Disconnecting From Network And Fabric - IBM SAN256B-6 Installation, Service And User Manual

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9. Enter supportShow; then copy the command output into a text file named "spptshow.txt."
Note: The supportShow command has a very long output and time for completion. It may last 20
minutes or longer depending on the size of the SAN.
This file provides a backup of all the information that might be required by Technical Support. The
information can be used after the device is restored to the fabric to verify that no unintentional
changes have occurred to the fabric.
switch:admin> supportshow
version: 8.0.1
<output truncated>
switch:admin>
10. Record the cable connections between the chassis and the target device and ports.
11. Run supportSave on the active CP blade. The information recorded can be very important in case
you have difficulties during the replacement process.

Disconnecting from network and fabric:

About this task
Complete the following steps to disconnect the chassis from the network.
Procedure
1. Shut down the device using the sysShutdown command on the active CP blade.
switch:admin> sysshutdown
This command will shutdown the operating systems on your switch.
You are required to power-cycle the switch in order to restore operation.
Are you sure you want to shutdown the switch [y/n]?y
HA is disabled
Stopping blade 1
Shutting down the blade....
Stopping blade 2
Shutting down the blade....
Stopping blade 8
Shutting down the blade....
Broadcast message from root (pts/1) Tue April 12 14:23:06 2008...
The system is going down for system halt NOW !!
DANGER
2. Power off the chassis by removing the power cords from the power supplies and the power outlets.
3. Remove the chassis door.
4. Label the cables connected to all blades and record the connections. Per connection, identify the slot
and port, the device connected, and the slot or port on the connected device.
Disconnect the power cord from all power sources to completely remove power from
the device.
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Replacing the Chassis

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