https://community.hpe.com/t5/msa-storage/storageworks-msa-1000/m-p/1129246#M5339 :)<BR /><BR />No the switch should not be affected.<BR />And if that controller is aleary in a lock-up state it shouldnt either cause any IO problems when reseating it as its already failed. <BR />Or do i misunderstand you when you say "locked up"? Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:56:36 GMT Johnny von Heimerall 2010-02-17T07:56:36Z https://community.hpe.com/t5/msa-storage/storageworks-msa-1000/m-p/1129244#M5337 My msa1000 has two 2/8 switches installed and two controllers. I need to reboot the controller on the right. I locked it up and cannot access it from the CLI. Because this controller is locked up i cannot access the other controller either. <BR /> <BR /> Connected to the f/c switch is another san which is in production. If i remove this controller from the box will the switch be affected?<BR /> <BR /> I need the switch to remain up and unaffected during the controller removal. How does this work? Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:13:08 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/msa-storage/storageworks-msa-1000/m-p/1129244#M5337 Ivan A 2010-01-05T15:13:08Z https://community.hpe.com/t5/msa-storage/storageworks-msa-1000/m-p/1129245#M5338 Contacted HP Support and they said "You Crazy!" Shut it all down and bring it all backup up, Fool! Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:36:21 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/msa-storage/storageworks-msa-1000/m-p/1129245#M5338 Ivan A 2010-02-05T17:36:21Z https://community.hpe.com/t5/msa-storage/storageworks-msa-1000/m-p/1129246#M5339 :)<BR /><BR />No the switch should not be affected.<BR />And if that controller is aleary in a lock-up state it shouldnt either cause any IO problems when reseating it as its already failed. <BR />Or do i misunderstand you when you say "locked up"? Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:56:36 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/msa-storage/storageworks-msa-1000/m-p/1129246#M5339 Johnny von Heimerall 2010-02-17T07:56:36Z