Replacing a non-redundant Sup 720 on C6500

[jim_berlow]

We have a single Sup 720 installed in a Cat 6513 which has failed (and is creating a number of problems). I've worked with TAC and have a brand new Sup 720 to replace it with. Both the MSFC and PFC versions are the same between the existing and new.

Here's my question - can I just insert this new Sup 720 into the redundant slot, let it sync the config, and then force a failover? Or am I going to have some kind of a problem since the existing one has already failed (show module shows it has failed)?

Thanks,

Jim

[Roman Rodichev]

it won't sync the config if the primary sup has failed. Remove bad SUP, put new one in, copy paste config

[Mark Yeates]

Jim,

I would say it would depend on how faulty and what the issue is with your current SUP. You could always give it a shot (since you probably have already planned downtime anyways). Just make sure you have a backup config.

A while back I was able to do what you are planning to do and it worked fine for me. Although the issues were rather minor it was still accomplished.

HTH,

Mark