Reference v4.1.0 Instruction Manual

564 Network OS Command Reference

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protect-mode enable

Enables protect mode.

Synopsis protect-mode enable

no protect-mode enable

Operands None

Defaults None

Command Modes Privileged EXEC mode

Description Use this command to enable or disable protect mode. In the Blade Center Chassis environment,

the Advanced Management Module (AMM) controls the operation of the switch by configuring and

initializing it. Protect mode of operation is a special mode which needs to be supported by both the

switch and the AMM. Protect mode results in the AMM ceding control to the switch. The AMM loses

its ability to perform some or all of the operations on the AMM. Once the AMM cedes control to the

switch, the control can be given back to the AMM only by disabling protect mode on the switch.

Once the switch enters protect mode, AMM’s requests to perform any operations are ignored until

the Network Administrator permits them. This behavior is preserved through power cycles, even

after it is inserted into a different bay or chassis.

Usage Guidelines Enter no protect-mode enable to disable this command.

Examples None