How can I see my VSS status?

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Solution

Open a command window.
At the command prompt, type vssadmin list providers, and then press ENTER.
Confirm that Microsoft VSS provider is listed as:
Type vssadmin list writers at the command prompt, and then press ENTER.
Confirm that all the VSS writers are showing:

How does Cisco VSS work?

VSS mode combines a pair of switches into a single network element. VSS mode manages the redundant links, which externally act as a single port channel. VSS mode simplifies network configuration and operation by reducing the number of Layer 3 routing neighbors and by providing a loop-free Layer 2 topology.

What is Cisco StackWise?

The Cisco StackWise technology is used to link multiple switches and establish a single switching unit. StackWise unites separate fixed-configuration switches into one logical switching stack. The technology supports voice, video, and Gigabit Ethernet applications.

How do you implement VSS?

Configuration Steps

STEP1: Assigning Virtual Switch Domain and Switch Numbers. First you have to configure the same virtual switch domain number on both switches of the VSS.
STEP2: Configuring VSL Port Channel.
STEP3: configure the VSL ports.
STEP4: Converting the Switch to Virtual Switch Mode:

How do I view VSS logs?

Take the ‘Other Tasks’ > ‘View Windows VSS Events…’ menu option. Use this option to view Windows Events to help resolve backup failures. Windows events are logged by the system and can be used to troubleshoot problems during an image or file and folder backup.

What is VSL in VSS?

A virtual switching system (VSS) contains two chassis that communicate using the virtual switch link (VSL). VSL is a special port group. We recommend that you configure both of the 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports on the supervisor engines as VSL ports.

What is the difference between StackWise and StackWise virtual?

What is the difference between StackWise-480 and StackWise Virtual? The existing StackWise technology significantly streamlines the access or distribution layer using high-speed back-panel StackWise ports and cables. The new StackWise Virtual increases switch stack function over the network ports and cables.