chassis convert mode irf

Use chassis convert mode irf to enable IRF mode.

Use undo chassis convert mode to restore the default.

Syntax

chassis convert mode irf

undo chassis convert mode

Default

The device operates in standalone mode.

Views

System view

Predefined user roles

network-admin

Usage guidelines

To set up an IRF fabric, place all member devices in IRF mode after you configure member IDs, priorities, and IRF port settings for the member devices. In standalone mode, a device cannot form an IRF fabric with other devices.

The device automatically reboots for the mode change to take effect. During the reboot, you may choose to have the system automatically convert the startup configuration file. Automatic configuration conversion prevents slot- or interface-related settings from becoming invalid. For example, the system adds member ID information to interface numbers and file paths in IRF mode.

IRF generates packets on a device in IRF mode even if the device does not form an IRF fabric with any other devices. To conserve system resources, set a device to standalone mode after removing it from an IRF fabric.

Examples

# Enable IRF mode.

<Sysname> system-view
[Sysname] chassis convert mode irf
The device will switch to IRF mode and reboot. You are recommended to save the current running configuration and specify the configuration file for the next startup. Continue? [Y/N]:y
Do you want to convert the content of the next startup configuration file flash:/startup.cfg to make it available in IRF mode? [Y/N]:y
Now rebooting, please wait...
Saving the converted configuration file to the main board succeeded.
Slot 1:
 Saving the converted configuration file succeeded.
 Now rebooting, please wait...

# Restore standalone mode.

<Sysname> system-view
[Sysname] undo chassis convert mode
The device will switch to stand-alone mode and reboot. You are recommended to save the current running configuration and specify the configuration file for the next startup. Continue? [Y/N]:y
Do you want to convert the content of the next startup configuration file flash:/startup.cfg to make it available in stand-alone mode? [Y/N]:y
Now rebooting, please wait...
Saving the converted configuration file to the main board succeeded.
Chassis 2 Slot 1:
Saving the converted configuration file succeeded.
Now rebooting, please wait...