[c-nsp] Oversubscription on 6509 blade

Youssef Bengelloun-Zahr youssef at 720.fr
Thu Aug 19 04:05:37 EDT 2010


Hello,

6148 modules are known to have limited buffers. Have you checked that ?

As Keegan said, your hosts connected on the module may send too much packets
causing the queues to fill too fast.

Regards.

Y.



2010/8/19 Keegan Holley <keegan.holley at sungard.com>

> Overruns have nothing to do with oversubscription.  They are packets
> dropped
> due to the input ring being full.  Basically the other end is filling the
> queue faster than the 6509 can empty them.  What's on the other end?  Flow
> control may help here if it's supported.
>
> On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 7:28 PM, Richard Roller <rich.roller at gmail.com
> >wrote:
>
> > We're seeing overruns on a 6148 module in a 6509-E switch. The overruns
> > would be considered normal if the ASIC port range was oversubscribed,
> > however, according to interface traffic levels, it doesn't reach the 1Gb
> > peak. Output from the 'show int summ' command below shows that Rxbs =
> > ~70Mbps while Txbs = 17Mbs. (if my math is right, and assuming 17-24 is
> one
> > Gb ASIC)
> >
> >
> >  Interface           IHQ   IQD  OHQ   OQD  RXBS RXPS  TXBS TXPS TRTL
> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------
> > * GigabitEthernet6/17    0     0    0     0     0    0     0    0    0
> > * GigabitEthernet6/18    0 25082261    0 45001 18475000  4897 7468000
> > 6161    0
> > * GigabitEthernet6/19    0     0    0     0     0    0     0    0    0
> > * GigabitEthernet6/20    0 24751654    0 44925 19430000  1719 1927000
> > 2407    0
> > * GigabitEthernet6/21    0     0    0     0     0    0     0    0    0
> > * GigabitEthernet6/22    0 68270    0     0 15823000  1680 5358000  2661
> > 0
> > * GigabitEthernet6/23    0     0    0     0     0    0     0    0    0
> > * GigabitEthernet6/24    0 23521824    0 44281 17227000  1616 2507000
> > 2372    0
> >
> >
> > GigabitEthernet6/20 is up, line protocol is up (connected)
> >  Hardware is C6k 1000Mb 802.3, address is 0015.faca.ee7f (bia
> > 0015.faca.ee7f)
> >  MTU 1500 bytes, BW 1000000 Kbit, DLY 10 usec,
> >     reliability 255/255, txload 1/255, rxload 5/255
> >  Encapsulation ARPA, loopback not set
> >  Full-duplex, 1000Mb/s
> >  input flow-control is off, output flow-control is desired
> >  Clock mode is auto
> >  ARP type: ARPA, ARP Timeout 04:00:00
> >  Last input never, output 00:00:54, output hang never
> >  Last clearing of "show interface" counters never
> >  Input queue: 0/2000/24753578/0 (size/max/drops/flushes); Total output
> > drops: 44925
> >  Queueing strategy: fifo
> >  Output queue: 0/40 (size/max)
> >  5 minute input rate 21955000 bits/sec, 1941 packets/sec
> >  5 minute output rate 2132000 bits/sec, 2292 packets/sec
> >     13954662333 packets input, 16851357461096 bytes, 0 no buffer
> >     Received 40269073 broadcasts (409685 multicast)
> >     0 runts, 0 giants, 0 throttles
> >     0 input errors, 0 CRC, 0 frame, 24753578 overrun, 0 ignored
> >     0 watchdog, 0 multicast, 0 pause input
> >     0 input packets with dribble condition detected
> >     24094021770 packets output, 7628772920146 bytes, 0 underruns
> >     0 output errors, 0 collisions, 2 interface resets
> >     0 babbles, 0 late collision, 0 deferred
> >     0 lost carrier, 0 no carrier, 0 PAUSE output
> >     0 output buffer failures, 0 output buffers swapped out
> >
> > GigabitEthernet6/22 is up, line protocol is up (connected)
> >  Hardware is C6k 1000Mb 802.3, address is 0015.faca.ee81 (bia
> > 0015.faca.ee81)
> >  MTU 1500 bytes, BW 1000000 Kbit, DLY 10 usec,
> >     reliability 255/255, txload 1/255, rxload 5/255
> >  Encapsulation ARPA, loopback not set
> >  Full-duplex, 1000Mb/s
> >  input flow-control is off, output flow-control is desired
> >  Clock mode is auto
> >  ARP type: ARPA, ARP Timeout 04:00:00
> >  Last input never, output 00:00:08, output hang never
> >  Last clearing of "show interface" counters 07:30:26
> >  Input queue: 0/2000/70255/0 (size/max/drops/flushes); Total output
> drops:
> > 0
> >  Queueing strategy: fifo
> >  Output queue: 0/40 (size/max)
> >  5 minute input rate 21401000 bits/sec, 2163 packets/sec
> >  5 minute output rate 5655000 bits/sec, 2671 packets/sec
> >     75174892 packets input, 71627016585 bytes, 0 no buffer
> >     Received 26519 broadcasts (444 multicast)
> >     0 runts, 0 giants, 0 throttles
> >     0 input errors, 0 CRC, 0 frame, 70255 overrun, 0 ignored
> >     0 watchdog, 0 multicast, 0 pause input
> >     0 input packets with dribble condition detected
> >     95130820 packets output, 46628566836 bytes, 0 underruns
> >     0 output errors, 0 collisions, 0 interface resets
> >     0 babbles, 0 late collision, 0 deferred
> >     0 lost carrier, 0 no carrier, 0 PAUSE output
> >     0 output buffer failures, 0 output buffers swapped out
> >
> > Note that I recently cleared the counters on gi6/22 while all the others
> > have not been cleared. The overruns steadily increment throughout the
> day.
> >
> > Any idea what could be causing this? Even if I were to add up the traffic
> > on
> > all the other interfaces on slot 6, it still wouldn't reach 1Gb. Output
> > from
> > some other commands are listed below. Thanks.
> >
> > show catalyst6000
> >  chassis MAC addresses: 1024 addresses from 0014.1b1d.5400 to
> > 0014.1b1d.57ff
> >  traffic meter =   1%  Never cleared
> >           peak =  20%        reached at 02:43:18 EDT Mon Jun 14 2010
> >  switching-clock: clock switchover and system reset is allowed
> >
> > show ver
> > Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
> > IOS (tm) s72033_rp Software (s72033_rp-PK9SV-M), Version 12.2(18)SXD4,
> > RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
> > Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
> > Copyright (c) 1986-2005 by cisco Systems, Inc.
> > Compiled Tue 22-Mar-05 15:33 by yiyan
> > Image text-base: 0x4002100C, data-base: 0x42318000
> >
> > ROM: System Bootstrap, Version 12.2(17r)S2, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
> > BOOTLDR: s72033_rp Software (s72033_rp-PK9SV-M), Version 12.2(18)SXD4,
> > RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
> >
> > uptime is 27 weeks, 6 days, 7 hours, 45 minutes
> > Time since switched to active is 27 weeks, 6 days, 7 hours, 45 minutes
> > System returned to ROM by unknown reload cause - suspect
> > boot_data[BOOT_COUNT] 0x0, BOOT_COUNT 0, BOOTDATA 19 (SP by power-on)
> > System restarted at 10:28:29 EDT Thu Feb 4 2010
> > System image file is "sup-bootflash:s72033-pk9sv-mz.122-18.SXD4.bin"
> >
> >
> > This product contains cryptographic features and is subject to United
> > States and local country laws governing import, export, transfer and
> > use. Delivery of Cisco cryptographic products does not imply
> > third-party authority to import, export, distribute or use encryption.
> > Importers, exporters, distributors and users are responsible for
> > compliance with U.S. and local country laws. By using this product you
> > agree to comply with applicable laws and regulations. If you are unable
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> >
> > A summary of U.S. laws governing Cisco cryptographic products may be
> found
> > at:
> > http://www.cisco.com/wwl/export/crypto/tool/stqrg.html
> >
> > If you require further assistance please contact us by sending email to
> > export at cisco.com.
> >
> > cisco WS-C6509-E (R7000) processor (revision 1.1) with 458720K/65536K
> bytes
> > of memory.
> > Processor board ID SMG0917N3MZ
> > SR71000 CPU at 600Mhz, Implementation 0x504, Rev 1.2, 512KB L2 Cache
> > Last reset from power-on
> > X.25 software, Version 3.0.0.
> > Bridging software.
> > 121 Virtual Ethernet/IEEE 802.3  interface(s)
> > 214 Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s)
> > 1917K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
> > 8192K bytes of packet buffer memory.
> >
> > 65536K bytes of Flash internal SIMM (Sector size 512K).
> > Configuration register is 0x2102
> >
> >
> > sho mod
> > Mod Ports Card Type                              Model
>  Serial
> > No.
> > --- ----- -------------------------------------- ------------------
> > -----------
> >  1   48  SFM-capable 48 port 10/100/1000mb RJ45 WS-X6548-GE-TX
> > SAL091594HK
> >  2    4  SLB Application Processor Complex      WS-X6066-SLB-APC
> > SAD093109YD
> >  3   48  CEF720 48 port 10/100/1000mb Ethernet  WS-X6748-GE-TX
> > SAL09211LA8
> >  4   48  48 port 10/100/1000mb EtherModule      WS-X6148-GE-TX
> > SAL11499266
> >  5    2  Supervisor Engine 720 (Active)         WS-SUP720-3B
> > SAD0915018N
> >  6   48  48 port 10/100/1000mb EtherModule      WS-X6148-GE-TX
> > SAL094865J7
> >  7   16  16 port 1000mb GBIC ethernet           WS-X6416-GBIC
> > SAD0530058M
> >
> > Mod MAC addresses                       Hw    Fw           Sw
> > Status
> > --- ---------------------------------- ------ ------------ ------------
> > -------
> >  1  0013.80f5.68a8 to 0013.80f5.68d7  10.1   7.2(1)       8.3(0.156)RO Ok
> >  2  0014.a9bd.20f8 to 0014.a9bd.20ff   1.8                4.2(12)      Ok
> >  3  0013.c473.0af8 to 0013.c473.0b27   2.2   12.2(14r)S5  12.2(18)SXD4 Ok
> >  4  001e.4a45.4850 to 001e.4a45.487f   7.2   7.2(1)       8.3(0.156)RO Ok
> >  5  0011.5cb4.afdc to 0011.5cb4.afdf   4.3   8.1(3)       12.2(18)SXD4 Ok
> >  6  0015.faca.ee6c to 0015.faca.ee9b   1.1   7.2(1)       8.3(0.156)RO Ok
> >  7  0003.32bd.1fc2 to 0003.32bd.1fd1   1.2   5.4(2)       8.3(0.156)RO Ok
> >
> > Mod Sub-Module                  Model              Serial        Hw
> > Status
> > --- --------------------------- ------------------ ------------ -------
> > -------
> >  3 Centralized Forwarding Card WS-F6700-CFC       SAL0917A6G6   2.0    Ok
> >  5 Policy Feature Card 3       WS-F6K-PFC3B       SAD09120A3A   2.0    Ok
> >  5 MSFC3 Daughterboard         WS-SUP720          SAD091204G5   2.3    Ok
> >
> > Mod Online Diag Status
> > --- -------------------
> >  1 Pass
> >  2 Pass
> >  3 Pass
> >  4 Pass
> >  5 Pass
> >  6 Pass
> >  7 Pass
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