Error messages

Error messages provide information about problems that occur while running the probe. You can use the information that they contain to resolve such problems.

The following table describes the error messages specific to this probe. For information about generic error messages, see the IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus Probe and Gateway Guide, (SC14-7530).

Table 1. Error messages

Error

Description

Action

Connection session failed

The probe failed to connect to the switch.

Check the connection to the switch and that it is running correctly.

ConvertEscapes: Error allocating memory for temp buffer

The probe failed to allocate internal storage.

Make more memory available.

Invalid alarm - no alarm terminator - discarding

The probe could not parse the alarm.

Check that the alarm has a valid alarm terminator.

Not recognized format

The incoming event stream is in a format that the probe cannot recognize.

Check the connection to the switch and that it is running correctly.

Possible problem in the stream

The event stream may have become corrupted.

Check the connection to the switch and that it is running correctly.

Read error from switch

The probe read a message from the target switch, but it could not interpret the message.

Check that the switch is working correctly.

Unable to compile regexp for string

A regular expression is incorrectly formed in the rules file.

Check the rules file for the regular expression and correct the entry.