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Chapter 5 Cisco 10000 Series Router Alarms and Error Messages
Gigabit Ethernet Line Card Error Messages
Gigabit Ethernet Line Card Error Messages
Table 5-7 describes the error messages associated with the gigabit Ethernet (GE) line card. Where
possible, the source of the error message is explained and a corrective action is suggested.
Table 5-7 Gigabit Ethernet Line Card Error Messages
Error Message Possible Cause Corrective Action
LC_ERROR:Slot[x/0] TX
fault
GBIC failure. GBIC transmit
failure is characterized by a
steadily blinking Fail LED on
the gigabit Ethernet line card.
1. Replace the GBIC.
LC_ERROR:Slot[x/0]
Unknown GBIC type
There are several types of
GBICs. If the software cannot
determine the type, this error is
displayed. This does not mean
that the GBIC will not function.
1. If this message is accompanied
by a GBIC failure, replace the
GBIC with a model supported
by the Cisco 10000 series
router.
2. If the GBIC is Cisco supplied,
it may be faulty. Try replacing
the GBIC.
3. If none of the suggestions
above work, call the Cisco
TAC .
See the Cisco 10000 Series Router
Hardware Installation Guide for a
list of GBIC part numbers.
LC_ERROR:Slot[x/0]
Unknown GBIC CC type
Occurs if a GBIC (containing an
EEPROM) type cannot be
determined.
1. Reinsert the GBIC.
2. Insert a new GBIC.
3. Try the GBIC in a different
gigabit Ethernet line card.
LC_ERROR:Slot[x/0] Fatal
interrupt from x
Occurs if there is a problem with
the hardware.
Call the Cisco TAC.
%C10KGE-3-GBIC_MISSING:In
terface
GigabitEthernet1/0/0,
Gigabit Interface
Converter (GBIC) missing
Error messages appear in the
logs and the CLI.
1. Make sure the GBIC is
properly inserted.
2. Replace the GBIC.