Disconnecting From The Network And Fabric - Dell PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Replacement Procedure

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switchShow
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fabricShow
Copy the command output into a text file named "SANbefor.txt" on a workstation. After the PowerConnect
B-DCX-4S is restored to the fabric, this information can be used to verify that no unintentional changes have
occurred to the fabric.
switch:admin> nsshow
Enter Pid COS PortName NodeName TTL
<output truncated>
switch:admin> nsallshow
12 Nx_Ports in the Fabric
<output truncated>
switch:admin> switchshow
switchName: switch
<output truncated>
switch:admin> fabricshow
Switch ID Worldwide Name Enet IP Addr FC IP Addr Name
<output truncated>
switch:admin>
7. Enter supportShow; then, copy the command output into a text file named "spptshow.txt" on a workstation.
NOTE
The supportShow command has a very long output and time for completion. It may last 20 minutes or longer
depending on the size of the SAN.
This file provides a backup of all the information that might be required by Technical Support. The information
can be used after the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is restored to the fabric, to verify that no unintentional changes
have occurred to the fabric.
switch:admin> supportshow
version: 6.2.0
<output truncated>
switch:admin>
8. Record the cable connections between the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S and the target device and ports
a workstation.

Disconnecting from the network and fabric

1. Shut down the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S using the sysShutdown command.
switch:admin> sysshutdown
This command will shutdown the operating systems on your switch.
You are required to power-cycle the switch in order to restore operation.
Are you sure you want to shutdown the switch [y/n]?y
HA is disabled
Stopping blade 1
Shutting down the blade....
Stopping blade 2
Shutting down the blade....
PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Chassis Replacement Procedure
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