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PORT System Messages
PORT-1003
Message
<timestamp>, [PORT-1003], <sequence-number>,, WARNING, <system-
name>, Port <port number> Faulted because of many Link Failures
Probable
Indicates that the specified port is now disabled because the link on this port had multiple failures that
Cause exceed an internally set threshold on the port. This problem is typically related to hardware.
Recommended
Check and replace (if necessary) the hardware attached to both ends of the specified port number,
Action including:
•
the media (SFPs)
•
the cable (fiber optic or copper ISL)
•
the attached devices
When finished checking the hardware, perform portEnable to reenable the port.
Severity WARNING
PORT-1004
Message
<timestamp>, [PORT-1004], <sequence-number>,, INFO, <system-name>,
Port <port number> could not be enabled because it is disabled due
to long distance.
Probable Indicates that the specified port could not be enabled because other ports in the same port group have
Cause
used up the buffers available for this port group. This happens when other ports were configured to be
long distance.
Recommended
To enable this port, reconfigure the other E_Ports so they are not long distance or change the other
Action E_Ports so they are not E_Ports. This will free some buffers and allow this port to be enabled.
Severity
INFO
Fabric OS Message Reference
Publication Number: 53-1000242-01
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