EMC Connectrix ED-64M, User Manual

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Hardware Operations
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ED-64M Director Operating Features
IPL Function To perform an IPL, click Maintenance on the Product Manager menu
bar and select IPL on the drop-down menu.
CAUTION
!
An IPL is not intended for ordinary or casual use and should only
be performed if the active CTP card is suspect or if directed by
next-level support or documentation. An IPL interrupts the link
between the Connectrix service processor and director.
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 UPM 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.
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Loads firmware from the CTP card flash memory without cycling
director power.
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Resets the Ethernet LAN interface on the active CTP card, causing
the connection to the Connectrix service processor to drop
momentarily until the connection automatically recovers.
Automatically sets the director on line. The blocked/unblocked state
of each port remains intact.
After the IPL:
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All fabric services databases containing information about
current fabric logins, name server registrations, and other data
remain intact, making the operation transparent to attached
devices.
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The director returns to the on-line state, even if it was off line
before the operation.
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All ports configured as blocked will remain blocked.