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 ETHPORT-5-IF_DOWN_INCOMPATIBLE_ADMIN_SPEED: Interface [chars] is down
(Error disabled - Incompatible admin port speed).
Explanation The configured speed is not supported on this interface.
Recommended Action Enter show port internal info to determine the range of speed supported on
this interface.
Introduced Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 1.2(2a).
Error Message ETHPORT-5-IF_DOWN_INITIALIZING: Interface [chars] is down
(Initializing).
Explanation The interface is in the process of coming up.
Recommended Action If the interface is stuck in this state for an extended time, check the output of
show port internal event-history to determine what it is waiting for.
Introduced Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 1.2(2a).
Error Message ETHPORT-5-IF_DOWN_INTERFACE_REMOVED: Interface [chars] is down
(Interface removed).
Explanation The interface has been removed.
Recommended Action No action is required.
Introduced Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 1.2(2a).
Error Message ETHPORT-5-IF_DOWN_LINK_FAILURE: Interface [chars] is down (Link
failure).
Explanation
The physical link has gone down.
Recommended Action Verify that the cable is connected and the remote end is not shut down.
Introduced Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 1.2(2a).
Error Message ETHPORT-5-IF_DOWN_LOOPBACK_DIAG_FAILURE: Interface [chars] is down
(Diag failure).
Explanation
Diagnostic tests failed on the interface.
Recommended Action Enter attach module to connect to the module and collect more information
about the failed interface.
Introduced Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release 1.2(2a).