2.22. IFACE

These log messages refer to the IFACE category.

2.22.1. [ID: 795] Ethernet interface is blocked

Log Categories
IFACE
Log Message
Ethernet interface is blocked.
Default Log Severity
Critical
Parameters
iface
Explanation
The software seemed to have stopped processing packets received on this interface leaving the interface unable to received any packets.
Gateway Action
None
Action Description
 
Proposed Action
Contact technical support. Check the load on the interface and verify that no packets are being picked up from that interface and processed by the system and consider restarting the unit if it seems to be malfunctioning to see if that resolves the situation.

2.22.2. [ID: 662] Ethernet interface is flooded

Log Categories
IFACE
Log Message
Ethernet interface is flooded.
Default Log Severity
Warning
Parameters
iface
Explanation
The interface started to drop packets since packets were arriving at a higher rate than the system was able to handle.
Gateway Action
None
Action Description
None
Proposed Action
None

2.22.3. [ID: 661] Ethernet interface is still flooded

Log Categories
IFACE
Log Message
Ethernet interface is still flooded.
Default Log Severity
Notice
Parameters
iface
Explanation
The interface has been dropping packets for some time since packets were arriving at a higher rate than the system was able to handle.
Gateway Action
None
Action Description
None
Proposed Action
None

2.22.4. [ID: 1054] Ethernet link down

Log Categories
IFACE,ETHERNET,SYSTEM
Log Message
Ethernet link down.
Default Log Severity
Critical
SNMP Trap Category
LINK
SNMP Trap MIB name
linkDown
SNMP Trap MIB OID
1.3.6.1.6.3.1.1.5.3   (IF-MIB, RFC2863)
Parameters
iface
Explanation
An Ethernet interface lost its link.
Gateway Action
None
Action Description
None
Proposed Action
If the condition persists then verify cabling and hardware on both the firewall and the peer device.

2.22.5. [ID: 1055] Ethernet link up

Log Categories
IFACE,ETHERNET,SYSTEM
Log Message
Ethernet link up.
Default Log Severity
Notice
SNMP Trap Category
LINK
SNMP Trap MIB name
linkUp
SNMP Trap MIB OID
1.3.6.1.6.3.1.1.5.4   (IF-MIB, RFC2863)
Parameters
linkspeed, duplex, iface
Explanation
An Ethernet interface's link has been successfully established/negotiated.
Gateway Action
None
Action Description
None
Proposed Action
None