Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series Command Reference Guide

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Catalyst 4500 Series Switch Cisco IOS Command Reference—Release IOS XE 3.4.0SG and IOS 15.1(2)SG)
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Chapter 2 Cisco IOS Commands for the Catalyst 4500 Series Switches
switch convert mode (virtual switch)
switch convert mode (virtual switch)
To select the switch mode, use the switch convert mode command in privileged EXEC mode.
switch convert mode {stand-alone | virtual}
Syntax Description
Defaults standalone
Command Modes Privileged EXEC mode
Command History
Usage Guidelines You must reboot both switches when you convert a switch to virtual switch mode.
In a VSS, the interface naming convention includes the switch number. For example, you must use
switch/module/port to specify a port on a switching module. The switch convert mode virtual
command converts the configuration file to use the VSS naming convention, and saves a backup copy of
the file in the RP bootflash.
Note After you confirm the command (by entering yes at the prompt), the switch converts the configuration
file and restarts both chassis. After the restart, the chassis is in virtual switch mode. Henceforward, you
must specify interfaces with three identifiers (switch/module/port).
A no form of this command does not exist. You must specify either stand-alone or virtual mode.
You can enter the switch convert mode virtual command only after the standby switch is fully
operational (in hot standby mode). If you enter the command before the standby switch is fully
operational, a message is displayed telling you to try again later.
Note If you have configured your config-register with a value that would skip file parsing during the bootup
process, your change to either a standalone or virtual switch will not take place until you reconfigure
your config-register. The config-register must be allowed to parse files to ensure a conversion from either
a standalone or virtual switch.
stand-alone Specifies standalone mode.
priority Specifies virtual switch mode.
Release Modification
Cisco IOS XE 3.4.0SG and
15.1(2)SG
Support for this command was introduced on the Catalyst 4500 series
switch.

Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series Specifications

General

Series	Catalyst 4500 Series
Category	Switch
Layer Support	Layer 2, Layer 3
Form Factor	Modular chassis
Stackable	No
Chassis Slots	3, 6, 7, 10
Power Supply Options	AC, DC
Redundancy	Power supply, Supervisor engine
Network Management	Cisco IOS Software CLI, SNMP, Cisco Prime Infrastructure
Features	Security, QoS
Port Density	Up to 384 ports per chassis
Security Features	802.1X, ACLs, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard
Supervisor Engine	8-E