I have a switch that is counting "output errors". A "show interface gi1/0/46 controller" shows up "2963657 Excess Defer frames" but I really can't find any documentation about "excess defer frames".
Can some one tell me what kind of error this is and what circumstance can cause that?
Hardware is WS-C3650-48TS, Software 03.06.05E.
Do you need any more information?
Thanks in advance,
Flo
Best Answer
Check https://supportforums.cisco.com/discussion/13203691/excess-defer-frames-or-xmit-errors - frames that are deferred can't be sent out the destination port right away and get queued. Excess deferred frames are those dropped when the output queue is overloaded.
There are several possible causes: