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Alcatel Carrier Internetworking Solutions 7700 Loading Software, Non-Redundant Configurations

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Loading Software

Loading Software

The following section describes the procedure for loading new release software to your switch. Note that the procedure varies slightly for non-redundant (single CMM) and redundant (dual CMM) configurations. Follow the steps that apply to your system.

Note. For detailed information on loading software and working with directories in both non-redundant and redun- dant CMM configurations, refer to the Switch Manage- ment Guide.

Non-Redundant Configurations

3Using your FTP client or the CLI’s rm command, delete all .img files from the /flash/working directory. You can use the asterisk (*) wildcard to delete all .img files at once. For example:

-> rm working/*.img

Important. Do not delete the boot.cfg file. Otherwise, any configuration changes you have saved will be lost. Also, do not delete files from the /flash/certified direc- tory.

4Using your FTP client, upload all required .img files from the new software release to the /flash/working direc-

1Verify that all required image files from the new soft- ware release are located on your computer’s hard drive or a locally-accessibleserver.

2Establish an FTP session to the switch, then access the /flash/working directory.

Note. Before attempting to establish an FTP session, be sure that you have first unlocked the FTP session type via the aaa authentication command. Otherwise, an FTP login error will occur. See “Unlocking Session Types” on page 22 for more information.

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FTP

CMM

Working Directory

boot.cfg

Fbase.img

Fos.img

Frelease.img

Feni.img

Additional required files

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Contents

OmniSwitch 7700/7800 Getting Started GuideU.S. Patent No. 6,339,830 Table of Contents Setting the Date and Time Setting Optional System User Documentation on CD March Availability Features OmniSwitch 7700/7800Features Chassis Types OmniSwitchOmniSwitch Environmental Requirements Installing the HardwareItems Required Site PreparationUnpacking the Chassis Unpacking and Installing the SwitchWeight Considerations Items Included5 Carefully remove the protective plastic from the switch chassis Airflow Considerations Mounting the SwitchLifting the Chassis Rack-Mounting Chassis Top ViewOptional Rack-Mounting Hardware Standalone Installing Power Suppliescannot be accidentally pulled from the socket Using the Grounding Wrist Strap and Chassis Grounding Lug CMMs NI Modules5 Install all remaining modules by repeating steps Installing MiniGBIC Connectors Installing GBIC Connectors16 Installing the Hardware Blank Cover Platesparity Serial Connection Default SettingsConnections and Cabling baud rateWorkstation EMP to a SwitchEthernet Management Port EMP Cable Requirements EMP to a Computer orPower Supply OVER TEMP Booting the SwitchPower Supply AC OK Power Supply DC OKLogging In to the Switch Your First Login Sessionadditional table output not shown Setting IP Address Information for the EMPUnlocking Specified Session Types Unlocking Session Typesthe Hardware Users Guide Unlocking All Session TypesHow many sessions are allowed? Changing the Login PasswordSetting the Date and Time Setting the System Time ZoneSpecifying a System Name Setting Optional System InformationSpecifying an Administrative Contact Specifying the Switch’s Location26 Your First Login Session Modifying the Serial Connection SettingsViewing Your Changes Saving Your Changesadditional table output not shown 1 default and 2. For exampleMarch 9 Return to the CLI prompt by entering exit at the boot prompt28 Your First Login Session Syntax Checking CLI Assistance FeaturesCLI Basics 30 CLI Basics Command Line ? HelpPartial Keyword Completion Deleting CharactersPrefix Recognition Previous Command RecallInserting Characters 32 CLI Basics Command HistoryPrefix Prompt Enabling Command Logging Command Loggingpage Common CLI CommandsSyntax Checking Offline ConfiguringGenerating Snapshots of the Current Configuration Scheduling a Configuration File to be Applied at a Later TimeFiles and Directories Boot and Image Filesboot.params File boot.cfg Fileenhanced security features for the switch Image FilesCertified Directory Working and Certified DirectoriesWorking Directory write memory command 40 Files and Directories Working and Certified Are DifferentLoading Software Non-Redundant Configurationsto the Switch Management Guide or the CLI Reference Guide Redundant Configurations6 Use the install command after the software files have been transferred to the switch via FTP. For example Required Image Files Using WebViewBrowser Compatibility Navigating WebView Logging In to WebView46 Using WebView Main “Configuration Group” Toolbar“Configuration Options” Toolbar Additional Information TroubleshootingOnline Help Chassis Slot Numbering OmniSwitch 7700 Slot NumberingOmniSwitch 7800 Slot Numbering Hardware BasicsCMM Redundancy Chassis Management Module CMM50 Hardware Basics OmniSwitchCMM Slot Locations OmniSwitchMarch CMM Front PanelStatus LEDsGNI Modules Network Interface NI ModulesENI Modules Miniature Gigabit Interface Converters MiniGBICs Gigabit Interface Converters GBICsLEDs OS7-ENI-C24 Front PanelModule Status LEDs StatusLEDs OS7-ENI-FM12 Front PanelModule Status LEDs StatusModule OS7-ENI-P24 Front PanelEthernet Port Power LEDs Power on LAN Ethernet PortsModule Status LEDs OS7-GNI-U2 Front PanelModule Status LEDs Gigabit Ethernet Port LEDsModule Status LEDs OS7-GNI-U12 Front PanelModule Status LEDs Gigabit Ethernet Port LEDsModule Status LEDs OS7-GNI-C12 Front PanelModule Status LEDs Ethernet Port LEDsOmniSwitch 7700/7800/8800 Switch Management Guide OmniSwitch 7700/7800 Getting Started GuideOmniSwitch 7700/7800 Hardware Users Guide OmniSwitch CLI Reference GuideUser Documentation on CD User Documentation on CDMarch General Information OmniSwitch 7700/7800/8800 Advanced Routing Configuration Guide