AUTHENTICATION_FAIL

[ag2019]

switch type 2960-x shows this message while working:

%ILET-1-AUTHENTICATION_FAIL: This Switch may not have been manufactured by Cisco or with Cisco's authorization. This product may contain software that was copied in violation of Cisco's license terms. If your use of this product is the cause of a support issue, Cisco may deny operation of the product, support under your warranty or under a Cisco technical support program such as Smartnet.

Please advise how can I stop this message.

[Deepak Kumar]

Hi,

This is well-known bug https://bst.cloudapps.cisco.com/bugsearch/bug/CSCur56395/?rfs=iqvred

Try to upgrade the IOS.

Regards,

Deepak Kumar

[balaji.bandi]

adding to other post, can post show version.

[ag2019]

SW#sh ver
Cisco IOS Software, C2960X Software (C2960X-UNIVERSALK9-M), Version 15.0(2a)EX5, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc3)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2015 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Mon 16-Feb-15 08:16 by prod_rel_team

ROM: Bootstrap program is C2960X boot loader
BOOTLDR: C2960X Boot Loader (C2960X-HBOOT-M) Version 15.2(4r)E3, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc4)

test_bench77 uptime is 1 day, 21 hours, 18 minutes
System returned to ROM by power-on
System restarted at 12:08:37 UTC Mon Mar 4 2019
System image file is "flash:c2960x-universalk9-mz.150-2a.EX5.bin"

This product contains cryptographic features and is subject to United
States and local country laws governing import, export, transfer and
use. Delivery of Cisco cryptographic products does not imply
third-party authority to import, export, distribute or use encryption.
Importers, exporters, distributors and users are responsible for
compliance with U.S. and local country laws. By using this product you
agree to comply with applicable laws and regulations. If you are unable
to comply with U.S. and local laws, return this product immediately.

A summary of U.S. laws governing Cisco cryptographic products may be found at:
http://www.cisco.com/wwl/export/crypto/tool/stqrg.html

If you require further assistance please contact us by sending email to
export@cisco.com.

cisco WS-C2960X-48LPD-L (APM86XXX) processor (revision H0) with 524288K bytes of memory.
Last reset from power-on
1 Virtual Ethernet interface
1 FastEthernet interface
50 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
2 Ten Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
The password-recovery mechanism is enabled.

512K bytes of flash-simulated non-volatile configuration memory.

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* 1 52 WS-C2960X-48LPD-L 15.0(2a)EX5 C2960X-UNIVERSALK9-M

[paul driver]

Hello

Following these instructions should assist  - Here