Dell EMC SmartFabric OS10 User Guide Release 10.5.0

Changing operating modes

To switch an MX9116n Fabric Switching Engine or MX5108n Ethernet Switch between Full Switch and SmartFabric modes, use the OpenManage Enterprise - Modular interface to create a new fabric.

Full Switch to SmartFabric mode

All Full Switch CLI configuration changes are deleted except for the subset of supported configuration commands that you can also enter and save in SmartFabric mode (see Operating modes).

SmartFabric to Full Switch mode

When you change to Full Switch mode, only the configuration changes you make using the subset of configuration commands supported in both modes that are saved are retained.

In addition, the changes you make to port interfaces are deleted, except for admin state (shutdown/no shutdown), MTU, speed, and auto-negotiation mode. These changes are reapplied when the IOM moves to Full Switch mode.