Brocade Communications Systems Brocade Backbone DCX 8510-4 - Manual (Page 119)

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Brocade DCX 8510-4 chassis removal and replacement
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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.”
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 Brocade DCX 8510-4 is restored to the fabric to verify
that no unintentional changes have occurred to the fabric.
switch:admin> supportshow
version: 7.0.0
<output truncated>
switch:admin>
8. Record the cable connections between the Brocade DCX 8510-4 and the target device and
ports.
9. Run supportSave on the active CP. The information recorded can be very important in case you
have difficulties during the replacement process.
Disconnecting from the network and fabric
Complete the following steps to disconnect the chassis from the network.
1. Shut down the Brocade DCX 8510-4 using the sysShutdown command on the active CP.
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....
Stopping blade 8
Shutting down the blade....
Broadcast message from root (pts/1) Tue Jul 18 14:23:06 2008...