Cabletron Systems 9A100 manual Upgrading and Changing Software, Accessing the Boot Load Prompt

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Switch Administration

Upgrading and Changing Software

Along with EFCI and backward RM cell marking, the SmartSwitch 9A100 uses standard RM cell marking. The switch discard threshold (show switchtrafficcongestion) corresponds to total shared buffer utilization and represents the point at which the switch considers itself congested and starts marking RM cells.

Note The switch discard threshold is not user configurable and is shown only for information.

For information on troubleshooting congestion problems, see Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting.”

4.7UPGRADING AND CHANGING SOFTWARE

This section describes the low-level boot load commands. Boot load commands are used for setting switch start-up behavior and for performing firmware downloads. Use the boot load commands to:

•Set which copy of the boot load firmware is the default copy

•Clear all configurations stored within the flash file system

•Check boot load firmware version numbers

•Load switch firmware upgrades

•Set whether power-on system tests (POST) are automatically run at start-up

4.7.1Accessing the Boot Load Prompt

Boot load commands are executed from the boot load prompt. The boot load prompt is not part of the switch console and is accessible only after a reboot and before the switch software is loaded. Consequently, the boot load commands can be used only through a terminal connection.

Perform the following steps to gain access to the boot load prompt:

1.Connect a dumb terminal (or PC running terminal emulation software) to the RJ-45 terminal port on the front of the SmartSwitch 9A100.

2.Enter the reboot command from the terminal.

3.Wait for the following message to appear:

“Press any key to exit to boot load prompt.”

4.Before the countdown reaches zero, press a key to access the boot load prompt. Notice that the boot load prompt (=>) differs from the prompt used by the switch console.

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Contents SmartSwitch 9A100 User Guide SmartSwitch 9A100 User Guide FCC Class a Notice Declaration of Conformity Addendum Safety Information Class 1 Laser Transceivers Fiber Optic Protective Caps Regulatory Compliance Summary Safety Revision History Table of Contents Specifications Acronyms Index Xii SmartSwitch 9A100 User Guide List of Figures List of Figures Xiv SmartSwitch 9A100 User Guide List of Tables List of Tables Xvi SmartSwitch 9A100 User Guide Introduction Introduction SmartSwitch 9A100 User Guide Check Accessory Carton Contents Switch Installation and SetupUnpacking the Switch SmartSwitch 9A100-04 front panel Inspecting the Switch1 DS3 and E3 I/O Module Configuration Installing the Switch Installing the SmartSwitch 9A100 Configuring the Switch SmartSwitch 9A100 console and network connections Console Commands Using the ConsoleSmartSwitch # show portconfig a1 Console Time-out SmartSwitch # set consoletimeoutCreating an Alias TrafficSwitchTrafficCongestion. For example Ambiguous CommandsSmartSwitch # ? add laneclient Smartswitch ATM AdministratorConsole Help ExteriorSmartSwitch ATM Administrator MB RAM Installation StepsUser Name Access Level Default Password Starting SmartSwitch ATM Administrator the First TimeAccessing Online Help SmartSwitch ATM Administrator Creating AN IP Over ATM Vlan SmartSwitch # add ipatmclientIP Over ATM and Lane Server Is local Server Connection Established 3900000000000000000014418000005A01010100 Creating AN Emulated LANATM Addressing for IP over ATM No Lane server address is specified see note below Add ElanIlmi ATM Addressing for LAN Emulation ELANs Across Multiple SwitchesElan1 Switch ClientsSmartSwitch# add laneclient Page Path /backdir/config-1 Switch AdministrationBacking UP and Restoring Switch Configuration SmartSwitch # show netprefix b2 SmartSwitch# restore switchATM Routing Creating an Iisp RouteAtmroute AtmAddressIisp route across Pnni domain UNI Routes Route Metrics IP Routing SmartSwitch # show pnnimetricsRoute NET Table 90.1.1.254Event Categories Events and AlarmsSmartSwitch # set eventdisplay Viewing Events and AlarmsPVC Connections Deleting Events and AlarmsSmartSwitch # set alarmdisplay SmartSwitch # show trafficdescriptor SmartSwitch # add trafficdescriptorPoint-to-Point PVCs 100Md1 #add trafficdescriptor Point-to-Multipoint PVCs10.1.1.0 Connecting to Local Switch Client Through a PVCLocal VCC Mask Index VPI Bits VPI Values VCI Bits VCI Values Non-zero VPIsSmartSwitch # set portconfig a1 Use show portconfig to see the change to port A1Traffic Descriptors Traffic ManagementTraffic Descriptor with CLP and best effort Type Number Descriptor Characteristics5000 Call Admission Control Policy8000 Ubr Min for CBR queue SmartSwitch # set porttrafficcongestionEFCI, EPD, and RM Thresholds QoS Queue Recommended SettingsSmartSwitch # show switchtrafficcongestion Upgrading and Changing Software Accessing the Boot Load PromptCommand Action Parameters Boot Load CommandsFlash RAM Upgrading Boot Load SoftwareBoot Prom =df b =df p Upgrading Post Diagnostic Software=chpi =df s Upgrading Switch Operating Software214.95.77.240 Using the Update Firmware CommandSmartSwitch # update firmware Saving Core Dumps Set CoreDump command Tftpboot/bobr/core204.95.77.240 BobrError IP e0103288 PFP e04be080 R0pfp e04be040 R1sp e04be0c0 Troubleshooting IP Over ATM TroubleshootingTroubleshooting LAN Emulation Troubleshooting Pnni Links Global Congestion Troubleshooting CongestionDiagnosing Congestion Port Congestion Troubleshooting Congestion Function Appendix a SpecificationsFigure A-1 SmartSwitch 9A100 front panel ¢ %+2,%/˜96%,,%,329 Specification ValueProtocol Standard Table A-4 ATM port specificationsRJ-45 Pin RJ-45 Color DB-9 Pin DB-9 Description Management Protocol Supported MIBsTechnical Specifications MIB, SMI, MIB Files and Internet MIB Hierarchy Appendix B Agent SupportMIB, SMI, MIB Files and Internet MIB Hierarchy ZeitNet Cabletron Proprietary MIBsRelation Between Object Identifier and the Represented Value Supported SMI Formats Supported protocolsName Object Identifier Function Zeitnet Cabletron Proprietary MIB GroupsMIB Exceptions SmartSwitch 9A100 MIB SupportManaging the SmartSwitch 9A100 Update firmware Backup Restore Reboot Console Commands that Affect the AgentElectronic Services FAX ServiceAppendix C Technical Support Telephone AssistanceRepair Services Hardware WarrantySoftware Warranty Appendix D Acronyms Bootp DTE FCS Ilmi LES Netbeui PDU RMA SVC VBR/RT Acronyms SmartSwitch 9A100 User Guide Numerics IndexElan Lane Snmp Lane Pnni Non-zero values