Common errors

This topic lists error messages that apply to all commands.

Each command that has unique errors will also have a list of command-specific error messages.

Table 1. Common errors
Error message Definition
Alarm panel card is not present in this slot. The user tries to issue a command to an empty alarm panel card slot.
Backplane Mux card is not present in this slot. The user tries to issue a command to an empty backplane mux card slot.
Command cannot be issued to this target. Type env - h for help on changing targets. The user tries to issue a command to a target that does not support that command.
Command line contains extraneous arguments. Extra command arguments were entered.
Duplicate option: option

where option identifies the command option that was entered more than once.

A user tries to enter the same command option in a single command multiple times. For example, dns -i 192.168.70.29 -i
Each option can only be used once per command. A user tries to enter the same command option in a single command multiple times. For example, env -T system:blade[4] -T system:blade[5].
Error: Command not recognized. Type 'help' to get a list of supported commands. A user tries to enter a command that does not exist.
Error reading data for the option - option

where option identifies the command option that is returning an error.

An error occurs while the management module is reading data of a option.
Error writing data for the option option

where option identifies the command option that is returning an error.

An error occurs while the management module is writing a command option value.
Firmware update is in progress. Try again later. Firmware update is in progress.
Illegal option: option

where option identifies the illegal short command option that was entered.

An illegal short command option is entered.
Integer argument out of range (range - range) for option: argument

where:

  • range identifies the range limits
  • option identifies the command option
  • argument identifies the integer that is out of range
An integer is entered that is out of range.
Internal error. An internal error occurs.
Invalid integer argument for option: argument

where:

  • option identifies the command option
  • argument identifies the invalid argument
An invalid integer is entered.
Invalid option. An invalid command option is entered.
Invalid option argument for option: argument

where:

  • option identifies the command option
  • argument identifies the invalid argument
An invalid argument for a command option is entered.
Invalid option for this target: option

where option identifies the option that is invalid.

A user tries to issue a command with an invalid option for the target.
Invalid parameter. Input must be numeric. A user tries to enter a non-numeric argument.
Invalid syntax. Type command - h for help.

where command identifies the command that is returning an error.

A user tries to enter a command that is not syntactically correct.
Invalid target path. A user tries to issue a command to a target that is not valid.
Long option option requires an argument

where option identifies the long command option that is missing an argument.

A long command option is entered without a required argument.
Missing option name A dash (-) is entered without a command option name.
Network Clock card is not present in this slot. The user tries to issue a command to an empty network card slot.
Read/write command error. An error occurs while the management module is executing the command.
Short option option requires an argument

where option identifies the short command option that is missing an argument.

A short command option is entered without a required argument.
Syntax error. Type command -h for help.

where command identifies the command that is returning an error.

A user tries to enter a command improperly.
That blade is presently not available. Please try again shortly. A user tries to connect to a blade that is already in use.
The argument for the option arg is outside the valid range.

where arg identifies the command option that is out of range.

A user tries to enter an arg outside the option's valid range.
The target bay is empty. The user tries to issue a command to an empty blade bay, blower bay, I/O-module bay, management-module bay, or power bay.
The target bay is out of range. A user tries to issue a command to a target that is out of range for that target. For example, the env -T system:blade[15] command is out of range because the BladeCenter® unit has only 14 blade bays.
The target slot is out of range. The user tries to issue a command to a target which is out of range for that target.
There is no blade present in that bay. The user tries to issue a command to an empty blade bay.
There is no blower present in that bay. The user tries to issue a command to an empty chassis cooling unit bay.
There is no management module present in that bay. The user tries to issue a command to an empty management module bay.
There is no power source present in that bay. The user tries to issue a command to an empty power module bay.
There is no switch present in that bay. The user tries to issue a command to an empty I/O module bay.
Unknown long option: option

where option identifies the command option that is unknown.

A user tries to enter a long option that is not valid for the command.
Unknown option: option

where option identifies the command option that is unknown.

An unknown option is used.
Unrecognized long option: option

where option identifies the illegal long command option that was entered.

An illegal long command option is entered.
Unsupported target type. A user tries to issue a command to an unsupported target.
User does not have the authority to issue this command. A user lacks the authority level necessary to execute a command.