Resetting the IDSM2
Reset the IDSM2 to the application partition or the maintenance partition.
Step 3
console> (enable) reset module_number [hdd:1 | cf:1]
Note
Example
console> (enable) reset 3
2003 Feb 01 00:18:23 %SYS-5-MOD_RESET: Module 3 reset from console//
Resetting module 3... This may take several minutes.
2003 Feb 01 00:20:03 %SYS-5-MOD_OK: Module 3 is online.
console> (enable)
Caution
If the IDSM2 is removed from the switch chassis without first being shut down, or the chassis loses
power, you may need to reset the IDSM2 more than once. If the IDSM2 fails to respond after three reset
attempts, boot the maintenance partition, and perform the instructions for restoring the application
partition.
Cisco IOS Software
Use the hw-module module slot_number reset [hdd:1 | cf:1] command in EXEC mode to reset the
IDSM2. The reset process takes several minutes. The IDSM2 boots into the boot partition you specify.
If you do not specify the boot string, the default boot string is used.
To reset the IDSM2 from the CLI, follow these steps:
Log in to the console.
Step 1
Reset the IDSM2.
Step 2
router# hw-module module module-number reset [hdd:1 | cf:1]
Note
Example
router# hw-module module 8 reset
Device BOOT variable for reset =
Warning: Device list is not verified.
Proceed with reload of module? [confirm]
% reset issued for module 8
router#
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If you do not specify either the application partition (hdd:1 the default) or the maintenance
partition (cf:1), the IDSM2 uses the boot device variable.
If you do not specify either the application partition (hdd:1 the default) or the maintenance
partition (cf:1), the IDSM2 uses the boot device variable.
Chapter 7
Installing the IDSM2
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