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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
PM Messages
Error Message PM-4-ERR_DISABLE:[char] error detected on [char]
Explanation
The Port Manager will put the interface in the errdisable state when it detects a
misconfiguration or misbehavior. After the configured retry time (5 minutes by default), the system
will attempt to recover the interface.
Recommended Action This is an informational message only. No action is required.
Error Message PM-4-ERR_RECOVER:Attempting to recover from [char] err-disable state
on [char]
Explanation
The system is attempting to bring the interface back from the errdisable state.
Recommended Action This is an informational message only. No action is required.
Error Message PM-4-EXT_VLAN_INUSE: VLAN [dec] currently in use by [char]
Explanation
The Port Manager failed to allocate the VLAN for external use because the VLAN is
currently occupied by another feature.
Recommended Action Reconfigure the feature to use another internal VLAN, or request another
available VLAN.
Error Message PM-4-EXT_VLAN_NOTAVAIL: VLAN [dec] not available in Port Manager
Explanation The Port Manager failed to allocate the requested VLAN. The VLAN might be used as
an internal VLAN by other features.
Recommended Action Reconfigure the feature to use another internal VLAN, or request another
available VLAN.
Error Message PM-4-INACTIVE: putting [char] in inactive state because [char]
Explanation
The Port Manager was blocked from creating a virtual port for the switch port and
VLAN, causing the port to be inactive. The reason for this condition is specified in the error
message.
Recommended Action Try a different VLAN on the device.
Error Message PM-4-INT_FAILUP: [char] failed to come up. No internal VLAN available
Explanation
The Port Manager failed to allocate the internal VLAN, and the interface cannot start.
Recommended Action Remove extended-range VLANs to free resources.