Cluster switch IP not reachable
Applies to
- Cluster Switch
- Management switch
Issue
- Cluster switch is showing as IP not reachable
cn1610-sw2 cluster-network x.x.x.x CN1610
Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxx
Is Monitored: false
Reason: IP address not reachable
Software Version: 1.2.0.7
Version Source: ISDP
- Trying to ping the switch shows dropped packets
C:\Users\username>ping x.x.x.x
Pinging x.x.x.x with 32 bytes of data:
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
- Unable to SSH to the switch.
- Management ports are reported offline.
- Power cycling the switch does not restore connectivity.
- Moving the cable connected to the management switch to a different port allows the cluster switch to be pinged.