Description

We might get the below logs while applying while applying Protect-RE under loopback interface in QFX5120-48Y.

 

Message from syslogd

 

fpc0 DFWE ERROR DFW: Cannot program filter protect-re-in-new (type IRACL) -TCAM has 0 free entries

fpc0 DFWE ERROR DFW: Filter : "protect-re-in-new" is NOT programmed in HW 

 

 

As per the above logs, TCAM memory is exceeding/ no free TCAM is available for the new firewall filter, even we have enough free TCAM entries.

 

Use the below command to see the available TCAM level and configured firewall filter is detected under PFE in the device.

Symptoms

Message from syslogd:

 

fpc0 DFWE ERROR DFW: Cannot program filter protect-re-in-new (type IRACL) -TCAM has 0 free entries

fpc0 DFWE ERROR DFW: Filter : "protect-re-in-new" is NOT programmed in HW 

Solution

Delete and reconfigure the firewall filters. If issue persist try the below command

 

Set chassis-loopback-firewall-optimization

Modification History

2024-01-11 : Article Created

2024-01-11 : Drafted.

Related Information

https://www.juniper.net/documentation/us/en/software/junos/cli-reference/topics/ref/statement/chassis-loopback-firewall-optimization.html