Synchronize - Extreme Networks ExtremeWare XOS Command Reference Manual

Configuration and Image Commands

synchronize

synchronize
Description
Replicates all saved images and configurations from the primary MSM to the backup MSM on the
BlackDiamond 10808 switch.
Syntax Description
This command has no arguments or variables.
Usage Guidelines
This command:
1 Reboots the backup MSM to prepare it for synchronizing with the primary MSM
2 Performs a binary copy of the primary MSM to the backup MSM, including the primary and
secondary software images, all configurations and policies, and temporary files
3 Reboots the backup MSM after replication is complete
To use the
synchronize
ExtremeWare XOS 11.0 or later.
When you install a backup MSM, you are not prompted to synchronize the images and the
configurations from the primary. If not synchronized, the backup uses its image and the primary's
configuration. This image/configuration mismatch will likely cause the switch to operate differently
after failover. Use the
synchronize
primary to the backup.
If you have not saved your runtime configuration, you are prompted to save it when you use the
command. A message similar to the following appears:
synchronize
Do you want to save configuration changes to primary.cfg? (y or n)
Enter to save the configuration and continue with synchronizing the MSMs. Enter
y
operation. If you enter , messages similar to the following appear:
y
Saving configuration on primary MSM ...... done!
Synchronizing configuration to backup MSM .. done!
After the configuration has been saved and replicated to the backup MSM, synchronization begins.
After the initial reboot, if the backup MSM is not available or does not respond within 120 seconds, the
synchronize operation fails.
Use the
show switch {detail}
MSM.
944
command, both the backup and the primary MSMs must be running
command to replicate all saved images and configurations from the
command to verify that the backup MSM is in sync with the primary
to cancel the
n
ExtremeWare XOS 11.0 Command Reference Guide