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Chapter 2 Message and Recovery Procedures
HLFM Messages
Error Message
HARDWARE-5-FAN_NOT_PRESENT: Fan is not present.
Explanation
The fan is not in the switch.
Recommended Action
Make sure the fan is completely inserted. If the fan is removable, remove and
replace it into the switch. If the problem persists after insertion, replace the fan.
Error Message
HARDWARE-5-FAN_OK: Fan works fine.
Explanation
The fan is now working properly.
Recommended Action
No action is required.
HLFM Messages
This section contains messages from the local forwarding manager.
Error Message
HLFM-3-MACFREE_ERROR: MAC address [enet], vlan [dec] is still
referenced; cannot free.
Explanation
An attempt was made to free a MAC address before releasing all references to it. [enet]
is the MAC address, and [dec] is the VLAN ID.
Recommended Action
Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, contact IBM technical support and
provide the representative with the gathered information. For more information about the online
tools and about contacting IBM, see the
“Error Message Traceback Reports” section on page 1-6
Error Message
HLFM-3-MAP_ERROR: IP address [IP_address] not in mac tables,
mac-address [enet], vlan [dec].
Explanation
The IP address and MAC address tables are out of sync. [IP_address] is the IP address,
[enet] is the MAC address, and [dec] is the VLAN ID.
Recommended Action
Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, contact IBM technical support and
provide the representative with the gathered information. For more information about the online
tools and about contacting IBM, see the