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Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide, Release 12.2SX
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Chapter 4 Configuring Virtual Switching Systems
Configuring a VSS
Copying the VSS Configuration to a Backup File
Save the configuration file from the VSS active chassis. You may need this file if you convert to virtual
switch mode again. You only need to save the file from the VSS active chassis, because the configuration
file on the VSS standby chassis is identical to the file on the VSS active chassis.
Converting the VSS Active Chassis to Standalone
When you convert the VSS active chassis to standalone mode, the VSS active chassis removes the
provisioning and configuration information related to VSL links and the peer chassis modules, saves the
configuration file, and performs a reload. The chassis comes up in standalone mode with only the
provisioning and configuration data relevant to the standalone system.
The VSS standby chassis of the VSS becomes VSS active. VSL links on this chassis are down because
the peer is no longer available.
To convert the VSS active chassis to standalone mode, perform this task on the VSS active chassis:
Converting the Peer Chassis to Standalone
When you convert the new VSS active chassis to standalone mode, the chassis removes the provisioning
and configuration information related to VSL links and the peer chassis modules, saves the configuration
file and performs a reload. The chassis comes up in standalone mode with only its own provisioning and
configuration data.
To convert the peer chassis to standalone, perform this task on the VSS standby chassis:
Command Purpose
Step 1 Switch-1# copy running-config startup-config (Optional) Saves the running configuration to startup
configuration. This step is only required if there are
unsaved changes in the running configuration that
you want to preserve.
Step 2 Switch-1# copy startup-config disk0:vs-startup-config Copies the startup configuration to a backup file.
Command Purpose
Switch-1# switch convert mode stand-alone Converts Switch 1 to standalone mode.
After you enter the command, you are prompted to
confirm the action. Enter yes.
Command Purpose
Switch-2# switch convert mode stand-alone Converts Switch 2 to standalone mode.
After you enter the command, you are prompted to
confirm the action. Enter yes.