How do you reload a VSS switch?

In order to bond these two using VSS we will have to do the following:

1. Configure a virtual switch domain on both switches and configure one switch as “switch 1” and the other one as “switch 2”.
2. Configure the virtual switch links.
3. Execute the conversion command which will reboot the switches.

How does Cisco VSS work?

The Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Virtual Switching System (VSS) allows the clustering of two or more physical chassis together into a single, logical entity. This technology allows for enhancements in all areas of network design, including high availability, scalability, management, and maintenance.

What is VSL Cisco?

The VSS domain consists of two supervisors—one in each member chassis connected via a Virtual Switch Link (VSL). A VSL facilitates the communication between two switches. Within the VSS, one chassis supervisor is designated as active and the other as hot-standby. Both use Stateful Switch Over (SSO) technology.

How can I see my VSS status?

To check the VSS provider/writer status.

1. Open a command window.
2. At the command prompt, type vssadmin list providers, and then press ENTER.
3. Confirm that Microsoft VSS provider is listed as:
4. Type vssadmin list writers at the command prompt, and then press ENTER.
5. Confirm that all the VSS writers are showing:

How to reload only the standby VSS switch?

11-22-2020 09:57 PM actually that depends on which switch is Actvie and which one is standby. by the way you can check that with commands like “#sh switch virtual” or “#sh redundancy states”. if you want to reload only the standby switch, you can use “#redundancy reload peer” command.

When to reload VSL in dual active situation?

Jan 26 13:23:34.877: %DUALACTIVE-1-VSL_RECOVERED: VSL has recovered during dual-active situation: Reloading switch 1 Jan 26 13:23:34.909: %SYS-5-RELOAD: Reload requested Reload Reason: Reload Command. After the reloading, the VSS is recovered; the control plane remains active on the previous standby virtual switch.

Is it possible to reload the active virtual switch?

You can perform these tasks through the console of the active virtual switch. It may be more desirable to reload a member of the Cisco Virtual Switching System rather than the entire system. You can accomplish this reloading in multiple ways. You can reset the active virtual switch in two ways.

What happens when VSS goes into recovery mode?

If you have Dual-active Detection (DAD) enabled and the VSL links between devices fail the standby switch will go active. The current active switch will be informed of this over the DAD links and go into recovery mode to stop a split-brain situation occurring.