Recovering a Switch Module
3.Replace the Fibre Channel port cable. Is the problem corrected?
•Yes - Complete.
•No - Continue.
4.Inspect the device to which the affected port is connected and confirm that the device and its HBA are working properly. Make repairs and corrections as needed. If the condition remains, contact your authorized maintenance provider.
Recovering a Switch Module
A switch can become inoperable or unmanageable for the following reasons:
•Firmware becomes corrupt
•IP address is lost
•Switch configuration becomes corrupt
•Forgotten password
In these specific cases, you can recover the switch using maintenance mode. Maintenance mode temporarily returns the switch IP address to 10.0.0.1 and provides opportunities to do the following:
•Unpack a firmware image file
•Restore the network configuration parameters to the default values
•Remove all user accounts and restore the Admin account name password to the default.
•Copy the log file
•Restore factory defaults for all but user accounts and zoning
•Restore all switch configuration parameters to the factory default values
•Reset the switch
•Update the system boot loader
To recover a switch, do the following:
1.Place the switch in maintenance mode. Press and hold the Maintenance button with a pointed tool for
2.Allow one minute for the switch to complete its tests. When the switch is in maintenance mode, all switch module LEDs are extinguished.
3.Establish a Telnet session with the switch using the maintenance mode IP address 10.0.0.1.
4.Enter the maintenance mode account name and password (prom, prom), and press the Enter key.
Switch login: prom
Password:xxxx
