Firmware update to Flex switch failed, indicating an error with the message DCSS_RC_CDT_FAIL

Use this information to troubleshoot an IOM: Reported ***ERROR*** DCSS_RC_CDT_FAIL error message in the jobs log. This indicates that the Flex switch might be powered off or might be experiencing some other communication problem.

Take following actions in this order. After each step, try updating the firmware again.
  1. Ensure that the Flex switch is powered on.
  2. Ensure that the Flex switch has a valid IP address.
  3. Reset the Flex switch.
  4. Reset/reboot CMM.