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Chapter 2 Message and Recovery Procedures
PLATFORM_RPC Messages
Error Message
PLATFORM_RPC-3-PERSISTENT_UNABLE_TO_SEND: System is consistently
unable to send RPC message: [chars], paks_outstanding: [int].
Note
This message applies only to the Catalyst Switch Module 3110.
Explanation
The system is experiencing a persistent low-level transport failure in sending RPC
messages. [chars] is a description of the error returned by the low-level packet-sending driver that
triggered the error (usually one of these:
fifo full
,
fifo empty
,
out of buf
,
out of mem
,
null pointer
,
misc failure
), and [int] is the number of packets outstanding (packets from the RPC code to the driver
that have not yet been sent).
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
PLATFORM_RPC-3-RESP_FAIL: Unexpected response or failure, class [dec],
req [dec], switch [dec], error [dec], [chars].
Note
This message applies only to the Catalyst Switch Module 3110.
Explanation
The platform received an unexpected response. The first [dec] is RPC request class, the
second [dec] is the RPC request number, the third [dec] is the destination switch number, the fourth
[dec] is the returned error number, and [chars] is an optional comment.
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
PLATFORM_RPC-3-SEND_FAIL: Failed to send RPC message in class [dec],
req [dec], [chars].
Note
This message applies only to the Catalyst Switch Module 3110.
Explanation
There is a local resource error or that too many outgoing messages are queued for the
message class. The first [dec] is RPC request class, the second [dec] is the RPC request number, and
[chars] is an optional comment.
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