02-16-2008 05:50 AM - edited 03-05-2019 09:12 PM
02-16-2008 06:33 AM
Hi,
There is no command to shutdown a Cisco Router or Switch.
Regards,
Dandy
02-16-2008 08:31 AM
If you want to shutdown a router (don't understand the reason for that, but anyway), then I recommend purchasing a 'managed' power supply. Remote control the power supply and deactivate the 'power port' where the router is connected to.
HTH,
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Edison.
02-17-2008 04:16 PM
Personally, when a router gives me trouble, I just use a sledge hammer to shut it down. :-D
02-18-2008 08:12 AM
It is worth noting that the sledge hammer approach invalidates the manufacturer's warranty in almost all cases.
There is no IOS command to shut down a router. You can reload one, but you can't shut one down. You can also disable specific interfaces by using the "shutdown" command in that interfaces' configuration mode. Alternatively, if a full shutdown is needed, Cisco routers come with a power switch on the chassis.
Incidentally, does anyone know why Cisco's switches don't have an on/off switch, when their routers do?
Cheers
Graeme
02-18-2008 08:40 AM
> Incidentally, does anyone know why Cisco's switches don't have an on/off switch, when their routers do?
Not all Cisco switches, just the access switches (29xx, 35xx and 37xx). The 4500 and 6500 have on/off button. The answer has to do a lot with cost.
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Edison.
02-18-2008 01:55 PM
"The answer has to do a lot with cost."
A good sledge hammer only costs 10 bucks!
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