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Chapter 2 Messages and Recovery Procedures
GBIC_SECURITY_CRYPT Messages
Error Message GBIC_SECURITY-6-SFP_REMOVED: Transceiver SFP [chars] module removed
from [chars]
Explanation
The OIR facility detected the removal of a transceiver module from the interface
specified in the message. The first [chars] is the module, and the second [chars] is the interface.
Recommended Action No action is required.
GBIC_SECURITY_CRYPT Messages
Note The switch supports SFP modules and does not support GBIC modules. Although the error message text
refers to GBIC interfaces and modules, the messages from the switch actually refer to the SFP module
interfaces and modules.
Error Message GBIC_SECURITY_CRYPT-4-ID_MISMATCH: Identification check failed for
GBIC in port [chars]
Explanation
The SFP module was identified as a Cisco SFP module, but the system could not verify
its identity. [chars] is the port.
Recommended Action Ensure that the Cisco IOS software running on the switch supports the SFP
module. You might need to upgrade your software. Otherwise, verify that the SFP module was
obtained from Cisco or from a supported vendor.
Error Message GBIC_SECURITY_CRYPT-4-UNRECOGNIZED_VENDOR: GBIC in port [chars]
manufactured by an unrecognized vendor
Explanation
The SFP module was identified as a Cisco SFP module, but the switch could not match
its manufacturer with one on the known list of Cisco SFP module vendors. [chars] is the port.
Recommended Action Ensure that the Cisco IOS software running on the switch supports the SFP
module. You might need to upgrade your software.
Error Message GBIC_SECURITY_CRYPT-4-VN_DATA_CRC_ERROR: GBIC in port [chars] has bad
crc
Explanation
The SFP module was identified as a Cisco SFP module, but it does not have valid CRC
in the EEPROM data. [chars] is the port.
Recommended Action Ensure that the Cisco IOS software running on the switch supports the SFP
module. You might need to upgrade your software. Even if the SFP module is unrecognized by the
switch, the SFP module might still operate properly but have limited functionality.