Message format

This topic describes the format of the messages you will see in MainView for IP.

The following is an example of a BMC message:

Example

BMCnnnnnX LOAD failed for module modulename

All BMC Software messages begin with BMC.
nnnnn is the BMC message number. This is a two to five digit number. You can look up additional information about the message on the BMC Documentation Center by searching for BMCnnnnn.
X is the message severity code.
The information following the message number and severity code describes the reason for the message.

The following table provides a list of severity codes, their description, and required user action.

Code	Description	Action
A	Action	Immediate action is required.
E	Error	The function that you requested was not completed. Action is required.
I	Information	This message is for information only. No action is required.
R	Reply	You must reply to the message before the system can continue.
S	Severe	A severe error occurred. Action is required.
W	Warning	The system is still operating and no immediate action is required, further investigation is needed.

Note

All messages with severity code E and some with severity code A or I are sent to the system console.

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