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Common errors

This topic lists error messages that apply to all commands.

Each command that has unique errors will also have a list of command-specific error messages.

Table 1. Common errors.

The error table is a multi-row, two-column table where each row describes a CMM CLI command error: column one lists the error reported by the command-line interface and column two describes what the error means.

Error messageDefinition
Command cannot be issued to this target. Type env -h for help on changing targets.A user tries to issue a command to a target that does not support that command.
Command line contains extraneous arguments.A user tries to enter a command with extra command arguments.
Duplicate option: option

where option identifies the command option that was entered more than once.

A user tries to enter the same command option in a single command multiple times. For example, dns -i 192.168.70.29 -i
Each option can only be used once per command.A user tries to enter the same command option in a single command multiple times. For example, env -T system:blade[4] -T system:blade[5].
Error: Command not recognized. Type 'help' to get a list of supported commands.A user tries to enter a command that does not exist.
Error creating data buffer for readAn error occurs while creating a read data buffer.
Error creating data buffer for writeAn error occurs while creating a write data buffer.
Error parsing dataThere is an error in the data that was received.
Error reading data for the option - option

where option identifies the command option that is returning an error.

An error occurs while the CMM is reading data of a option.
Error writing data for the option option

where option identifies the command option that is returning an error.

An error occurs while the CMM is writing a command option value.
Firmware update is in progress. Try again later.Firmware update is in progress.
Illegal option option for the target.

where option identifies the option that is invalid.

A user tries to issue a command with an invalid option for the target.
Illegal option: option

where option identifies the illegal short command option that was entered.

A user tries to enter an illegal short command option.
Integer argument out of range (range - range) for -option: argument

where:

  • range identifies the range limits
  • option identifies the command option
  • argument identifies the integer that is out of range
A user tries to enter an integer argument that is out of range.
Internal error.An internal error occurs.
Invalid integer argument for -option: argument

where:

  • option identifies the command option
  • argument identifies the invalid argument
A user tries to enter an invalid integer argument for the specified command option.
Invalid option.A user tries to enter an invalid command option.
Invalid option argument for option: argument

where:

  • option identifies the command option
  • argument identifies the invalid argument
A user tries to enter an invalid argument for the specified command option.
Invalid option argument for option: arguments containing spaces must be enclosed in quotation marks.

where option identifies the command option

A user tries to enter an argument containing spaces for the specified command option, without enclosing the argument in double-quotation marks.
Invalid option for this target: option

where option identifies the option that is invalid.

A user tries to issue a command with an invalid option for the target.
Invalid parameter. Input must be numeric.A user tries to enter a non-numeric argument.
Invalid syntax. Type command - h for help.

where command identifies the command that is returning an error.

A user tries to enter a command that is not syntactically correct.
Invalid target path.A user tries to issue a command to a target that is not valid.
Long option option requires an argument

where option identifies the short command option that is missing an argument.

A user tries to enter a long command option without a required argument.
Missing option nameA user tries to enter a dash (-) without a command option name.
Option argument for option exceeds max length (max characters): argument
where:
  • option identifies the option that has an argument of excessive length.
  • max is the maximum allowed argument length.
  • argument is the argument that was entered.
A user tried to enter an option argument that exceeds the maximum allowed length.
Read/write command error.An error occurs while the CMM is executing the command.
Short option option requires an argument

where option identifies the short command option that is missing an argument.

A short command option is entered without a required argument.
Syntax error. Type command -h for help.

where command identifies the command that is returning an error.

A user tries to enter a command improperly.
The argument for option option is outside the valid range.

where option identifies the command option that has an out of range argument.

A user tries to enter an argument that is outside of the valid range for the option.
The argument for option option is outside the valid range of minimum - maximum
where:
  • option identifies the command option that has an out of range argument.
  • minimum is the smallest allowed value
  • maximum is the largest allowed value
A user tries to enter an argument that is outside of the valid range for the option.
The argument for option option must be numeric.

where option identifies the command option that has a non-numeric argument.

A user tries to enter an argument that is not numeric, when the option requires a numeric argument.
The target bay is empty.A user tries to issue a command to an empty compute node bay, fan module bay, I/O bay, CMM bay, or power bay.
The target bay is out of range.A user tries to issue a command to a target that is out of range for that target. For example, the env -T system:blade[15] command is out of range because the Lenovo Flex System chassis has only 14 node bays.
The target slot is out of range.A user tries to issue a command to a target which is out of range for that target.
There was a problem retrieving the file.An error occurred when transferring the file.
Unable to validate target.An error occurred when validating a command target.
Unable to verify target presence.An error occurred when verifying that a command target is present.
Unknown long option: option

where option identifies the command option that is unknown.

A user tries to enter a long option that is not valid for the command.
Unknown option: option

where option identifies the command option that is unknown.

A user tries to enter an unknown command option.
Unrecognized long option: option

where option identifies the illegal long command option that was entered.

A user tries to enter an illegal long command option.
Unsupported target type.A user tries to issue a command to an unsupported target.
User does not have the authority to issue this command.A user lacks the authority level necessary to execute a command.
Validating target slot failedAn error occurred when validating the target.