Figure 19. Properly-Installed Redundant Hardware Settings

Replacing the Primary Controller

2.From the Configure Redundant Hardware pull-down menu, select Yes.

3.Click APPLY to save your changes.

The redundant hardware is enabled. If the primary controller fails, the redundant controller takes over in its place. If an element fails, the redundant element takes over in its place.

If the primary controller fails, you are notified by a console message and an event log message. In the Web Agent, the Switch Controller field displays # 0 Failed. If the switch is installed with a redundant controller, the redundant controller automatically takes over the operation of the failed primary controller.

To replace the primary controller:

1.In the System Information section of the Web Agent window, click Switch Fabric. The Switch Fabric Status dialog box displays.

2.From the Configure Redundant Hardware pull-down menu, select No.

3.Click APPLY to disable the primary controller.

4.Shut down the switch.

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