EMC Connectrix ED-64M, User Manual

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Connectrix ED-64M User Guide
Using Maintenance Features
Executing an IPL
CAUTION
!
The Ethernet connection between the Connectrix service processor
and the director is interrupted momentarily during an IPL.
An IPL is not intended for ordinary or casual use and should be performed
only if the active CTP card is suspected to be faulty. Do not use this option
unless directed by your support representative or if you need to reset a failed
CTP card.
If it is necessary to execute an IPL on the director, follow these steps:
1. Click Maintenance on the Product Manager menu bar and select
IPL on the drop-down menu.
2. A window appears, asking you to confirm the IPL. Click Yes.
Performing an IPL causes Ethernet connection between the director
and Connectrix service processor to drop momentarily and the
following to occur in the Product Manager window:
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As the network connection drops, the ED-64M Status table on the
Hardware View turns yellow.
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The Status field in the table displays
No Link
and the State field
displays the reason for no link.
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A grey square displays in the alert panel. Refer to Table 4-1 on
page 4-5 for an explanation of this alert panel display.
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The FRUs in the illustration in the Hardware view do not display.
They display again as the connection is reestablished.
A director IPL performs the following functions:
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Resets the functional logic for the active CTP card only. An IPL
does not reset the backup CTP card, SBAR cards, or port cards.
All director switching operations are unaffected.
An IML performs essentially the same functions, but resets both CTP
cards. A director IML is initiated by pressing and holding the white IML
button (on the faceplate of either CTP card) for three seconds.
◆
Loads firmware from the CTP card flash memory without cycling
director power.