08-13-2023 03:58 AM
Hi everyone
We have a pair of Cisco CAT6840 using VSS. The CPU are always above 70 percent.
I attached the cpu log.
I appreciate any help
Tnx in advance
08-13-2023 04:12 AM
@sina.naser wrote:
175 1310227940 864812880 1515 9.11% 16.41% 16.52% 0 slcp process
What IOS version is the VSS pair on?
High CPU due to SLCP is a known bug. SLCP has something to do with the optics used by the line cards.
If there are any un-used optics, remove or take the optics off the line cards (and not just disable the port).
08-14-2023 10:22 PM
Tnx for your reply. The version is 15.5(1)SY1. Can u please tell a bug ID to convice the manager for upgrading the chassis?
08-14-2023 10:33 PM
The SLCP bug only appeared when we started using 15.5(1)SY. I do not have the Bug ID number.
08-13-2023 05:47 PM
Well worthwhile determining if your code has a known bug, hopefully fixed.
That aside, 3 things to remember concerning high CPU on a switch.
1) unless it is something like the IP process having the high CPU, data plane continues to forward traffic, normally, regardless of CPU level.
2) software processes generally are prioritized, so a lower priority software process, usually has almost nil impact to any higher prioritized process.
3) although you mention CPU is constantly above 70%, that still leave about a 30% cushion. So, if the 70% is a fairly consistent usage average, might mean there's little adverse impact.
Now the forgoing, doesn't mean you shouldn't try to resolve this issue, if possible, but also there's a good chance it is not too problematic (not that you said it was).
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