RRP: CTP Card - Switch Replacement

Some event codes indicate a CTP card failure, as do some diagnostic paths through MAPs. The CTP card is not a FRU, and cannot be replaced. CTP card failure requires replacement of the entire switch. If the failed switch provides a critical singular link in the fabric, and that link is still operating, it may be necessary to schedule down-time for this replacement.

Replacing a Failed Switch

NOTE: This procedure assumes that the new switch will be installed in the same location as the failed switch and will be configured the same as the failed switch.

Replacing a failed switch in an existing fabric requires the following tasks be done, in order:

•Remove the failed switch:

—Ensure the failed switch is no longer carrying traffic. Set the switch offline.

—Using HAFM, remove the switch from the fabric.

Delete the switch from the fabric, using the HAFM product view.

—Physically disconnect and remove the switch from the mounting location.

•Set up the new switch to operate in the fabric:

—Physically mount the new switch in the mounting location.

—Verify that the new switch powers up successfully.

After successful power-on-self-tests, the green PWR LED remains on and all other front panel LEDs extinguish.

—Set the switch to operate on the LAN:

1.Connect a maintenance terminal to the 9-pin maintenance port.

2.Using Hyperterminal, connect to the edge switch 2/32.

3.Enter the default password (password).

4.At the C: prompt, type ipconfig and press enter.

5.Set the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address the same as the failed switch and press Enter.

6.Close Hyperterminal and disconnect the maintenance terminal.