Logshow Reports "Failed to Generate Interrupt" Error (98429)






This article was previously published under Q98429

SYMPTOMS

A logshow report includes the error
DISK01 FFAA date time - Ctrl/drive failed to generate an interrupt

CAUSE

This represents an RCB timeout, indicating that the system sent an I/O to the card but received no interrupt notifying it that the I/O completed. Usually this error occurs if the disk does not respond to the adapter or the adapter encounters a firmware problem.

RESOLUTION

If the error does not occur frequently, it's nothing to be concerned about. If it does occur frequently, your system performance can be affected, in which case you may want to consider replacing the disk and controller.

Modification Type: Major Last Reviewed: 7/30/2001
Keywords: KB98429