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Files and Directories Boot and Image Files Although the flash memory on OmniSwitch 6600 Family switches can contain many file types (e.g., log and snapshot files), there are four specific file types that provide key switch and network functions. These files include the boot.cfg file, boot.params file, boot.slot.cfg file, and image (.img) files. boot.params File The boot.params file provides IP address, gateway, and mask information for the switch. This information is required for Ethernet connections to the switch. This file also contains default console port parameters (baud rate, etc.) and can be modified via the modify boot parameters CLI command. In order to be read by the switch, the boot.params file must be placed in the /flash directory. If the file is deleted for any reason, a new boot.params file will be automatically generated on the next system boot. However, all user-configured information, such as IP address, gateway, and mask information, will be lost. Therefore, it is recommended that you keep a backup copy of this file at all times. boot.cfg File The boot.cfg file stores your network configuration parameters. When you first boot the switch, no boot.cfg file is present. This file is automatically generated when you first issue a write memory command to save your configuration changes. The file is then automatically placed in the /flash/working directory. Important. Your switch must be running from the /flash/working directory in order to save changes to the boot.cfg file. Refer to "Working and Certified Directories" on page 51 for more information. Once the configuration parameters stored in the boot.cfg file are considered tested and reliable, the file can be copied to the /flash/certified directory and become part of the "last known good" software for the switch. If all copies of this file are deleted and a system boot occurs, your network configuration will be lost. Therefore, it is recommended that you keep a backup copy of this file at all times. 48 Files and Directories March 2005

Section	Page
(START page)	1
Front Matter	2
Safety Information	2
Lithium Batteries Warning	2
Copyright Information	2
Contacting Alcatel	2
Table of Contents	3
OmniSwitch 6600 Family	7
Features	7
Stand-Alone and Stacked Configurations	7
Stand-Alone	7
Stacked Configurations	8
Availability Features	8
Chassis Types	9
OmniSwitch 6624 (OS6624)	9
OmniSwitch 6648 (OS6648)	9
OmniSwitch 6600-U24 (OS6600-U24)	10
OmniSwitch 6600-P24 (OS6600-P24)	10
OmniSwitch 6602-24 (OS6602-24)	11
OmniSwitch 6602-48 (OS6602-48)	11
Setting Up the Hardware	12
Items Required	12
Site Preparation	12
Environmental Requirements	12
Electrical Requirements	12
Weight Considerations	13
OS6624	13
OS6648	13
OS6600-U24	13
OS6600-P24	13
OS6602-24	13
OS6602-48	13
Items Included	13
Optional Items	14
Unpacking and Initial Setup	14
Unpacking the Chassis	14
Recommendations	14
Instructions	15
Setting Up the Switch	15
Airflow Considerations	15
Installing the Switch on a Tabletop or Bench	16
Rack-Mounting the Switch	17
Rack Mounting Stacked Configurations	19
Installing a Back Up Power Supply (OS6624, OS6648, OS6600-U24)	20
Installing Uplink and Stacking Modules	22
Installing MiniGBIC Connectors	24
Installing SFP Connectors (OS6600-U24 Only)	26
Blank Cover Plates	27
Connections and Cabling	28
Connecting the Serial Cable to the Console Port	28
Serial Connection Default Settings	28
The Next Step	29
Completing a Stacked Configuration	30
Slot Assignment Guidelines	30
Assigning Slot Numbers	31
Slot Numbering Example	32
Connecting Cables to Stacking Modules	33
Guidelines	33
Booting the Stack	35
Booting Stand-Alone Switches	35
Verifying LED Status	36
Component LEDs	36
Verifying Primary and Secondary Status	36
PRI LED	36
SEC LED	37
Idle Status	37
Your First Login Session	38
Logging In to the Switch	38
Assigning an IP Address to the Switch or Stack	39
Assigning IP Addresses to Switches in a Stacked Configuration	40
Unlocking Session Types	40
Unlocking All Session Types	40
Unlocking Specified Session Types	41
How many sessions are allowed?	41
Changing the Login Password	41
Setting the System Time Zone	42
Setting the Date and Time	42
Setting Optional System Information	43
Specifying an Administrative Contact	43
Specifying a System Name	43
Specifying the Switch’s Location	43
Viewing Your Changes	44
Saving Your Changes	44
Modifying the Serial Connection Settings	44
CLI Basics	47
CLI Assistance Features	47
Syntax Checking	47
Command Line (?) Help	48
Partial Keyword Completion	48
Deleting Characters	48
Inserting Characters	49
Previous Command Recall	49
Prefix Recognition	49
Prefix Prompt	50
Command History	50
Command Logging	51
Enabling Command Logging	51
Common CLI Commands	52
Offline Configuring	53
Syntax Checking	53
Scheduling a Configuration File to be Applied at a Later Time	53
Generating Snapshots of the Current Configuration	53
Files and Directories	54
Boot and Image Files	54
boot.params File	54
boot.cfg File	54
boot.slot.cfg File	55
Image Files	55
Working and Certified Directories	57
Working Directory	57
Certified Directory	57
How can I tell which directory the switch is currently using?	58
Can I save changes to the Certified directory?	58
What happens when the switch boots?	58
Working and Certified Are Identical	58
Working and Certified Are Different	59
My Working and Certified directories are different. Can I force a reboot from the Working directory?	59
Loading Software	60
Stand-Alone Configurations	60
Stacked Configurations	61
Certifying Your New Software	62
Using WebView	63
Browser Compatibility	63
Required Image Files	63
Logging In to WebView	64
Navigating WebView	64
Online Help	66
Additional Information	66
Troubleshooting	66
The WebView login screen does not display.	66
The login screen displays, but my login attempt fails.	66
Hardware Basics	67
OmniSwitch 6624 Front Panel	67
OmniSwitch 6600-U24 Front Panel	68
OmniSwitch 6648 Front Panel	69
OmniSwitch 6600-P24 Front Panel	70
OmniSwitch 6602-24 Front Panel	71
OmniSwitch 6602-48 Front Panel	72

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Files and Directories

March 2005

Boot and Image Files

Although the flash memory on OmniSwitch 6600 Family

switches can contain many file types (e.g., log and snapshot

files), there are four specific file types that provide key switch

and network functions. These files include the

boot.cfg

file,

boot.params

file,

boot.slot.cfg

file, and image (

.img

) files.

boot.params File

The

boot.params

file provides IP address, gateway, and mask

information for the switch. This information is required for

Ethernet connections to the switch.

This file also contains default console port parameters (baud

rate, etc.) and can be modified via the

modify boot

parameters

CLI command.

In order to be read by the switch, the

boot.params

file must be

placed in the

/flash

directory. If the file is deleted for any

reason, a new

boot.params

file will be automatically gener-

ated on the next system boot. However, all user-configured

information, such as IP address, gateway, and mask informa-

tion, will be lost. Therefore, it is recommended that you keep a

backup copy of this file at all times.

boot.cfg File

The

boot.cfg

file stores your network configuration parame-

ters. When you first boot the switch, no

boot.cfg

file is

present. This file is automatically generated when you first

issue a

write memory

command to save your configuration

changes. The file is then automatically placed in the

/flash/working

directory.

Important.

Your switch must be running from the

/flash/working

directory in order to save changes to the

boot.cfg

file. Refer to

“Working and Certified Directo-

ries” on page 51

for more information.

Once the configuration parameters stored in the

boot.cfg

file

are considered tested and reliable, the file can be copied to the

/flash/certified

directory and become part of the “last known

good” software for the switch.

If all copies of this file are deleted and a system boot occurs,

your network configuration will be lost. Therefore, it is recom-

mended that you keep a backup copy of this file at all times.

Files and Directories