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submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by westo232@lemmy.world to c/sysadmin@lemmy.world
 

In the middle of a live VLAN readressing of a 200-node company, I encountered this gem. The ports just kept blinking on even after plugging out the cables. (HP aruba 24 port switch)

One turned off after a reboot.

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[–] Monument@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

By the authority conferred to me through the “ownership” of approximately 25cm^2 of Scottish highland from a well-intentioned holiday present, I’m invoking my right as a Lord to grant you a pass on that one.
It would take me a few minutes, too

[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

As a Glencoe lord I support this.

[–] Monument@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 1 month ago

The council has spoken.

They may go forth, unburdened.