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Appendix A System Messages
Error Message and Recovery Procedures
Error Message
GBIC_SECURITY-4-UNRECOGNIZED_VENDOR: GBIC interface [chars]
manufactured by an unrecognized vendor.
Explanation
This message means that the GBIC was identified as a Cisco GBIC, but the system was
unable to match its manufacturer with one of the known list of Cisco GBIC vendors. [chars] is the
interface in which the GBIC is installed.
Recommended Action
Check the list of supported GBICs for this version of the system software. An
upgrade might be required for newer GBICs.
Error Message
GBIC_SECURITY-4-VN_DATA_CRC_ERROR: GBIC interface [chars] has bad crc.
Explanation
This message means that the GBIC was identified as a Cisco GBIC, but it does not have
a valid CRC in the EEPROM data. [chars] is the interface in which the GBIC is installed.
Recommended Action
Check the list of supported GBICs for this version of the system software. An
upgrade might be required for newer GBICs. Even if unrecognized, the GBIC might still operate
properly, perhaps with limited functionality.
GigaStack Messages
This section contains the Cisco GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) error messages.
Error Message
GIGASTACK-1-NO_LOOP_DETECT: The link neighbor of link [dec] of
Gigastack GBIC in [chars] did not respond to the loop detection request. If loop
topology is deployed, make sure all switches in the stack are running the latest
software.
Explanation
No acknowledgement for GigaStack loop detection request is received from one of the
links on a GigaStack GBIC. Either the neighboring switch does not support the GigaStack
loop-breaking algorithm, or the link between the two GigaStack GBICs is broken. Under this
condition, a GigaStack loop topology is not automatically detected, and the connectivity between
switches in the stack could be lost.
Recommended Action
If loop topology is used in the GigaStack, make sure that the latest software is
running on all switches in the stack. Verify that the GigaStack GBICs involved are functioning.
Error Message
GIGASTACK-3-INIT_FAILURE: Gigastack GBIC in [chars] initialization
failed.
Explanation
GigaStack GBIC failed POST.
Recommended Action
Remove the GigaStack GBIC, and re-insert it into the GBIC slot.
Error Message
GIGASTACK-6-LOOP_BROKEN
Explanation
A loop formed by GigaStack modules is broken because of link loss. Link 2 of the Master
Loop Breaker is re-enabled to replace the broken line.
Recommended Action
No action is required.