Connectrix: Brocade: Management Port is flapping
Summary: Ping results to FC switch show 100% and 0% in short duration. This KB explains what causes the issue and how to fix it.
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Symptoms
The issue was noticed when the IP switch port was blinking amber and the ping to the switch was not working intermittently.
If you have physical access to the switch, follow the below KB article and see if the issue gets fixed:
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-in/000059228/connectrix-b-series-brocade-how-to-recover-from-hung-state-on-management-ethernet-port-with-no-access-using-webtools-telnet-or-ssh
If you have physical access to the switch, follow the below KB article and see if the issue gets fixed:
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-in/000059228/connectrix-b-series-brocade-how-to-recover-from-hung-state-on-management-ethernet-port-with-no-access-using-webtools-telnet-or-ssh
Cause
This is a rare hardware issue.
Resolution
Resolution:
1) Replace the Management Cable between FC and IP switch.
2) Reboot the switch during the downtime as it is disruptive.
3) If the issue is not resolved, replace the Switch.
1) Replace the Management Cable between FC and IP switch.
2) Reboot the switch during the downtime as it is disruptive.
3) If the issue is not resolved, replace the Switch.
Affected Products
Connectrix B-SeriesArticle Properties
Article Number: 000224089
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 16 Apr 2024
Version: 1
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