PowerEdge Servers Error and Event Messages Reference Guide
NFAB—Fabric Event Messages
NFAB0001
NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the
Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- The health status of SmartFabric arg1 is ok.
- Arguments
- arg1 = fabric ID
- Detailed Description
- The health status of SmartFabric identified in the message is ok.
- Recommended Response Action
- No response action is required.
- Category
- System Health (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Informational
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0002
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Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- The health status of SmartFabric ID arg1 is in Warning condition.
- Arguments
- arg1 = fabric ID
- Detailed Description
- The health status of SmartFabric identified in the message is in Warning condition.
- Recommended Response Action
- Make sure that there are no ongoing maintenance activities on the following: 1) MCM Group 2) Management Module 3) SmartFabric 4) I/O Module. Make sure that the I/O Module management interface configuration and physical connections are appropriate for the model of I/O module. Make sure that all I/O Modules in the fabric are healthy.
- Category
- System Health (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Warning
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0003
NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the
Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- The health status of SmartFabric ID arg1 is in Critical condition.
- Arguments
- arg1 = fabric ID
- Detailed Description
- The health status of SmartFabric identified in the message is in Critical condition.
- Recommended Response Action
- Make sure that the I/O Module, management interface configuration, and physical connection are appropriate for the node. Also, make sure that the maintenance activities on the following are completed before proceeding further: 1) Ongoing MCM Group maintenance 2) Management Module 3) Fabric 4) Node. For more information, see the Fabric Health issue list.
- Category
- System Health (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Critical
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0004
NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the
Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- The SmartFabric ID arg1 is valid.
- Arguments
- arg1 = fabric ID
- Detailed Description
- The SmartFabric identified in the message is valid. The SmartFabric validation criteria such as design, fabric node inventory, I/O module placement requirements, and inter-node connectivity are consistent.
- Recommended Response Action
- No response action is required.
- Category
- System Health (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Informational
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0005
NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the
Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- The SmartFabric ID arg1 is invalid.
- Arguments
- arg1 = fabric ID
- Detailed Description
- The SmartFabric identified in the message is invalid. The SmartFabric validation criteria such as design, fabric node inventory, I/O module placement requirements, and inter-node connectivity are inconsistent.
- Recommended Response Action
- For more information about the configuration, inventory, and placement requirements, see the predefined System Architecture documentation available on the support site.
- Category
- System Health (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Warning
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0006
NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the
Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- Unable to complete the SmartFabric validation operation because the I/O Module information is not available.
- Detailed Description
- The SmartFabric validation can not be completed because the I/O Module information is not available.
- Recommended Response Action
- Make sure that all the I/O Modules are in the chassis, discovered in OpenManage Enterprise-Modular, and healthy.
- Category
- Audit (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Critical
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0007
NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the
Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- Unable to validate the SmartFabric because the I/O Modules are in different named slots.
- Detailed Description
- The SmartFabric cannot be validated because the I/O Modules are in different named slots.
- Recommended Response Action
- Make sure that the I/O Modules are in the same named slot. For example, A1 and A2.
- Category
- Audit (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Critical
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0008
NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the
Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- Unable to validate the SmartFabric because the I/O Modules are in the same named slot.
- Detailed Description
- The SmartFabric cannot be validated because the I/O Modules are in the same named slot.
- Recommended Response Action
- Make sure that the I/O Modules are in different slots, For example, A1 and A2.
- Category
- Audit (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Critical
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0009
NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the
Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- Unable to validate the SmartFabric because the MX9116n Fabric Engines are in the same chassis and the selected fabric design requires them to be in different chassis.
- Detailed Description
- The SmartFabric cannot be validated because the MX9116n Fabric Engines are in the same chassis and the selected fabric design requires them to be in different chassis.
- Recommended Response Action
- Make sure that the MX9116n Fabric Engines are in different chassis.
- Category
- Audit (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Warning
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0010
NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the
Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- Unable to validate the SmartFabric because the MX5108n Ethernet Switches are in different chassis. This is not supported.
- Detailed Description
- The SmartFabric cannot be validated because the MX5108n Ethernet Switches are in different chassis. This is not supported.
- Recommended Response Action
- Make sure that the MX5108n Ethernet Switches are in the same chassis.
- Category
- Audit (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Critical
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0011
NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the
Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- Unable to validate the SmartFabric because the I/O Modules are different models.
- Detailed Description
- The SmartFabric cannot be validated because the I/O Modules are different models.
- Recommended Response Action
- Make sure that all the I/O Modules are the same model and retry the operation.
- Category
- Audit (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Critical
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0012
NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the
Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- Unable to validate the SmartFabric because the VLTi cable for link arg1 is not connected as per fabric design arg2.
- Arguments
- arg1 = Design Link
- arg2 = Design
- Detailed Description
- The SmartFabric cannot be validated because the VLTi cable is not connected to the correct port as per the selected fabric design.
- Recommended Response Action
- Make sure that the VLTi cables are connected to the correct ports as per the selected fabric design.
- Category
- Audit (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Critical
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0013
NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the
Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- Unable to validate the SmartFabric because the fabric design arg1 is unavailable.
- Arguments
- arg1 = Design
- Detailed Description
- The SmartFabric cannot be validated because the fabric design is unavailable.
- Recommended Response Action
- Make sure that the correct fabric design information is provided and retry the operation.
- Category
- Audit (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Critical
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0014
NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the
Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- The SmartFabric is not healthy because the I/O Module arg1 is not healthy.
- Arguments
- arg1 = Node ID
- Detailed Description
- The SmartFabric is not healthy because the I/O Module identified in the message is not healthy.
- Recommended Response Action
- Fix the health of the I/O Module.
- Category
- Audit (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Warning
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0015
NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the
Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- The SmartFabric is not healthy because the I/O Module arg1 is offline or can not be communicated with.
- Arguments
- arg1 = Node Id
- Detailed Description
- The SmartFabric is not healthy because the I/O Module identified in the message is offline or cannot be communicated with.
- Recommended Response Action
- Make sure that the I/O Module is online and healthy.
- Category
- Audit (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Warning
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0016
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Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- The SmartFabric is not healthy because interface arg1 for uplink arg2 is not in operational status.
- Arguments
- arg1 = Interface Name
- arg2 = Uplink Id
- Detailed Description
- The SmartFabric is not healthy because the interface for an uplink mentioned in the message is not in operational status.
- Recommended Response Action
- Make sure that all the uplink interfaces are in operational status.
- Category
- Audit (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Warning
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0017
NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the
Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- The fabric is not healthy because one or more VLTi links are not connected.
- Detailed Description
- The SmartFabric is not healthy because one or more VLTi links are not connected.
- Recommended Response Action
- Make sure that the VLTi cables for all ISLs are connected and operational as per the selected fabric design.
- Category
- Audit (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Warning
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0018
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Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- The SmartFabric is not healthy because at least one uplink must be configured.
- Detailed Description
- The SmartFabric is not healthy because at least one uplink must be configured.
- Recommended Response Action
- Make sure at least one uplink is configured for the SmartFabric.
- Category
- Audit (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Warning
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0019
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Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- The SmartFabric is not healthy because the uplink arg1 interface arg2 is not bonded to the other interfaces in the uplink.
- Arguments
- arg1 = Uplink Id
- arg2 = Interface Id
- Detailed Description
- The SmartFabric is not healthy because one or more of the uplink interfaces are not bonded.
- Recommended Response Action
- Make sure that the Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) is enabled on all ports on the remote switch to which the uplink ports from the fabric are connected.
- Category
- Audit (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Warning
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0020
NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the
Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- The SmartFabric is not healthy because the configuration of uplink arg1 across the fabric switches is asymmetrical.
- Arguments
- arg1 = Uplink Id
- Detailed Description
- The SmartFabric is not healthy because the configuration of the uplink identified in the message is not symmetrical across the fabric switches.
- Recommended Response Action
- Make sure the configuration for the uplink is symmetrical across the fabric switches.
- Category
- Audit (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Warning
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0021
NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the
Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- The health status of SmartFabric arg1 with the fabric ID arg2 is ok.
- Arguments
- arg1 = fabric name
- arg2 = fabric ID
- Detailed Description
- The health status of SmartFabric identified in the message is ok.
- Recommended Response Action
- No response action is required.
- Category
- System Health (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Informational
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0022
NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the
Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- The health status of SmartFabric arg1 with the fabric ID arg2 is in the Warning state.
- Arguments
- arg1 = fabric name
- arg2 = fabric ID
- Detailed Description
- The health status of the SmartFabric identified in the message is in the Warning state.
- Recommended Response Action
- Make sure that there are no ongoing maintenance activities on the following: 1) MCM Group 2) Management Module 3) SmartFabric 4) I/O Module. Make sure that the I/O Module management interface configuration and physical connections are appropriate for the model of I/O module. Make sure that all I/O Modules in the fabric are healthy.
- Category
- System Health (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Warning
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0023
NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the
Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- The health status of SmartFabric arg1 with the fabric ID arg2 is in Critical state.
- Arguments
- arg1 = fabric name
- arg2 = fabric ID
- Detailed Description
- The health status of the SmartFabric identified in the message is in Critical state.
- Recommended Response Action
- Make sure that there are no ongoing maintenance activities on the following: 1) MCM Group 2) Management Module 3) SmartFabric 4) I/O Module. Make sure that the I/O Module management interface configuration and physical connections are appropriate for the model of I/O module. Make sure that all I/O Modules in the fabric are healthy.
- Category
- System Health (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Critical
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0024
NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the
Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- The SmartFabric arg1 with the fabric ID arg2 is valid.
- Arguments
- arg1 = fabric name
- arg2 = fabric ID
- Detailed Description
- The SmartFabric identified in the message is valid. The SmartFabric validation criteria such as design, fabric node inventory, I/O module placement requirements, and inter-node connectivity are consistent.
- Recommended Response Action
- No response action is required.
- Category
- System Health (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Informational
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0025
NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the
Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- The validation for SmartFabric arg1 with the fabric ID arg2 has failed.
- Arguments
- arg1 = fabric Name
- arg2 = fabric ID
- Detailed Description
- The validation of the SmartFabric for the selected fabric design has failed.
- Recommended Response Action
- Ensure that I/O module placement and VLTi cable connections match the requirements for the selected fabric design.
- Category
- System Health (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Warning
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0026
NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the
Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- The creation or deletion operation of SmartFabric arg1 with the fabric ID arg2 is started.
- Arguments
- arg1 = fabric Name
- arg2 = fabric ID
- Detailed Description
- The creation or deletion of SmartFabric with the fabric ID identified in the message is started.
- Recommended Response Action
- No response action is required.
- Category
- Audit (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Informational
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0027
NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the
Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- The SmartFabric arg1 with the fabric ID arg2is currently being created or deleted.
- Arguments
- arg1 = fabric name
- arg2 = fabric ID
- Detailed Description
- The SmartFabric with the fabric ID identified in the message is currently being created or deleted.
- Recommended Response Action
- No response action is required.
- Category
- Audit (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Informational
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0028
NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the
Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- The creation or deletion operation of SmartFabric arg1 with the fabric ID arg2 is successfully completed.
- Arguments
- arg1 = fabric name
- arg2 = fabric ID
- Detailed Description
- The creation or deletion of SmartFabric with the fabric ID identified in the message is successfully completed.
- Recommended Response Action
- No response action is required.
- Category
- Audit (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Informational
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0029
NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the
Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- Unable to either create or delete the SmartFabric arg1 with the fabric ID arg2 because of many ongoing maintenance operations.
- Arguments
- arg1 = fabric Name
- arg2 = fabric ID
- Detailed Description
- The creation or deletion of SmartFabric with the fabric ID identified in the message cannot be completed because of many ongoing maintenance operations.
- Recommended Response Action
- Make sure of the following and retry the operation: 1) That there are no ongoing maintenance activities on the following: 1a) MCM Group 1b) Management Module 1c) SmartFabric 1d) I/O Module. 2) That the I/O Module management interface configuration and physical connections are appropriate for the model of I/O module. 3) That all I/O Modules in the fabric are healthy.
- Category
- Audit (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Critical
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0030
NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the
Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- The network fabric arg1 having fabric ID arg2 new design is arg3.
- Arguments
- arg1 = Fabric Name
- arg2 = Fabric Id
- arg3 = Fabric Design
- Detailed Description
- New fabric design is updated after the chassis change.
- Recommended Response Action
- No Response action is required.
- Category
- System Health (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Informational
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0031
NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the
Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- The SmartFabric arg1, having the fabric ID arg2, is successfully deleted by the Fabric Manager. The switches will automatically restart and be in the Full Switch mode.
- Arguments
- arg1 = smart Fabric Name
- arg2 = fabric ID
- Detailed Description
- The SmartFabric identified in the message is successfully deleted by the Fabric Manager. The switches will automatically restart and be in the Full Switch mode.
- Recommended Response Action
- After the switches restart, make sure that all the switches are online and in the Full Switch mode.
- Category
- Audit (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Informational
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0032
NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the
Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- The switch arg1 is detected as a replacement switch for a faulty or old switch arg2 which must be replaced. The old or faulty switch belongs to the SmartFabric arg3 that has the fabric ID as arg4.
- Arguments
- arg1 = New switch service Tag
- arg2 = faulty switch service tag
- arg3 = fabric name
- arg4 = fabric id
- Detailed Description
- The switch identified in the message is detected as a potential replacement switch for a faulty or old switch, which must be replaced. The old or faulty switch belongs to the SmartFabric that has the fabric ID as identified in the message.
- Recommended Response Action
- No response action is required.
- Category
- Audit (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Informational
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0033
NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the
Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- Unable to mark the Uplink arg1 as the default Uplink because it is not available in the fabric.
- Arguments
- arg1 = uplinkID
- Detailed Description
- The Uplink ID identified in the message cannot be marked as the default Uplink because it is not available in the fabric.
- Recommended Response Action
- Make sure the Uplink ID is available and retry the operation.
- Category
- Configuration (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Warning
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
NFAB0034
NOTE: Event or Alert types that are enabled by default are identified using an asterisk (*) symbol in the
Applicable Event or Alert Types section.
- Message
- Uplinkarg1 is not supported type for the default uplink.
- Arguments
- arg1 = uplink id
- Detailed Description
- The uplink type is not supported for the default uplink.
- Recommended Response Action
- Enter a valid uplink and retry the operation.
- Category
- Configuration (NFAB = Fabric)
- Severity
- Warning
- Redfish Event Type
- Not Applicable
- Applicable Event or Alert Types
- No alerts are applicable for this message
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