Brocade Communications Systems DCX 8510-4 Disconnecting from the network and fabric, Sysshutdown

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switchName: switch <output truncated>

switch:admin> fabricshow

Switch ID Worldwide Name Enet IP Addr FC IP Addr Name <output truncated>

switch:admin>

7.Enter supportShow; then copy the command output into a text file named “spptshow.txt.”

NOTE

The supportShow command has a very long output and time for completion. It may last 20 minutes or longer depending on the size of the SAN.

This file provides a backup of all the information that might be required by Technical Support. The information can be used after the Brocade DCX 8510-4 is restored to the fabric to verify that no unintentional changes have occurred to the fabric.

switch:admin> supportshow version: 7.0.0

<output truncated>

switch:admin>

8.Record the cable connections between the Brocade DCX 8510-4 and the target device and ports.

9.Run supportSave on the active CP. The information recorded can be very important in case you have difficulties during the replacement process.

Disconnecting from the network and fabric

Complete the following steps to disconnect the chassis from the network.

1. Shut down the Brocade DCX 8510-4 using the sysShutdown command on the active CP.

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....

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