AlliedWare Plus Version 2.1.2 Software Release Notes
What’s New in Version 2.1.2
The new VLAN stacking feature allows metro Ethernet networks to tag packets with unique 802.1Q headers to create encapsulated connections through the core, for multiple customer edge VLANs.
The web browser interface has been significantly enhanced to allow for more system monitoring and control.
The command line interface has been enhanced to conform to the Allied Telesis CLI standard.
The BANNER EXEC, BANNER MOTD, and BANNER LOGIN commands now support messages with carriage returns.
You may now use the Telnet client from local and Telnet management sessions, whereas before you could only use it from local management sessions.
The switch now supports digital diagnostic monitoring (DDM) for those SFP modules that support it. The messages are entered in the event log.
Port descriptions now support up to 80 characters.
Introduction to Upgrading the Switch
You should determine the current version of the management software on the switch before updating it. The current management software will determine the appropriate upgrade process:
If the switch has the
If the switch already has AlliedWare Plus, you may upgrade it to version 2.1.2 using either the command line interface or web browser interface. These software release notes contain the procedure for updating the management software using the command line interface. If you want to use the web browser interface, refer to the AlliedWare Plus Web Browser User’s Guide.
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