Using advanced features
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Figure 71: Advanced Action tab
Switch Flash
Switch flash is used to switch the flash chip from which the security gateway is executing its
NOS. Normally, a duplicate image of the NOS is loaded into the second flash bank, however, a
new or previous NOS image may alternately be loaded when it is desired t o s witch b etween th e
two NOS versions.
The flash from which the security gateway is currently executing its NOS is indicated (Flash 0 or
Flash 1). Additional information can be found in the security gateway Data portion of the
security gateway General tab.
Reset password
Reset password is used to change the console password on the selected security gateway. An
example of when this is used is if you were to forget the security gateway console password,
you may change it using this dialog box.
Disable FIPS
This key is used to turn Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) mode off. FIPS
indicates whether the VSU is running in the normal or FIPS level 2 mode. Avaya recommends
that this mode be used only if an organization’s policy requires FIPS 140-1 level 2 certification
for cryptographic devices.