Run Msm-Failover - Extreme Networks ExtremeWare XOS Command Reference Manual

ExtremeWare XOS 11.5 supports only the Summit X450 family of switches and the BlackDiamond 8800 series switch.

run msm-failover

run msm-failover
run msm-failover {force}
Description
Causes a user-specified node failover.
Syntax Description
force Force failover to occur.
Default
N/A.
Usage Guidelines
Use this command to cause the primary MSM to failover to the backup MSM.
Before you initiate failover, use the command to confirm that the nodes are in
show switch {detail}
sync and have identical software and switch configurations. If the output shows MASTER and
BACKUP (InSync), the two MSMs are in sync.
If the MSMs are not in sync, and both MSMs are running ExtremeWare XOS 11.0 or later, use the
command to get the two MSMs in sync. This command ensures that the backup has the
synchronize
same software in flash as the master.
NOTE
Both the backup and the master MSMs must be running ExtremeWare XOS 11.0 or later to use the
synchronize
command.
If the MSMs are not in sync, and one MSM is running ExtremeWare XOS 10.1 or earlier, specify the
option of the command. By specifying , failover occurs regardless of
force run msm-failover force
the version of software running on the MSMs.
Example
The following command causes a user-specified MSM failover:
run msm-failover
History
This command was first available in ExtremeWare XOS 10.1.
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ExtremeWare XOS 11.5 Command Reference Guide