AI296 Version 9.8x User’s Guide

Standalone Mode and Switch Mode: Standalone Mode

Standalone Mode

Standalone mode refers to the mode where AI296 stores its configuration locally (to flash) or on a TFTP server. The CLC might be used as the TFTP server in some cases. This lets the card operate as a self-contained unit. When operating in standalone mode, AI296 has a local menu system that is used instead of the AI198 menu system for tasks such as alias and IP configuration. AI296 operates in standalone mode when it is installed in the AI110 chassis.

The following characteristics apply when AI296 is operating in standalone mode:

zThe front panel Ethernet port is the default (rather than the IRB).

zAI296 cards are not hot-swappable—the card configuration must be set up manually.

zAI296 has a unique system OID.

zThe AI296 local menu system has slightly different options than when the card is running in switch mode.

Downloading Software for a Standalone AI296

To download software for AI296 in standalone mode:

1.Open a command prompt window.

2.At the command prompt, start the FTP utility:

ftp

3. At the FTP prompt, open AI296:

open ip_address

ip_address Specifies the AI296 IP address.

The FTP utility prompts you for a user name and password.

4. Put the FTP utility in binary mode:

binary

5. Transfer the software image to AI296:

put filepath/imagename.img

filepath

Defines the path to the software image file.

imagename Defines the software image file name.



Note: Wait for a completion message after entering this command.

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Kentrox manual Standalone Mode, Downloading Software for a Standalone AI296, At the FTP prompt, open AI296