Fast Restart
It is recommended to use restart instead of reset system for the following scenarios to reduce network and service downtime and provide better serviceability:
- LAG Mode Change
- Mobility Mode Change
- Web-authentication cert installation
- Clear Configuration
The Fast Restart feature is supported on Cisco WLC 7510, 8510, 5520, 8540, and vWLC from release 8.1.
To restart the controller:
(Cisco Controller) >restart The system has unsaved changes. Would you like to save them now? (y/N) y Updating HBL license statistics file Done. Configuration Saved! System will now restart! Updating license storage ... Done.