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Checking for Proper Installation
When the redundant controller and element are installed, the backplane consists of the following parts:
■One main controller
■One redundant controller
■Six switch elements
■One redundant element
The Cajun P880 switch is equipped with diagnostics to monitor the status of switch controllers and elements. When an element fails, diagnostics run automatically and test the hardware. In the Web Agent, information about a failed controller or element displays in the Switch Fabric Status dialog box.
If the primary controller fails, the redundant controller takes over switch operation until you replace the primary controller. If an element fails, the redundant element takes over the function of the failed element until you replace the element.
1.In the System Information section of the Web Agent window, click Switch Fabric. The Switch Fabric Status dialog box opens.
If the redundant controller and element installed properly, settings display as in Figure 19.
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