Unexpected switch reboot Raslog Module Initialisation failed rc=-1

Applies to

• MetroCluster FC
• Brocade G610
• Brocade 6505
• Brocade 300

Issue

• Unable to run any commands on switch:

xxx:admin> switchshow
rbash: switchshow: command not found
fabsys device open:
No such device or address
fabsys device open: No such device or address
fabsys device open: No such device or
address

xxx:admin> reboot
fabos not yet initialized: -1
fabsys device open: No such device or address
fabsys device
open: No such device or address
fabsys device open: No such device or address

• Unexpected switch reboot and during boot following is reported:

Problem Summary: Raslog Module Initialisation failed rc=-1
fabsys device open: No such device or
address
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* Fabric OS has detected frequent switch reboot condition.   *
* Following actions can be taken to recover the switch:      *
* -
Use supportsave to collect supportsave data.             *
* - Contact Brocade support team for further assistance.     *
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sysmodAttach
open failed: No such device or address
sysconModel: : Illegal seek
can't get Sw Model= 1, default to SilkwormsysmodAttach open
failed: No such device or address
sysconModel: : Illegal seek
can't get Sw Model= 1, default to SilkwormsysmodAttach open failed:
No such device or address
sysconModel: : Illegal seek
can't get Sw Model= 1, default to SilkwormsysmodAttach open failed: No such
device or address
sysconModel: : Illegal seek
can't get Sw Model= 1, default to SilkwormswitchName: fabosShowInit failed with al
switch:144:admin>