HP StorageWorks 2.12 Edge Switch - Manual (Page 164)

Using Maintenance Features
164 Edge Switch Element Manager User Guide
Execute an IPL
Caution: The Ethernet connection between the HAFM appliance and switch is
interrupted momentarily during an initial program load (IPL). However, this
does not interrupt Fibre Channel traffic.
Caution: An IPL is not intended for ordinary or casual use and should only be
performed if the control processor (CTP) is suspected to be faulty. Do not use
this option unless directed by your support representative or if you need to set
the CTP.
If it is necessary to execute an IPL on the switch, use the following steps:
1. Click Maintenance > IPL. A dialog box displays prompting you to continue
the IPL.
Figure 58: IPL Confirmation dialog box
2. If you want to continue the IPL, click Yes.
Clicking IPL causes the Ethernet connection between the switch and HAFM
appliance to drop momentarily. It also causes the following to occur in the
Element Manager window:
■ As the network connection drops, the switch Status table on the Hardware
View turns yellow.
■ The Status field in the table displays No Link and the State field displays
the reason for no link.
■ A gray square displays in the status bar. See Table 2 on page 48 for an
explanation of this status bar display.
■ The FRUs illustrated in the Hardware View do not display. They display again
after the connection is re-established.