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Chapter 3 Message and Recovery Procedures
SW_VLAN Messages
Error Message SW_VLAN-4-VTP_INVALID_DATABASE_DATA: VLAN manager received bad data of
type [chars] value [dec] from vtp database function [chars].
Explanation The VLAN manager received invalid data from a VTP configuration database routine.
The first [chars] is the data type, [dec] is the inappropriate value that was received, and the second
[chars] is the VTP database function.
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. Enter the show
tech-support user EXEC command to gather data that might help identify the nature of the error.
Use the Bug Toolkit to look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case
with the TAC, or contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative
with the gathered information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting
Cisco, see the
“Error Message Traceback Reports” section on page 2-7.
Error Message SW_VLAN-4-VTP_INVALID_EVENT_DATA: VLAN manager received bad data of
type [chars] value [dec] while being called to handle a [chars] event.
Explanation The VLAN manager received invalid data from the VTP configuration software. The
first [chars] is the data type, [dec] is the value of that data, and the second [chars] is the VTP event.
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. Enter the show
tech-support user EXEC command to gather data that might help identify the nature of the error.
Use the Bug Toolkit to look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case
with the TAC, or contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative
with the gathered information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting
Cisco, see the
“Error Message Traceback Reports” section on page 2-7.
Error Message SW_VLAN-4-VTP_SEM_BUSY: VTP semaphore is unavailable for function
[chars]. Semaphore locked by [chars].
Explanation The VTP database is not available. You should access the VTP database later. The first
[chars] is the function name that you want to configure, and the second [chars] is the function name
that is using the VTP database.
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. Enter the show
tech-support user EXEC command to gather data that might help identify the nature of the error.
Use the Bug Toolkit to look for similar reported problems. If you still require assistance, open a case
with the TAC, or contact your Cisco technical support representative, and provide the representative
with the gathered information. For more information about these online tools and about contacting
Cisco, see the
“Error Message Traceback Reports” section on page 2-7.
