StorageWorks MSA 1000

[Ivan A]

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.

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?

I need the switch to remain up and unaffected during the controller removal. How does this work?

[Ivan A]

Contacted HP Support and they said "You Crazy!" Shut it all down and bring it all backup up, Fool!

[Johnny von Heimerall]

:)

No the switch should not be affected.
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.
Or do i misunderstand you when you say "locked up"?