Message format

This section 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 severtiy code. message severity codes is a list of serverity codes, their description, and required user action.
  • The information following the message number and severity code describes the reason for the message.

Table 1. Message severity codes

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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