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Catalyst 4500 Series Switch Cisco IOS System Message Guide
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Chapter 2      Messages and Recovery Procedures
SWITCHINGENGINEMAN Messages
Error Message C4K_SWITCHINGENGINEMAN-3-PACKETMEMORYERROR2: Multiple Errors in 
Packet Memory [dec]
Explanation
Multiple errors in packet memory were detected. If this message persists, it might 
indicate a hardware problem. 
Recommended Action If this message persists, use the show platform commands to show results, 
contact your technical support representative, and provide the representative with the gathered 
information.
Error Message C4K_SWITCHINGENGINEMAN-3-PACKETMEMORYPARITYERROR: Parity error in 
Packet Memory at address  [dec] , total errors= [dec]
Explanation
There is a parity error in packet memory. This condition might indicate a transient 
hardware problem or a more permanent problem. After 128 packet memory and queue memory 
errors, the switch reloads automatically.
Recommended Action If this message reoccurs, reboot the switch. If the message appears every time 
the switch boots, run the show diagnostics online command and send the results to your technical 
support representative.
Error Message C4K_SWITCHINGENGINEMAN-3-PACKETMEMORYTESTFAILURE:Packet Memory buffer 
test failed!!!  Insufficient packet  buffers are available to continue booting.
Explanation
The packet memory diagnostic bootup test detected too many failures for switch 
operation to continue.
Recommended Action Refer to the Release Note attachment in the DDTS for CSCdz57255.
Error Message C4K_SWITCHINGENGINEMAN-3-PACKETMEMORYTESTPARTIALFAILURE:Packet Memory 
buffer test detected errors with  [dec] % of the packet buffers.  Switch operation 
will continue, with  potentially reduced performance. Use 'show diagnostic result  
module all detail' command to see test results.
Explanation
The packet memory diagnostic bootup test detected failures, but there are still a 
sufficient number of working buffers to enable switch operation.
Recommended Action Use the show diagnostic result module all detail command to see the test 
results. Refer to the Release Note attachment in the DDTS for CSCdz57255.
Error Message C4K_SWITCHINGENGINEMAN-3-PPECELLDUPDETECTED: Free cell duplicate(s) 
detected [hex]. System will be reset!
Explanation
The system detected free cell duplication, and will be reset. This message may also 
erroneously appear when using jumbo packets or if sharing is configured and transmit queues have 
backed up.
Recommended Action This is an informational message only. No action is required.