to a Cisco engineer. The TAC Service Request Tool is located at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/servicerequest

For S1 or S2 service requests, or if you do not have Internet access, contact the Cisco TAC by telephone. (S1 or S2 service requests are those in which your production network is down or severely degraded.) Cisco engineers are assigned immediately to S1 and S2 service requests to help keep your business operations running smoothly.

To open a service request by telephone, use one of the following numbers:

Asia-Pacific: +61 2 8446 7411 (Australia: 1 800 805 227)
EMEA: +32 2 704 55 55
USA: 1 800 553-2447

For a complete list of Cisco TAC contacts, go to this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/contacts

Definitions of Service Request Severity

To ensure that all service requests are reported in a standard format, Cisco has established severity definitions.

Severity 1 (S1)—An existing network is down, or there is a critical impact to your business operations. You and Cisco will commit all necessary resources around the clock to resolve the situation.

Severity 2 (S2)—Operation of an existing network is severely degraded, or significant aspects of your business operations are negatively affected by inadequate performance of Cisco products. You and Cisco will commit full-time resources during normal business hours to resolve the situation.

Severity 3 (S3)—Operational performance of the network is impaired, while most business operations remain functional. You and Cisco will commit resources during normal business hours to restore service to satisfactory levels.

Severity 4 (S4)—You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. There is little or no effect on your business operations.

Obtaining Additional Publications and Information

Information about Cisco products, technologies, and network solutions is available from various online and printed sources.

The Cisco Product Quick Reference Guide is a handy, compact reference tool that includes brief product overviews, key features, sample part numbers, and abbreviated technical specifications for many Cisco products that are sold through channel partners. It is updated twice a year and includes the latest Cisco offerings. To order and find out more about the Cisco Product Quick Reference Guide, go to this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/go/guide

Cisco Marketplace provides a variety of Cisco books, reference guides, documentation, and logo merchandise. Visit Cisco Marketplace, the company store, at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace/

Cisco Press publishes a wide range of general networking, training and certification titles. Both new and experienced users will benefit from these publications. For current Cisco Press titles and other information, go to Cisco Press at this URL:

http://www.ciscopress.com

Packet magazine is the Cisco Systems technical user magazine for maximizing Internet and networking investments. Each quarter, Packet delivers coverage of the latest industry trends, technology breakthroughs, and Cisco products and solutions, as well as network deployment and troubleshooting tips, configuration examples, customer case studies, certification and training information, and links to scores of in-depth online resources. You can access Packet magazine at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/packet

iQ Magazine is the quarterly publication from Cisco Systems designed to help growing companies learn how they can use technology to increase revenue, streamline their business, and expand services. The publication identifies the challenges facing these companies and the technologies to help solve them, using real-world case studies and business strategies to help readers make sound technology investment decisions. You can access iQ Magazine at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/go/iqmagazine

or view the digital edition at this URL:

http://ciscoiq.texterity.com/ciscoiq/sample/

Internet Protocol Journal is a quarterly journal published by Cisco Systems for engineering professionals involved in designing, developing, and operating public and private internets and intranets. You can access the Internet Protocol Journal at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/ipj

Networking products offered by Cisco Systems, as well as customer support services, can be obtained at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/index.html

Networking Professionals Connection is an interactive website for networking professionals to share questions, suggestions, and information about networking products and technologies with Cisco experts and other networking professionals. Join a discussion at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/discuss/networking

World-class networking training is available from Cisco. You can view current offerings at this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/index.html


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