Brocade Communications Systems AA979A - StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V Reference Manual page 213

Recommended
Incoming laser fluctuations usually indicate a deteriorating SFP. If this message occurs repeatedly,
Action
replace the SFP.
Severity
INFO
FW-1038
Message
<timestamp>, [FW-1038], <sequence-number>,, WARNING, <system-name>,
<Label>, is below low boundary(High=<High value>, Low=<Low value>).
Current value is <Value> <Unit>.
Probable Indicates that the receive power value of the SFP has fallen below the low boundary. The receive
Cause
performance area measures the amount of incoming laser to help you determine if the SFP is in good
working condition or not. If the counter often exceeds the threshold, the SFP is deteriorating.
Recommended
Verify that your optical components are clean and function properly. Replace deteriorating cables or
Action
SFPs. Check for damage from heat or age.
Severity
WARNING
FW-1039
Message
<timestamp>, [FW-1039], <sequence-number>,, WARNING, <system-name>,
<Label>, is above high boundary(High=<High value>, Low=<Low
value>). Current value is <Value> <Unit>.
Probable Indicates that the receive power value of the SFP has risen above the high boundary. The receive
Cause
performance area measures the amount of incoming laser to help you determine if the SFP is in good
working condition or not. If the counter often exceeds the threshold, the SFP is deteriorating.
Recommended
Replace the SFP before it deteriorates.
Action
Severity
WARNING
FW-1040
Message
<timestamp>, [FW-1040], <sequence-number>,, INFO, <system-name>,
<Label>, is between high and low boundaries(High=<High value>,
Low=<Low value>). Current value is <Value> <Unit>.
Fabric OS Message Reference
Publication Number: 53-1000242-01
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FW-1038
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