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).
Error |
Description |
Action |
|---|---|---|
| Connection in unknown state | There is a problem with the connection between the TSM and the switch. |
Check that the switch is working correctly. If it is, restart the TSM. |
| Error allocating memory | There is not enough memory available. |
Make more memory available. |
| Failed to send <sendchat> | When the TSM tried to log in or out of the host, the send part of the chat failed. . |
Check that the host you are connecting to is running correctly. |
| Failed to send command <command> | When the TSM tried to log in or out of the host, one command in the chat failed. |
Check that the host you are connecting to is running correctly. |
| Login/Logout timed out after number seconds | When the TSM tried to log in or out of the host, the connection timed out. |
Check that the host you are connecting to is running correctly. |
| Read error from switch | The TSM read a message from the target switch, but it could not interpret the message. |
Check that switch is working correctly. |
| SendAlert failed | The TSM was unable to send an alert to the ObjectServer. |
Check that the ObjectServer is available. |
| Unable to compile regexp for string | A regular expression is incorrectly formed in the rules file. |
Check that the rules file for the regular expression and correct the entry. |
| Unable to log in to host port | The TSM was unable to log on to the switch. |
Check that the properties are set correctly. |
Unknown connection error Unknown expect connection error |
There is a problem with the network. |
Check that you can access the target port from the host running the TSM. |