Appendix A Troubleshooting

Error Messages

Table A-9 Cisco 3600 Series Error Messages

Message

Error:

%C3600-3-NOMAC: Can’t allocate MAC address for interface 1/1

Explanation:

MAC address allocation failed because the specified slot and port combination exceeds the hardware configuration.

Recovery:

Reallocate the MAC address.

Error:

%C3600-3-BADPLAT: Unknown platform type

Explanation:

The Cisco IOS software image does not recognize the revision level of the router’s mainboard. This might indicate either a hardware failure or the need for a software upgrade to recognize newer hardware.

Recovery:

Verify that you are using a recommended release of Cisco IOS software for your hardware. Upgrade if necessary.

Error:

%C3600-3-BADNV: Detected invalid NVRAM size: xx bytes

Explanation:

The NVRAM detected is not 128 bytes, or the NVRAM may be corrupted.

Recovery:

Copy the error message exactly as it appears, and report it to your technical support representative. (See the “Obtaining Technical Assistance” section on page xviii.)

Error:

%C3600-3-NVERASEFAIL: Failed to erase config due to internal error.

Explanation:

An internal error prevented the password protection feature from erasing the configuration.

Recovery:

Copy the error message exactly as it appears, and report it to your technical support representative. (See the “Obtaining Technical Assistance” section on page xviii.)

Error:

%C3600-4-MACBLKSIZE: Unknown MAC address block size.

Explanation:

Data stored in the backplane is either corrupt or incomplete.

Recovery:

Contact your technical support representative to upgrade your system. (See the “Obtaining Technical Assistance” section on page xviii.)

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