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Administrative features, Real-time clock, Latency – Cisco SFS 7008 User Manual

Page 20: Non-volatile memory, Vital product data storage, Diagnostics

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Administrative Features

Real-Time Clock

The Topspin 270 maintains correct time regardless of power conditions or connectivity.

Latency

The Topspin 270 has port to port latency of less than 600ns.

Non-Volatile Memory

The memory supports up to:

three stored system images (not including recovery image)

one week of log files at normal verbosity; and one day of log files at maximum verbosity

Vital Product Data Storage

Vital Product Data (VPD) is stored in non-volatile memory in the Chassis ID module (refer to

“Chassis

ID Module” on page 19

) and the Fabric Controller that is installed in the Core slot (refer to

“Fabric

Controller Modules” on page 18

), and is available electronically. Some VPD info can be accessed via

CLI, the Java GUI, or the Web GUI.
The following Vital Product Data can be recovered by returning a Field Replaceable Unit to the original
manufacturer. Note: This requires the appropriate support contract.

Power on hours

Manufacturing part number

Serial number

Final test date

Card ID

Failure code

Failure date

Operation status

Failure log

OEM part number

Diagnostics

Refer to

“About Diagnostic Tests” on page 89

for more detailed information.

The following tests are run to determine operational status:

Power On Self Test (POST) is performed on all system components during power on to determine
operational readiness.

Redundant components' operational status is ensured periodically during normal operation,
including the logic required to perform the transition from faulted/primary to redundant
component. Detection of abnormal status is reported.