Appendix B SFP Module Replacement

Table B-1 Common SFP Problems (continued)

Symptom

Possible Cause

Resolution

 

 

 

The port is placed in

Bad or non-Cisco-approved SFP

Remove the SFP module and replace it

error-disabled state

module.

with a Cisco-approved module. Use the

after SFP module is

 

errdisable recovery cause

inserted

 

gbic-invalidglobal configuration

 

 

 

 

command to verify the port status, and

 

 

enter a time interval to recover from the

 

 

error-disable state.

 

 

 

The port is placed in

Bad or non-Cisco-approved SFP

Remove the SFP module from the

error-disabled state

module.

switch and replace it with a

after SFP is inserted

 

Cisco-approved module. Use the

 

 

errdisable recovery cause

 

 

gbic-invalidglobal configuration

 

 

command to verify the port status, and

 

 

enter a time interval to recover from the

 

 

error-disable state.

 

 

 

Device does not

The SFP module might be installed

Verify that the SFP module is not

recognize the SFP

upside down.

installed upside down.

module

The SFP module did not snap into

Remove the SFP module. Inspect for

 

 

the slot.

physical damage to the connector, the

 

 

module, and the module slot.

 

 

Replace the SFP module with a known

 

 

good SFP module.

 

 

 

Excessive errors found

Bad adapter in attached device or

Run adapter card diagnostic utility and

in port statistics

STP checking for possible loops.

wait 30 seconds for the port LED to turn

 

 

green.

 

 

 

Error Messages

Error Message Transceiver module inserted in port

Explanation The online insertion and removal (OIR) facility detected a newly inserted transceiver module for the interface specified in the error message.

Error Message INIT_FAILURE: Detected for transceiver module in port, module disabled

Explanation An initialization failure occurred for the transceiver module for the interface specified in the error message. This condition could be caused by software, firmware, or hardware problem. As a result of the error, the module is disabled.

Recommended Action Try reseating the module. Hardware replacement should not occur first occurrence. Before requesting hardware replacement, review troubleshooting logs with a technical support representative.

Cisco 3200 Series Router Hardware Reference

 

B-4

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