6509 Power Down

mchiaravalle_2 · ‎08-12-2008

Hi,

I need to power down, move, and bring back on line a 6509 with one sup720. Other than making sure the config is saved, is there anything else (bootup related) that I should be aware of or perform before the move show ver shows his switch has been online for nearly 2 1/2 years.

Thanks

Jon Marshall · ‎08-12-2008

There are some modules that you should shutdown first before powering down the chassis such as the Firewall Services Module. There is a command in the IOS to do this

6500# hw-module module 7 shutdown

where FWSM is in slot 7.

The ethernet modules are fine with just a shutdown of the chassis.

Apart from that just be aware that if the switch has not be rebooted for 2 1/2 years you may have some issues with some of the modules. Hopefully you won't but i have seen modules that were working perfectly well stop working when the switch has been rebooted.

I'm not trying to worry you :) and chances are you will be fine but just be aware this can happen.

Good luck

Jon

mchiaravalle_2 · ‎08-12-2008

Ok thanks

No FWSM in this one. Just the sup, NAM, and ethernet. I'll shut down the4 NAM first.