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LPFC Log Messages
Introduction
This section lists the log messages for the FC and FCoE driver.
LPFC error log messages go to /var/log/messages.
Message Log Example
The following is an example of a LOG message:
Jul 2 04:23:34 daffy kernel: lpfc 0000:03:06.0: 0:1305 Link Down Event x2f2
received Data: x2f2 x20 x110
In the above LOG message:
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lpfc 0000:03:06.0: identifies the identifies the pci location of the particular lpfc hw port.
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0: identifies Emulex adapter0.
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1305 identifies the LOG message number.
Note: If the word 'Data:' is present in a LOG message, any information to the right of 'Data:'
is intended for Emulex technical support/engineering use only.
Log Messages
elx_mes0217: Block sgl registration required DMAsize <reqlen> great than a page
DESCRIPTION: The request to post SGL pages does not fit on a page.
DATA: None
SEVERITY: Warning
LOG: LOG_INIT
ACTION: None required.
elx_mes0221: FAN timeout
DESCRIPTION: A link up event was received without the login bit set, so the driver waits E_D_TOV for the
Fabric to send a FAN. If no FAN if received, a FLOGI will be sent after the timeout.
DATA: None
SEVERITY: Warning
LOG: LOG_DISCOVERY verbose
ACTION: None required. The driver recovers from this condition by issuing a FLOGI to the fabric.
elx_mes0237: Pending Link Event during Discovery: State <hba_state>
DESCRIPTION: Received link event during discovery. Causes discovery restart.
DATA: None
SEVERITY: Warning
LOG: LOG_DISCOVERY verbose
ACTION: None required unless problem persists. If persistent check cabling.
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