[f-nsp] Management interfaces on Foundry EdgeIron 24G

[Cliff Fogle]

Yes.  I've had that problem once.  Most of the time I have the problem
where the management interface cannot reach it's default gateway.  I can
log into the switch from the same subnet, but not from other subnets.
 
My only suggestions are below.  My favorite, and the one I am currently
doing, is number 3.
 
1.  Upgrade the code.  If it's a vanilla 24G you may not be able to fit
any current code revs on there.  If it's a 24G-A, they have more
storage, and can take new code.
 
2.  Turn off spanning tree.  These suckers have some weird spanning-tree
version detection that just doesn't work.  I've made it a rule not to
run spanning-tree on any EdgeIron.  This may not fix your problem...but
do it anyway.
 
3.  Replace it with a FWSX-424.  Way way way better switch.  These have
been extremely stable with ZERO problems.  
 
In my opinion the OEM EdgeIron switches were a very poor decision on
Foundry's part.  Your entry level gear should be some of your best, it's
frequently a stepping stone to a customer buying much larger equipment.

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From: foundry-nsp-bounces at puck.nether.net
[mailto:foundry-nsp-bounces at puck.nether.net] On Behalf Of Vu Phan
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 3:47 PM
To: foundry-nsp at puck.nether.net
Subject: [f-nsp] Management interfaces on Foundry EdgeIron 24G



Hi, 

I was wondering if anyone else has had any problems with the management
interface suddenly stop working on the older Foundry EdgeIron 24G
(10/100/1000 24 port)switches.  The management interface can't be
reached locally or remotely.  All other data traffic is not affected.
These are the Accton OEM switches.  If any else has experienced this, I
would like to know how you resolved the problems.  Possibly upgrade
firmware or just throw them in the garbage?

Thanks in advance, 

Vu 

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