Commands for Managing the ExtremeWare XOS Software
ExtremeWare XOS 11.5 supports only the Summit X450 family of switches and the BlackDiamond 8800 series switch.
ExtremeWare XOS 11.5 Command Reference Guide
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restart process
restart process [class <cname> | <name> {msm <slot>}]
Description
Terminates and restarts the specified process during a software upgrade on the switch.
Syntax Description
Default
N/A.
Usage Guidelines
Use this command to terminate and restart a process during a software upgrade on the switch. You
have the following options:
●
cname
—Specifies that the software terminates and restarts all instances of the process associated with
a specific routing protocol on all VRs.
●
name
—Specifies the name of the process.
Depending on the software version running on your switch and the type of switch you have, you can
terminate and restart different or additional processes. To see which processes you can restart during a
cname
Specifies the name process to restart. With this parameter, you can terminate
and restart all instances of the process associated with a specific routing
protocol on all VRs.
You can restart the OSPF routing protocol and associated processes.
name
Specifies the name of the process to terminate and restart. You can use this
command with the following processes:
• bgp
• exsshd (only available if you have installed the SSH module)
• lldp
• netLogin
• ospf
• snmpMaster
• snmpSubagent
• telnetd
• thttpd
• tftpd
slot
Specifies the MSM where the process should be terminated and restarted. A
specifies the MSM installed in slot A, and B specifies the MSM installed in
slot B.
NOTE: This parameter is available only on modular switches.
