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boot.slot.cfg File The boot.slot.cfg file contains the slot assignment for each switch installed in a stacked configuration. The slot assignment number is automatically written to the boot.slot.cfg whenever a slot number is manually assigned and the switch is rebooted. The following is a sample boot.slot.cfg slot entry: boot slot 3 No software configuration is required. For detailed information on manually assigning slot numbers, refer to page 25. Image Files Image files (those files with .img extensions) contain executable code that provides support for the system, Ethernet ports, and network functions. In other words, they serve as essential drivers for switch and network operations. Although these files may be backed up to the root flash directory or any user-defined subdirectory, they must be present in the /flash/working and /flash/certified directories for the switch to operate and pass traffic. If you delete all copies of an image file, you will be required to contact Alcatel Customer Support for replacements. Therefore, it is recommended that you keep backup copies on your computer's hard drive or a locally-accessible server. For a complete list of OmniSwitch 6600 Family image files, along with their functions, refer to the following table. Hos.img Hbase.img Hrelease.img Hl2eth.img Hrout.img Hqos.img Heni.img Hdiag.img Hadvrout.img Hsecu.img Hweb.img Hwebl2eth.img Hwebrout.img Contains the OmniSwitch 6600 Family operating system software. Contains base code for the switch. Contains release number information for the system software package. Provides support for Layer 2 switching functions. Provides support for Layer 3 routing functions. Provides Quality of Service (QoS) functionality. Provides support for 10/100, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet. Provides enhanced hardware diagnostics for the switch. Alcatel's Advanced Routing software package. Optional. Provides enhanced security features for the switch, such as Authenticated VLANs (AVLANs). Provides support for the WebView software application. Provides WebView configuration of Layer 2 features. Provides WebView configuration of basic routing features. March 2005 Files and Directories 49

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

boot.slot.cfg File

The

boot.slot.cfg

file contains the slot assignment for each

switch installed in a stacked configuration.

The slot assignment number is automatically written to the

boot.slot.cfg

whenever a slot number is manually assigned

and

the switch is rebooted. The following is a sample

boot.slot.cfg

slot entry:

boot slot 3

No software configuration is required. For detailed informa-

tion on manually assigning slot numbers, refer to

page 25

Image Files

Image files (those files with

.img

extensions) contain execut-

able code that provides support for the system, Ethernet ports,

and network functions. In other words, they serve as essential

drivers for switch and network operations.

Although these files may be backed up to the root flash direc-

tory or any user-defined subdirectory, they must be present in

the

/flash/working

and

/flash/certified

directories for the

switch to operate and pass traffic.

If you delete all copies of an image file, you will be required to

contact Alcatel Customer Support for replacements. There-

fore, it is recommended that you keep backup copies on your

computer’s hard drive or a locally-accessible server.

For a complete list of OmniSwitch 6600 Family image files,

along with their functions, refer to the following table.

Hos.img

Contains the OmniSwitch 6600 Fam-

ily operating system software.

Hbase.img

Contains base code for the switch.

Hrelease.img

Contains release number information

for the system software package.

Hl2eth.img

Provides support for Layer 2 switch-

ing functions.

Hrout.img

Provides support for Layer 3 routing

functions.

Hqos.img

Provides Quality of Service (QoS)

functionality.

Heni.img

Provides support for 10/100, Fast

Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet.

Hdiag.img

Provides enhanced hardware diag-

nostics for the switch.

Hadvrout.img

Alcatel’s Advanced Routing soft-

ware package. Optional.

Hsecu.img

Provides enhanced security features

for the switch, such as Authenticated

VLANs (AVLANs).

Hweb.img

Provides support for the WebView

software application.

Hwebl2eth.img

Provides WebView configuration of

Layer 2 features.

Hwebrout.img

Provides WebView configuration of

basic routing features.