Connectrix MDS: SFP shows as "in sync state" when the link is down
Summary: SFP shows as "in sync state" when the link is down.
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Symptoms
An SFP is installed on a port but in a down link state. View the output from the below command:
`show interface brief` ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interface Vsan Admin Admin Status SFP Oper Oper Port Logical Mode Trunk Mode Speed Channel Type Mode (Gbps) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- fc1/16 11 auto on notConnected swl -- -- -- --
It displays as "in sync state" when viewed with the below command for the interface details:
No tx fault, rx loss, in sync state, diagnostic monitoring type is 0x68
Cause
This is a cosmetic issue and is identified in the Cisco Issue CSCwa49621 
The SFP sync state for 16 Gbps ports should be ignored in affected Cisco NX-OS releases. This applies to all Cisco NX-OS releases but only for 16 Gbps ports.
Resolution
Resolution:
The issue is known and addressed in Release: 9.3(1)
The issue is known and addressed in Release: 9.3(1)
Affected Products
Connectrix MDS-Series FirmwareArticle Properties
Article Number: 000216220
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 18 Apr 2025
Version: 3
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