Host-Specific Config File Not Found

If the Auto Config process fails to download a configuration file, a message is logged. If a final configuration file is not downloaded, as described in Table 9-1, the Auto Config procedure continues to issue TFTP broadcast requests. The frequency of the broadcasts is once per 10 minute period.

Terminating the Auto Config Process

A user can terminate the Auto Config process at any time prior to the downloading of the config file. This is useful when the switch is disconnected from the network, or when the requisite configuration files are configured on TFTP servers. Termination of the Auto Config process ends further periodic requests for a host-specific file.

Managing Downloaded Config Files

The configuration files downloaded by Auto Config are stored in the nonvolatile memory. The files may be managed (viewed, displayed, deleted) along with files downloaded by the configuration scripting utility.

A file is not automatically deleted after it is downloaded. The file does not take effect upon a reboot unless an administrator opts to save config (the saved configuration takes effect upon reboot). If the user does not opt to save config, the Auto Config process occurs again on a subsequent reboot. This may result in one of the previously downloaded files being overwritten.

Restarting the Auto Config Process

The Auto Config process is automatically started on a subsequent reboot if the configuration file is not found on the switch. This can occur if configuration has not been saved on the switch, or after the administrator issues a command to erase the configuration file.

During a session, the Auto Config process may be restarted (if the administrator has previously stopped the Auto Config process). This action re-initiates the process for this login session only. It is recommended that this action be performed only when the administrator is certain that configuration is clear in order to have predictable results.

Reinitialization of the switch (after a clear config) automatically activates the Auto Config process if there is no configuration file stored on the switch.

Switch Configuration Considerations

BOOTP or DHCP must be enabled on the switch in order for the Auto Config procedure to operate.

Network Configuration Considerations

Specifying a Default Router

Some network configurations require the specification of a default gateway through which some IP communication can occur. The default gateway is specified by Option 3 of a BOOTP or DHCP response.

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