Repair Information

•Reset the Ethernet local area network (LAN) interface, causing the connection to the HAFM server to drop momentarily until the connection automatically recovers.

•Automatically enable changes to an active zone configuration.

•Keep all configured fabric logins, name server registrations, and operating parameters intact.

•Automatically set the switch online. The blocked state of each Fibre Channel port remains intact.

NOTE: A switch reset or IPL should be performed only if a CTP card failure is indicated. Do not reset or IPL the switch unless directed to do so by a procedural step or the next level of support.

Reset the Switch

Resetting the switch with the IML button causes the switch to perform an initial program load (IML) that takes approximately 30 seconds.

To reset the switch:

1.At the switch front panel, press and hold the IML button for approximately three seconds.

2.During the reset, the switch-to-HAFM server Ethernet link drops momentarily and the following occurs at the product manager application:

—As the network connection drops, the Status table turns yellow, the Status field displays No Link, and the State field displays a reason message.

—The alert panel at the bottom of the navigation control panel displays a grey square, indicating switch status is unknown.

—Illustrated FRUs (SFPs, fans, and power supplies) in the Hardware View disappear, and appear again as the connection is re-established.

IPL the Switch

To IPL the switch:

1.At the HAFM server, open the HAFM application. The Product View displays.

2.Select the icon representing the switch to be IPled. The Hardware View for the selected switch displays.

3.At the navigation control panel, select IPL from the Maintenance menu. The Information dialog box displays.