Auth-1037, Auth-1038, Auth-1039 – Brocade Fabric OS Message Reference (Supporting Fabric OS v7.3.0) User Manual
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AUTH-1037
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AUTH-1037
Message
Failed to <operation type> response for <authentication message>: init_len <data
length>, resp_len <data length>, port <port number>.
Message Type
LOG
Severity
ERROR
Probable Cause
Indicates that a Diffie Hellman - Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (DH-CHAP)
authentication operation failed on the specified port due to mismatched response values between two
entities.
The error may indicate that an invalid entity tried to connect to the switch. Check the connection port for
a possible security attack.
Recommended
Action
Reinitialize authentication using the portDisable and portEnable commands or the switchDisable and
switchEnable commands.
If the message persists, execute the supportFtp command (as needed) to set up automatic FTP
transfers; then execute the supportSave command and contact your switch service provider.
AUTH-1038
Message
Failed to retrieve certificate during <authentication phase>: port <port number>.
Message Type
LOG
Severity
ERROR
Probable Cause
Indicates that the public key infrastructure (PKI) certificate is not installed properly.
Recommended
Action
Reinstall the PKI certificate using the secCertUtil command.
Reinitialize authentication using the portDisable and portEnable commands or the switchDisable and
switchEnable commands.
If the message persists, execute the supportFtp command (as needed) to set up automatic FTP
transfers; then execute the supportSave command and contact your switch service provider.
AUTH-1039
Message
Neighboring switch has conflicting authentication policy: Port <Port Number>
disabled.
Message Type
LOG
Severity
ERROR
Probable Cause
Indicates that the neighboring switch has a conflicting authentication policy enabled. The E_Port has
been disabled because the neighboring switch has rejected the authentication negotiation, and the local
switch has a strict switch authentication policy.