What does the lpfc driver message "0111 Dropping received ELS cmd Data: xX xX xXX" mean?

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Issue

  • Following message is observed in the system log followed by SCSI messages about command abort. The system may experience slow I/O performance or loss of communication with storage.
lpfc XXXX:XX:XX.X: X:(X):0111 Dropping received ELS cmd Data: xX xX xXX
  • How to interpret the Data part of "0111 Dropping received ELS cmd Data: xX xX xXX" message from lpfc driver?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, 6, 7
  • Systems with Avagotech (former Emulex) host bus adapters controlled by lpfc driver

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