Linking 3560s using SFP Patch Cable - Wont Link... 1

[fixafone123]

I posted this in the Cisco:Routers forum by accident, sorry.

I have two brand new 3560s and need to link them via a SPF Patch Cable (CAB-SFP-50CM=) I have the cable but cannot get the switches to link. When I plug in the cable I get

"2d00h: %PM-4-ERR_DISABLE: gbic-invalid error detected on Gi0/50, putting Gi0/50
in err-disable state"

I have tried a couple of sifferent things with no success.

Has anyone ever linked using this cable?

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Kyle K.

 

[lambent]

This is usually due to bad or non-Cisco approved SPF module...

Try to get some working or new SPF module/patch cables and try again. Or if you have spare 3560 switches, plug the new SPF patch cord to the switches and test again.

 

[fixafone123]

Actually, the 3560s and the SFP Patch Cable are all brand new fresh out of the box. We have the same setup in a different building and can't get that patch cable to work either so I am pretty sure it is something I am doing (or not doing) and not bad equipment. We can link them via Fiber just fine.

Thanks for your help,
Kyle

 

[rubenmontilla]

I have the same problem. Brand new switches and cables displaying the same "disable state" error message.

 

[ADB100]

What IOS is on the 3560's? The release notes state you need at lease 12.2(20)EX to support the SFP Module Patch cable.

Andy

 

[fixafone123]

I figured out that the 3650s need 12.2(20)ex to support the crossover cable yesterday and now they work great. Thanks for your help guys.