Do you need to clear the switch configuration prior to applying a new RCF?
Applies to
- RCF
- Cisco Cluster Interconnect Switches
- Broadcom Cluster Interconnect Switches
Answer
Yes , It is required
- Applying a new RCF will merge with the previous RCF and not replace it
Additional Information
- AFF and FAS switch docs
- How to clear configuration on a Cisco interconnect switch while retaining remote connectivity
- How to clear configuration on a Broadcom interconnect switch while retaining remote connectivity
- Clearing the configuration of a switch may clear the management port settings
- A console connection will be required to communicate to the switch until the management port is setup again
- Clearing the configuration of a switch may clear the management port settings
- Warnings when applying RCF to Nexus 3132Q-V cluster network switch
- Cisco switches not forwarding frames on ISL links after applying RCF file