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Catalyst 4500 Series Switch Cisco IOS System Message Guide Release 12.2(31)SGA
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Chapter 2 Messages and Recovery Procedures
EC Messages
Error Message EC-5-ERRPROT: Channel protocol mismatch for interface [char] in group
[dec]: the interface can not be added to the channel group
Explanation
The interface cannot be added to the channel group with the specified mode.
Recommended Action Change the channel group or the mode for the interface.
Error Message EC-5-ERRPROT2: Command rejected: the interface [char] is already part
of a channel with a different type of protocol enabled
Explanation
The interface cannot be selected for the specified protocol because it is already part of
a channel with a different type of protocol enabled.
Recommended Action Remove the interface from the channel group.
Error Message EC-5-ERRPROT3: Command rejected: the interface [char] is already part
of a channel
Explanation
The interface cannot be unselected for the specified protocol because it is already part
of a channel.
Recommended Action Remove the interface from the channel group.
Error Message EC-5-L3DONTBNDL1:[char] suspended: PAgP not enabled on the remote
port.
Explanation
PAgP is enabled on the Layer 3 interface, but the partner port does not have PAgP
enabled. In this mode, the port is put in a suspended state.
Recommended Action Enable PAgP on the remote side.
Error Message EC-5-L3DONTBNDL2: [char] suspended: LACP currently not enabled on the
remote port.
Explanation
LACP is enabled on a Layer 3 interface, but the partner port does not have LACP
enabled. In this mode, the port is put in a suspended state.
Recommended Action Enable LACP on the remote side.
Error Message EC-5-NOLACP: Invalid EC mode
Explanation
LACP is not included in the image. You cannot set EC mode to active or passive.
Recommended Action Upgrade to an image with LACP, or set the mode to On.