Invalid Words Area Messages; Probable Cause; Recommended Action; Messages - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 - SAN Switch User Manual

Responding to Fabric Watch Messages
Message
Description
Troubleshooting

Invalid Words Area Messages

Probable Cause

Invalid Words messages usually indicate a hardware problem.

Recommended Action

Verify that your cable is not faulty and check both ends of your connection.
Troubleshoot your SFP to verify that it is not faulty.

Messages

Message
Description
Troubleshooting
Message
Description
Troubleshooting
132
FW-INBETWEEN, 3, portProtoErr<element index> (Port Protocol Errors
<element index>) is between high & low boundaries. current value :
<value> Error(s)/minute. (info)
Explains that the number of protocol errors per minute has changed from a
value outside of the acceptable range to a value within the acceptable range.
Provides the new value.
This message is informational. Respond to this message as is appropriate to
the particular policy of the end-user installation.
FW-CHANGED, 4, portWords<element index> (Port Invalid Words
<element index>) value has changed. current value : <value>
Error(s)/minute. (info)
Explains that the number of invalid words per minute has changed. Provides
the new value.
This is an informational message. Respond to this message as is appropriate
to the particular policy of the end-user installation.
FW-ABOVE, 3, portWords<element index> (Port Invalid Words <element
index>) is above high boundary. current value : <value> Error(s)/minute.
(faulty)
Explains that the number of invalid words per minute has risen to a value
above the high boundary. Provides the new value.
Check both ends of your connections, your SFP, and your cable to verify
that none are faulty.
Fabric Watch Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide