Switch Convert Mode (Virtual Switch) - Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series Command Reference Manual

Chapter 2 Cisco IOS Commands for the Catalyst 4500 Series Switches

switch convert mode (virtual switch)

To select the switch mode, use the switch convert mode command in privileged EXEC mode.
Syntax Description
stand-alone
priority
Defaults standalone
Command Modes Privileged EXEC mode
Command History Release
Cisco IOS XE 3.4.0SG and
15.1(2)SG
Usage Guidelines You must reboot both switches when you convert a switch to virtual switch mode.
In a VSS, the interface naming convention includes the switch number. For example, you must use
switch/module/port to specify a port on a switching module. The switch convert mode virtual
command converts the configuration file to use the VSS naming convention, and saves a backup copy of
the file in the RP bootflash.
Note After you confirm the command (by entering yes at the prompt), the switch converts the configuration
file and restarts both chassis. After the restart, the chassis is in virtual switch mode. Henceforward, you
must specify interfaces with three identifiers (switch/module/port).
A no form of this command does not exist. You must specify either stand-alone or virtual mode.
You can enter the switch convert mode virtual command only after the standby switch is fully
operational (in hot standby mode). If you enter the command before the standby switch is fully
operational, a message is displayed telling you to try again later.
If you have configured your config-register with a value that would skip file parsing during the bootup
Note
process, your change to either a standalone or virtual switch will not take place until you reconfigure
your config-register. The config-register must be allowed to parse files to ensure a conversion from either
a standalone or virtual switch.
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switch convert mode {stand-alone | virtual}
Specifies standalone mode.
Specifies virtual switch mode.
Modification
Support for this command was introduced on the Catalyst 4500 series
switch.
Catalyst 4500 Series Switch Cisco IOS Command Reference—Release IOS XE 3.4.0SG and IOS 15.1(2)SG)
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