Getting lpfc errors 'Dropping received ELS cmd Data: x0 xfffffe x0'

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Issue

  • The fibre cables are connected with the server. We are getting lpfc errors when port for fibre cables is enabled and server is unable to see any storage:

    Sep 27 09:39:09 host1 kernel: lpfc 0000:20:00.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 42 (level, low) -> IRQ 42
Sep 27 09:39:09 host1 kernel: scsi1 : Emulex LPe12000 PCIe Fibre Channel Adapter  on PCI bus 20 device 00 irq 42
Sep 27 09:39:09 host1 kernel: lpfc 0000:11:00.0: 0:1303 Link Up Event x1 received Data: x1 xf7 x20 x0 x0 x0 0
Sep 27 09:39:09 host1 kernel: lpfc 0000:11:00.0: 0:(0):0237 Pending Link Event during Discovery: State x7
Sep 27 09:39:09 host1 kernel: lpfc 0000:11:00.0: 0:(0):0237 Pending Link Event during Discovery: State x7
Sep 27 09:39:09 host1 kernel: lpfc 0000:11:00.0: 0:(0):0111 Dropping received ELS cmd Data: x0 xfffffe x0
[...]

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.7
  • Emulex FC HBA

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