Overview of DFE Module Shutdown Procedure

Table 4-2 Troubleshooting Checklist (continued)

Problem

Possible Cause

Recommended Action

 

 

 

User parameters (IP

Position of Mode switch (7),

address, device and

Persistent Data Reset, was

module name, etc.)

changed sometime before

were lost when the

either cycling power or

module power was

pressing the OFFLINE/RESET

cycled, the front

switch, causing the user-

panel OFFLINE/

entered parameters to reset to

RESET switch was

factory default settings.

pressed.

Clear Persistent Data that was

 

 

set through Local

 

Management.

 

The DFE module was moved

 

either from slot-to-slot or from

 

chassis-to-chassis.

Reenter the lost parameters as necessary. Refer to the Enterasys Matrix DFE-Platinum Series Configuration Guide for the instructions to configure the DFE module.

If the problem continues, contact Enterasys Networks for technical support.

Overview of DFE Module Shutdown Procedure

Caution: Do not remove a DFE module from an operating chassis system before reading the following information and instructions.

Precaución: Antes de retirar los módulos DFE del chasis en funcionamiento, lea las siguientes instrucciones y la información suministrada.

The DFE modules installed in a Matrix E7, Matrix N3, Matrix N5, or Matrix N7 chassis are interdependent and operate under a single IP address as a single, distributed switch system (hardware, databases, and persistent storage). In this operating environment, the DFE module must shut down in an orderly fashion to ensure that the other modules in the system and other devices on the network are notified of the impending change. The device(s) can then make intelligent decisions and stabilize the network before the change is made, thereby increasing network availability.

You can shut down a DFE module in an operating system using the OFFLINE/RESET switch shown in Figure 4‐2. There are two procedures to shut down a DFE module.

Recommended shutdown procedure (“Recommended Shutdown Procedure Using OFFLINE/RESET Switch” on page 4‐9)

Last resort shutdown procedure (not recommended) (“Last Resort Shutdown Procedure Using OFFLINE/RESET Switch” on page 4‐10)

4-8 Troubleshooting

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