I have asked the simialr question but didnt get any answer. So i am asking for the same error. Please help

ciscoasa(config)# interface ethernet 0/0
ciscoasa(config-if)# no shu
ciscoasa(config-if)# no shut
ciscoasa(config-if)# no shutdown
Failed to change interface status: cannot get channel
--------
Thats my full loading process.

INFO: Unable to read firewall mode from flash
Writing default firewall mode (single) to flash
WARNING: Unable to write firewall mode to flash, this is normal if flash is
not formatted.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
. .
| |
||| |||
.|| ||. .|| ||.
.:||| | |||:..:||| | |||:.
C i s c o S y s t e m s
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software Version 8.0(2)
Cannot open interface card (media_ethernet/port/id/0)
pix_idb_create: Unable to get link capabilities 0
pix_idb_create: Unable to get nic_stats for port 0
Cannot open interface card (media_ethernet/port/id/1)
pix_idb_create: Unable to get link capabilities 1
pix_idb_create: Unable to get nic_stats for port 1
Cannot open interface card (media_ethernet/port/id/2)
pix_idb_create: Unable to get link capabilities 2
pix_idb_create: Unable to get nic_stats for port 2
Cannot open interface card (media_ethernet/port/id/3)
pix_idb_create: Unable to get link capabilities 3
pix_idb_create: Unable to get nic_stats for port 3
Cannot open interface card (media_ethernet/port/id/4)
pix_idb_create: Unable to get link capabilities 4
pix_idb_create: Unable to get nic_stats for port 4
Cannot open interface card (media_ethernet/port/id/5)
pix_idb_create: Unable to get link capabilities 5
pix_idb_create: Unable to get nic_stats for port 5

****************************** Warning *******************************
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 to comply with U.S.
and local laws, return the enclosed items immediately.

A summary of U.S. laws governing Cisco cryptographic
products may be found at:
http://www.cisco.com/wwl/export/crypto/tool/stqrg.html
sending email to export@cisco.com.
******************************* Warning *******************************

Copyright (c) 1996-2007 by Cisco Systems, Inc.

Restricted Rights Legend

Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is
subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph
(c) of the Commercial Computer Software - Restricted
Rights clause at FAR sec. 52.227-19 and subparagraph
(c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer
Software clause at DFARS sec. 252.227-7013.

Cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, California 95134-1706

open or write(ffsdev/2/write/32) failed
Could not initialize system files in flash.
i2c_read_byte_w_suspend() error, slot = 0x4, device = 0xb0, address = 0 byte cou nt = 1. Reason: I2C_SMBUS_UNSUPPORT
i2c_read_byte_w_suspend() error, slot = 0x4, device = 0xb0, address = 0 byte cou nt = 1. Reason: I2C_SMBUS_UNSUPPORT
Type help or '?' for a list of available commands.
ciscoasa> en
ciscoasa> enable
Password:
ciscoasa# show ru
ciscoasa# show running-config
: Saved
:
ASA Version 8.0(2)
!
hostname ciscoasa
enable password 8Ry2YjIyt7RRXU24 encrypted
names
!
interface Ethernet0/0
shutdown
no nameif
no security-level
no ip address
!
interface Ethernet0/1
shutdown
no nameif
no security-level
no ip address
!
interface Ethernet0/2
shutdown
no nameif
no security-level
no ip address
ciscoasa#
ciscoasa#
ciscoasa#
ciscoasa# conf
ciscoasa# configure t
ciscoasa(config)# inter
ciscoasa(config)# interface e
ciscoasa(config)# interface ethernet 0/0
ciscoasa(config-if)# no shu
ciscoasa(config-if)# no shut
ciscoasa(config-if)# no shutdown


If you require further assistance please contact us by

Please avoid the last line in the config. It was typing mistake.

I have searched google but never found any solution. It looks like a bug in gns3 and not fixed.

This is solved using this -> topic1925.html