Cisco MDS 9000 Family System Messages Reference (OL-15956-01, April 20078)

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Cisco MDS 9000 Family System Messages Reference
OL-15956-01
Chapter 2 System Messages and Recovery Procedures for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family
Error Message EPP-5-EPP_LOOPBACK: Interface [chars] is looped back to the same
switch.
Explanation The interface is looped back to another interface on the same switch.
Recommended Action Check the connectivity of this interface and ensure that it is connected to
another switch.
Introduced Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 1.2(2a).
ETHPORT Messages
This section contains the Ethernet port (ETHPORT) messages.
ETHPORT-3
Error Message ETHPORT-3-IF_UNSUPPORTED_TRANSCEIVER: Transceiver for interface
[chars] is not supported.
Explanation
The transceiver is not from an authorized vendor.
Recommended Action Enter the show flash command or use a similar Fabric Manager/Device
Manager procedure to determine which transceiver is being used. Contact customer support for a list
of authorized transceiver vendors.
Introduced Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 1.2(2a).
ETHPORT-5
Error Message ETHPORT-5-IF_DOWN_ADMIN_DOWN: Interface [chars] is down
(Administratively down).
Explanation
The interface has been configured to be administratively down.
Recommended Action Enter the show flash command or use a similar Fabric Manager/Device
Manager procedure to set this interface to administratively up.
Introduced Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 1.2(2a).
Error Message ETHPORT-5-IF_DOWN_CFG_CHANGE: Interface [chars] is down(Config
change).
Explanation
FCIP interface temporarily down because of a reconfiguration.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Introduced Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 1.2(2a).