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SFP Modules: Rx power low warning

Hello,

 

I am getting these warnings on Cisco 2960 switches that connect up together using multi mode fibre. The cables are no longer than 150m between the switches. The switches are using GLC-SX-MMD SFPs.

 

The warnings:

 

%SFF8472-5-THRESHOLD_VIOLATION: Gi0/2: Rx power low warning; Operating value: -18.1 dBm, Threshold value: -18.0 dBm.

 

%SFF8472-5-THRESHOLD_VIOLATION: Gi0/1: Rx power low warning; Operating value: -18.7 dBm, Threshold value: -18.0 dBm.

%SFF8472-5-THRESHOLD_VIOLATION: Gi0/1: Rx power low warning; Operating value: -18.7 dBm, Threshold value: -18.0 dBm.

 

Is it because my cables are too long for these particular modules or is it down to something like software version? I have two switches that are running on 15.0 and the other 4 are on 12.4.

 

Any ideas?

 

 

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Reza Sharifi
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Hi,

This is mostly a cosmetic error and does not cause any harm.

HTH

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