02-27-2009 10:40 AM - edited 03-06-2019 04:18 AM
Hi,
I have one question about VSS.
I'm configuring VSS with two 6500 chassis, both have one sup. I don't have 10G module, so there is only one connection (two cables in etherchannel).
So, I'm testing VSS redundancy, and I pull out these cables. There is some possibility that someone can do something like that in real world :). After that I have two ACTIVE supervisors, and uplink ports (configured for ether-channel) on access switches goes to errdisable state!!
So, my whole network depends on these two cables!!
So, I need to configure errdisable recovery on all access switches or you have some better idea?
I would like to hear your opinion.
Regards,
Vlaho
02-27-2009 12:20 PM
Hello Vlaho,
have a look at
dual active detection section
different methods are available including the usage of a dedicated second port-channel + BFD, or PAGP+ to detect indirectly via access switches
see
Hope to help
Giuseppe
03-02-2009 03:24 AM
Hi,
well now I configured PAGP and fast-hello detection.
Fast-hello works fine, but with PAGP I have some problems.
I got that the other switch is not dual-active detect capable.
Other switches are 3560 and 2960 and etherchannel is mode desirable. Versions are c3560-ipbase-mz.122-35.SE5.bin and c2960-lanbase-mz.122-44.SE3.bin.
What else do I need to configure or upgrade software or something else?
Regarads,
Vlaho
03-02-2009 05:09 AM
Hello Vlaho,
here you can find a list of devices that support Enhanced PAGP needed for dual active detection
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst6500/ios/12.2SX/release/notes/ol_14271.html
I think you should switch to BFD over a dedicated etherchannel because the original config guide document speaks of C6500 with Sup32 or Sup720 as capable to process the new TLV for VSS.
In fact, also the product overview for C3750 12.2(46)SE doesn't list enhanced PAGP.
You can use concurrently BFD and fast-hello detection, that is better then relying on a third device (according to me)
Hope to help
Giuseppe
03-03-2009 07:24 AM
Hi Giuseppe,
well, I have upgraded all my switches and now it works fine.
Enhanced PaGP and fast-hello work fine, and I will use both metods for dual-detection.
Thanks a lot for quick answers
Regards,
Vlaho
03-03-2009 08:39 AM
Hello Vlaho,
good news to know that you solved your issue.
if I've correctly understood with the correct IOS image the C3750 and C2960 can pass the new TLV of enhanced PAGP ?
Best Regards
Giuseppe
03-03-2009 11:59 PM
Hello Giuseppe,
it's right. With new IOS images everything works fine.
Regards,
Vlaho
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