Reloading Modules; Reloading A Switch; Power Cycling Modules - Cisco MDS 9000 Series Configuration Manual

Reloading Modules

SUMMARY STEPS
1. attach module slot
2. exit
DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action
Step 1
attach module slot
Example:
switch# attach module 4
Attaching to module 4 ...
To exit type 'exit', to abort type '$.'
module-4#
Step 2
exit
Example:
module-4# exit
rlogin: connection closed.
switch#
Reloading Modules
You can reload the entire switch, reset specific modules in the switch, or reload the image on specific modules
in the switch.

Reloading a Switch

To reload the switch, issue the reload command without any options. When you issue this command, you
reboot the switch (see the
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Power Cycling Modules

You can power cycle any module in a chassis. Power cycling reinitializes the module.
SUMMARY STEPS
1. Identify the module that needs to be reset.
2. Issue the reload module command to reset the identified module. This command power cycles the selected
module.
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Purpose
Provides direct access to the module in the
specified slot.
Exits module access configuration mode.
Managing Modules
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