Hello, im currently running firmware ver 08.0.30tT7f3 is it worth it upgrading? what does the newer firmware give me?
depends.Hello, im currently running firmware ver 08.0.30tT7f3 is it worth it upgrading? what does the newer firmware give me?
Failing RAM maybe? Would likely be very hard if not impossible to catch in logs given the way the whole system is run from memory and virtually nothing is written back to the NAND storage. I don't know if that SODIMM look module is actual replaceable RAM or something else.So, my trusty ICX6610-48P has started resetting itself randomly, usually between 10 and 30 minutes between reboots. Not seeing anything in any of the logs on the device when it comes back up, and I wasn't seeing anything on the serial console either before or after a reset. I jerry-rigged my network with a different switch so my wife and kids could at least keep using the wifi today and I could work from home, but OpenHAB and stuff are down for now.
I was able to find a replacement ICX6610-48P from a local recycler for not too much of a premium over eBay prices and will swap it in after work today after licensing it and making sure it's updated to the latest FW per the guide.
As far as diagnosing the issue with the old switch, anyone have any ideas? I've got dual PSUs and I tried running it on each one individually, but the issue persists. Not sure what else to look at, really, in the absence of any log output.
That's a good thought... I'll pop it open later and look and see and look in my parts bin for a replacement to test out.Failing RAM maybe? Would likely be very hard if not impossible to catch in logs given the way the whole system is run from memory and virtually nothing is written back to the NAND storage. I don't know if that SODIMM look module is actual replaceable RAM or something else.
That's a good thought... I'll pop it open later and look and see and look in my parts bin for a replacement to test out.
Honestly I was kinda hoping for a stack trace or something like that to be written to the serial console by whatever kernel these things run before the reset, assuming it's a software issue or a catchable hardware failure. RAM failure might not qualify as that, though.
One other thought I had was the CMOS battery...I did glimpse something in the web UI when I was monitoring it for resets that indicated its clock was not set. But I would hope a failing CMOS battery in enterprise gear wouldn't cause the whole switch to go down...
Edit: I'm assuming if it's not the CMOS battery (if it has one) or RAM, then the thing is probably just toast since I don't think there are any other serviceable components inside...
That's what I had going. Got nada. But I'll try again just to confirm.@Dave Corder
The one additional diagnostic I can think of is plug in the serial, and open up a terminal to monitor outputs. Putty (and I assume others) can dump the output to a log file on the client PC. Maybe something useful will pop up right before the boot output when it reboots?
the ram is easily replaceable but it's a very oddball type Centon Lot of 2 RD703G01 2GB PC2-5300 Reg ECC CL5 DDR2 667Mhz 1 Rank SODIMM 6-2 | eBayThat's a good thought... I'll pop it open later and look and see and look in my parts bin for a replacement to test out.
Honestly I was kinda hoping for a stack trace or something like that to be written to the serial console by whatever kernel these things run before the reset, assuming it's a software issue or a catchable hardware failure. RAM failure might not qualify as that, though.
One other thought I had was the CMOS battery...I did glimpse something in the web UI when I was monitoring it for resets that indicated its clock was not set. But I would hope a failing CMOS battery in enterprise gear wouldn't cause the whole switch to go down...
The plot thickens...After running fine for ~28 hours, my new-to-me switch spontaneously rebooted a couple times as well. This leads me to believe that the issue is not the switches themselves but that the UPS they have been connected to somehow triggering the PSUs to think the mains is disconnected.the ram is easily replaceable but it's a very oddball type Centon Lot of 2 RD703G01 2GB PC2-5300 Reg ECC CL5 DDR2 667Mhz 1 Rank SODIMM 6-2 | eBay
swapping the ram would be my second thing, after checking/swapping PSUs (which it seems like you already did)
I suspect it may be something along those lines. I don't have logs from the UPS, unfortunately, because it's a consumer-grade device (and I don't have the optional SNMP/network add-on for it). I've moved the PDU for my network gear to an APC rack-mount UPS and it's holding steady for now...fingers crossed. Stability is top priority since I WFH, but this weekend I might do some experimenting with various power scenarios and see what I can deduce.Transfer time is 4ms per spec which should be low enough. Maybe it’s taking slightly longer and the DC bricks have enough capacitance to not have a problem but the ICX trips?
The frequency at which it’s happening, do you have logs of if/why the UPS is switching over? Like I know my APC units will switch on under/over volt conditions and my rack mounted online/double conversion units will also trigger due to noise issues.
You could try plugging one PSU straight to mains power (with a suitable surge suppressor) and see if the switch stabilizes.
I went down the path of replacing ram (thanks @fohdeesha) , didn't solve it. check air flow, trying single psu, from dual etc. etc.I've moved the PDU for my network gear to an APC rack-mount UPS and it's holding steady for now...fingers crossed. Stability is top priority since I WFH, but this weekend I might do some experimenting with various power scenarios and see what I can deduce.
Port 1/2/1: Type : 10GE Passive Twinax 5m (SFP +) (Not supported)
Vendor: CISCO-TYCO Version: R
Part# : 1-2053783-3 Serial#: TED1729C53N
show media ethernet 1/2/3
Port 1/2/3: Type : 10GE Passive Twinax 3m (SFP +) (Not supported)
Vendor: OEM Version: 01
Part# : CAB-10GSFP-P3M Serial#: S220404040505
anything other than brocade branded stuff will show that message under show media, it doesn't affect anything and you can ignore itI just got my ICX 6450 and I'm not having any luck with SFP+ DAC cables. They all say not supported.
This is my first 10g switch, so it's all new to me.
I'm trying to hook up my Dell R730 with a X520 10g card and I've also got a couple of other DL380 with HP 10G cards
What should I get? or should I just go SR lc to lc patch fiber? cable run is in the same rack so about 6 feet
Code:Port 1/2/1: Type : 10GE Passive Twinax 5m (SFP +) (Not supported) Vendor: CISCO-TYCO Version: R Part# : 1-2053783-3 Serial#: TED1729C53N
And I also tried a 10Gtek
Code:show media ethernet 1/2/3 Port 1/2/3: Type : 10GE Passive Twinax 3m (SFP +) (Not supported) Vendor: OEM Version: 01 Part# : CAB-10GSFP-P3M Serial#: S220404040505