Monitoring and Managing the Switch
Enable Unit Beaconing
Click the check box to toggle unit beaconing on or off. When the check box has a
check mark, unit beaconing is on, and the system error light (ERR) on the switch
blinks to help users locate the unit managed by the Product Manager. The amber
indicator on the Hardware View also blinks when beaconing is enabled. When
you click the check box to remove the check mark, the unit beaconing is disabled.
Note:
light is off).
Clear System Error Light
Select this to turn off the amber system error light (ERR), located below the green
power (PWR) LED on the switch. This also turns off the amber system error light
indicator in the Hardware View (front view)
IPL Switch
Select this option to initiate an IPL on the switch. When the dialog box displays
confirming the IPL, click Yes.
Note:
when directed by your support personnel.
Refer to
Set Switch Date and Time
Select this option to display the Configure Date and Time dialog box.
1. Click this option to display the Configure Date and Time dialog box.
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You can only enable beaconing if there are no system errors (the system error
An IPL is not intended for ordinary or casual use and should only be performed
"Execute an
IPL" on page 156 for detailed procedures.
The dialog box displays with a check mark (the default) in the Periodic
Date/Time Synchronization check box. If this field is checked, the HAFM
server periodically sets the switch time to automatically synchronize with the
HAFM server time. Daylight savings time automatically updates on the
switch using this option.
The current date and time display in the Date and Time fields. If the Periodic
Date/Time Synchronization field is checked, the Date and Time fields are
disabled (grayed out).
Edge Switch 2/24 Product Manager User Guide