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Partitioned Network
The network could become partitioned, creating a situation with more than one
database master and, consequentially, different databases. This can happen in two
ways:
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A new INM might be added to the network improperly.
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If an INM/NMP loses communication with the network while that INM/NMP
has master status, another INM/NMP can acquire master status. When the failed
INM/NMP comes back into the network, it will see itself as master, as will any
nodes that report to it.
If a multiple master situation occurs, the alarm message Multiple database master at
Node “n” will be sent to the INMs/NMPs specified as “Primary” and “Secondary”
nodes in the Node Configuration record for Node “n.”
If the network has become partitioned, contact Cabletron
Systems Technical Support .
Producing Configuration Reports
The Configuration Report shows current configuration parameters for any or all
FRX8000s on the network. For each node, the report contains:
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Node, LP, and port parameters and their configured values.
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Any error messages related to configuration (e.g.,
Illegal LP ID
).
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A summary list of LP and port types, showing the total number of each.
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The number of SVC and PVC subscribers assigned to the node(s).
A current printout of the Configuration Report should always be available for ref-
erence.
A Configuration Report can be long; while it is printing, any status mes-
sages will be held, then printed at the end of the report. Select a time of rel-
ative network inactivity to generate the report.
You can also create reports consisting of only the SVC Subscriber param-
eters or PVC Connections. These are described
page 3-13 .
To produce a Configuration Report:
1. Press
[G]
, then
[A]
from the Main Menu.
2. When prompted, enter a node ID, or press
[Enter]
to include all nodes.
3. You will be prompted:
Display Opt. P or F
. To print the report, type
p [Enter]
. To
save the report to a file, type
f [Enter]
and enter a file name when asked for a file
specification.
4. Press
[F3]
at the Reports Menu to return to the Main Menu.