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Chapter 2 Message and Recovery Procedures
HARDWARE Messages
Error Message HARDWARE-2-FAN_ERROR: Fan [chars] Failure
Explanation
The switch fan is not working. [chars] is the fan name.
Recommended Action This is a hardware failure. The fan might recover automatically. If the fan
failure persists, copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log. Research
and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to look for
similar reported problems.
Error Message HARDWARE-2-THERMAL_WARNING: Temperature has reached warning threshold.
Explanation This message means that the temperature sensor valve inside the switch reached the
warning threshold. The switch can function normally until the temperature reaches the critical
threshold.
Recommended Action The external temperature is high. Reduce the temperature in the room.
Error Message HARDWARE-2-THERMAL_WARNING: Temperature has reached warning threshold.
Explanation
This message means that the temperature sensor valve inside the switch reached the
warning threshold. The switch can function normally until the temperature reaches the critical
threshold.
Recommended Action The external temperature is high. Reduce the temperature in the room.
Error Message HARDWARE-2-FAN_ERROR: Fan Failure.
Explanation
The fan is not working.
Recommended Action Copy the message exactly as it appears on the console or in the system log.
Research and attempt to resolve the error by using the Output Interpreter. Use the Bug Toolkit to
look for similar reported problems.
Error Message HARDWARE-2-THERMAL_WARNING: Temperature has reached warning threshold.
Explanation
The temperature sensor valve inside the switch reached the warning threshold. The
switch can function normally until the temperature reaches the critical threshold.
Recommended Action The external temperature is high. Reduce the temperature in the room.
Error Message HARDWARE-1-THERMAL_CRITICAL: Temperature has reached critical
threshold.
Explanation This message means that the temperature sensor valve inside the switch reached the
critical threshold. The switch is unable to function normally.
Recommended Action The external temperature is very high. Immediately reduce the temperature in
the room. Check for fan fault.










