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1226 | S-Series Debugging and Diagnostics
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Exception information on for master or standby units is stored in the flash:/TRACE_LOG_DIR directory.
This directory contains files that save trace information when there has been a task crash or timeout.
On a master unit, the TRACE_LOG_DIR
files can be reached by FTP or by using the show file command
from the flash://TRACE_LOG_DIR directory.
On a Standby unit, the TRACE_LOG_DIR
files can be reached only by using the show file command
from the flash://TRACE_LOG_DIR directory.
Hardware watchdog timer
The hardware watchdog command automatically reboots an FTOS switch/router when a unit is
unresponsive. This is a last resort mechanism intended to prevent a manual power cycle.
Buffer tuning
Buffer Tuning allows you to modify the way your switch allocates buffers from its available memory, and
helps prevent packet drops during a temporary burst of traffic.
The S-Series ASICs implement the key functions of queuing, feature lookups, and forwarding lookups in
hardware.
Forwarding Processor (FP) ASICs provide Ethernet MAC functions, queueing and buffering, as well
as store feature and forwarding tables for hardware-based lookup and forwarding decisions. 1G and
10G interfaces use different FPs.
Table 62-1 describes the type and number of ASICs per platform.
You can tune buffers at three locations, as shown in Figure 62-6.
Note: Non-management member units do not support this functionality.
Command Description
hardware watchdog
Enable the hardware watchdog mechanism.
Table 62-1. ASICS by Platform
Hardware FP CSF
S50N, S50V 2 0
S25V, S25P, S25N 1 0