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Cisco ME 3400E, ME 3400, and ME 2400 Ethernet Access Switch System Message Guide
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Chapter 2 Messages and Recovery Procedures
DOT1X_SWITCH Messages
Error Message
DOT1X_SWITCH-5-ERR_VLAN_INVALID: Attempt to assign invalid VLAN [dec]
to 802.1x port [chars]
Explanation
An attempt was made to assign an invalid VLAN to an IEEE 802.1x port. The VLAN
specified is out of range and cannot be assigned to this port.[dec] is the VLAN, and [chars] is the
port.
Recommended Action
Update the configuration to use a valid VLAN.
Error Message
DOT1X_SWITCH-5-ERR_VLAN_NOT_FOUND: Attempt to assign non-existent or
shutdown VLAN [dec] to 802.1x port [chars]
Explanation
An attempt was made to assign a VLAN to an IEEE 802.1x port, but the VLAN was not
found in the VTP database. [dec] is the VLAN, and [chars] is the port.
Recommended Action
Make sure that the VLAN exists and is not shut down, or use another VLAN.
Error Message
DOT1X_SWITCH-5-ERR_VLAN_PROMISC_PORT: Attempt to assign VLAN [dec] to
promiscuous 802.1x port [chars]
Explanation
An attempt was made to assign a VLAN to a promiscuous IEEE 802.1x port, which is
not allowed. [dec] is the VLAN, and [chars] is the port.
Recommended Action
Change the mode of the port so that it is no longer a promiscuous port, or
change the configuration so that no VLAN is assigned.
Error Message
DOT1X_SWITCH-5-ERR_VLAN_RESERVED: Attempt to assign reserved VLAN
[dec] to 802.1x port [chars]
Explanation
An attempt was made to assign an invalid VLAN to an IEEE 802.1x port. The VLAN
specified is a reserved VLAN and cannot be assigned to this port. [dec] is the VLAN, and [chars] is
the port.
Recommended Action
Update the configuration to not use this VLAN.
Error Message
DOT1X_SWITCH-5-ERR_VLAN_ROUTED_PORT: Attempt to assign VLAN [dec] to
routed 802.1x port [chars]
Explanation
An attempt was made to assign a VLAN to a routed IEEE 802.1x port, which is not
allowed. [dec] is the VLAN, and [chars] is the port.
Recommended Action
Change the mode of the port so that it is no longer a routed port, or change the
configuration so that no VLAN is assigned.