IBM SAN512B-6, Installation, Service And User Manual

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This file provides a backup of all the information that might be required by
Technical Support. The information can be used after the device is restored to
the fabric to verify that no unintentional changes have occurred to the fabric.
switch:admin> supportshow
version: 8.0.1
<output truncated>
switch:admin>
10. Record the cable connections between the chassis and the target device and
ports.
11. Run supportSave on the active CP blade. The information recorded can be
very important in case you have difficulties during the replacement process.
Powering off the chassis:
About this task
Complete the following steps to power off and shut down the chassis.
Procedure
Shut down the device using the sysShutdown command on the active CP blade.
switch:admin> sysshutdown
This command will shutdown the operating systems on your switch.
You are required to power-cycle the switch in order to restore operation.
Are you sure you want to shutdown the switch [y/n]?y
HA is disabled
Stopping blade 1
Shutting down the blade....
Stopping blade 2
Shutting down the blade....
Stopping blade 8
Shutting down the blade....
Broadcast message from root (pts/1) Tue April 12 14:23:06 2008...
The system is going down for system halt NOW !!
DANGER
Disconnect the power cord from all power sources to completely
remove power from the device.
What to do next
Work with your IBM SSR to continue with the physical replacement of the chassis
and components, and labeling procedures, then proceed with “Downloading the
configuration” on page 199.
Reconnecting system to the network and fabric
About this task
Complete the following steps to reconnect the device to the network and fabric.
Procedure
1. Connect the CP blades to the local area network.
a. Insert the appropriate Ethernet cables into each Ethernet port.
b. Connect the other ends to an appropriate Ethernet LAN, if not already
connected.
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