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Chapter 2 Message and Recovery Procedures
PM Messages
Error Message
PM-4-BAD_VLAN_ID: an invalid vlan id ([dec]) was detected.
Explanation
The port manager detected an invalid request. [dec] is the VLAN ID.
Recommended Action
Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Enter the
show
tech-support
user EXEC command to gather data that might help identify the nature of the error.
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
PM-4-ERR_DISABLE: [chars] error detected on [chars], putting [chars]
in err-disable state.
Explanation
The port manager detected a misconfiguration or misbehavior and placed the interface
in an error-disabled state. A recovery is attempted after the configured retry time (the default is 5
minutes). [chars] is the port where the threshold was exceeded. The first [chars] is the error, and the
second and third [chars] are the affected interfaces.
Recommended Action
Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Enter the
show
tech-support
user EXEC command to gather data that might help identify the nature of the error.
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
PM-4-ERR_DISABLE_VP: [chars] error detected on [chars], vlan [dec].
Putting in err-disable state.
Explanation
This is a defensive measure that puts the virtual port (that is, the port-VLAN pair) in an
error-disabled state when it detects a misconfiguration or misbehavior. If configured, a recovery will
be attempted after the configured retry time (default time is 5 minutes). The first [chars] is the error,
and the second [chars] is the port.
Recommended Action
Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to look
for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case with the TA C, or contact
your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered
information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting Cisco, see the
Message Traceback Reports” section on page 1-6
.
