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... Management of Basic Network Information . . . . 53 IPv6 Management Features 53 Dual Software Images 53 File Management 54 Switch Database Management Templates. . . . . 54 Automatic Installation of Firmware and Configuration 54 sFlow 55 SNMP Alarms and Trap Logs 55 CDP Interoperability through ISDP 55 Remote Monitoring (RMON 55 Contents 3
... Management of Basic Network Information . . . . 53 IPv6 Management Features 53 Dual Software Images 53 File Management 54 Switch Database Management Templates. . . . . 54 Automatic Installation of Firmware and Configuration 54 sFlow 55 SNMP Alarms and Trap Logs 55 CDP Interoperability through ISDP 55 Remote Monitoring (RMON 55 Contents 3
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Stacking Features 56 High Port Count 56 Single IP Management 56 Automatic Firmware Upgrade for New Stack Members 56 Stacking Compatibility with the PowerConnect M6348 56 Master Failover with Transparent Transition . . . . 57 Nonstop Forwarding on the Stack 57 Hot Add/Delete and Firmware Synchronization 57 Security Features 57 Configurable Access and Authentication Profiles 57...
Stacking Features 56 High Port Count 56 Single IP Management 56 Automatic Firmware Upgrade for New Stack Members 56 Stacking Compatibility with the PowerConnect M6348 56 Master Failover with Transparent Transition . . . . 57 Nonstop Forwarding on the Stack 57 Hot Add/Delete and Firmware Synchronization 57 Security Features 57 Configurable Access and Authentication Profiles 57...
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... on the Default VLAN 130 Configuring and Viewing Additional Network Information 131 Basic Network Information Configuration Example 132 8 Managing a Switch Stack 135 Stacking Overview 135 PowerConnect 7000 Series and M6348 Stacking Compatibility 137 How is the Management Unit Selected? . . . . . 137 Adding a Switch to the Stack 138 Removing a Switch from the Stack...
... on the Default VLAN 130 Configuring and Viewing Additional Network Information 131 Basic Network Information Configuration Example 132 8 Managing a Switch Stack 135 Stacking Overview 135 PowerConnect 7000 Series and M6348 Stacking Compatibility 137 How is the Management Unit Selected? . . . . . 137 Adding a Switch to the Stack 138 Removing a Switch from the Stack...
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... Considerations 144 Why is Stacking Needed 144 Default Stacking Values 145 Managing and Monitoring the Stack (Web 146 Unit Configuration 146 Stack Summary 148 Stack Firmware Synchronization 149 Supported Switches 150 Stack Port Summary 151 Stack Port Counters 152 Stack Port Diagnostics 152 NSF Summary 153 Checkpoint Statistics 154 Managing the...
... Considerations 144 Why is Stacking Needed 144 Default Stacking Values 145 Managing and Monitoring the Stack (Web 146 Unit Configuration 146 Stack Summary 148 Stack Firmware Synchronization 149 Supported Switches 150 Stack Port Summary 151 Stack Port Counters 152 Stack Port Diagnostics 152 NSF Summary 153 Checkpoint Statistics 154 Managing the...
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... Files on a USB Flash Device . . . . . 366 Uploading a Configuration File (SCP 366 Managing Configuration Scripts (SFTP) . . . . . 367 File and Image Management Configuration Examples 368 Upgrading the Firmware 368 Managing Configuration Scripts 371 Managing Files by Using the USB Flash Drive 373 14 Automatically Updating the Image and Configuration 375 Auto Configuration Overview...
... Files on a USB Flash Device . . . . . 366 Uploading a Configuration File (SCP 366 Managing Configuration Scripts (SFTP) . . . . . 367 File and Image Management Configuration Examples 368 Upgrading the Firmware 368 Managing Configuration Scripts 371 Managing Files by Using the USB Flash Drive 373 14 Automatically Updating the Image and Configuration 375 Auto Configuration Overview...
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... Local Area Network Supported Features • Spanning Tree Protocol & Features n • Link Aggregation Features b s • Routing Features p • IPv6 Routing Features ; • Quality of the firmware download. The release notes are part of Service (QoS) & Features n b • Layer 2 Multicast Features s • Layer 3 Multicast Features p Switch Features 51 2 Switch Features This section...
... Local Area Network Supported Features • Spanning Tree Protocol & Features n • Link Aggregation Features b s • Routing Features p • IPv6 Routing Features ; • Quality of the firmware download. The release notes are part of Service (QoS) & Features n b • Layer 2 Multicast Features s • Layer 3 Multicast Features p Switch Features 51 2 Switch Features This section...
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... Switch Database Management Templates Switch Database Management (SDM) templates enable you to reallocate system resources to support a different mix of Firmware and Configuration The Auto Install feature allows the switch to upgrade to a newer software image and update the configuration file automatically ... requirements. You can obtain the necessary information from the switch to a server are a good way to back up the switch configuration. PowerConnect 7000 Series switches support the following three templates: • Dual IPv4 and IPv6 (default) • IPv4 Routing • IPv4 Data...
... Switch Database Management Templates Switch Database Management (SDM) templates enable you to reallocate system resources to support a different mix of Firmware and Configuration The Auto Install feature allows the switch to upgrade to a newer software image and update the configuration file automatically ... requirements. You can obtain the necessary information from the switch to a server are a good way to back up the switch configuration. PowerConnect 7000 Series switches support the following three templates: • Dual IPv4 and IPv6 (default) • IPv4 Routing • IPv4 Data...
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...the master, and the entire stack is managed through the stack ports, they operate as a single unit with the PowerConnect M6348 PowerConnect 7000 Series switches and PowerConnect M6348 switches can be members of the same stack. 56 Switch Features The stack operates and is managed as all ...new member is automatically upgraded to match the stack. The stack can stack PowerConnect 7000 Series switches up to 12 switches high, supporting up to a stack, and the switch is running the same firmware version. Single IP Management When multiple switches are connected together through the ...
...the master, and the entire stack is managed through the stack ports, they operate as a single unit with the PowerConnect M6348 PowerConnect 7000 Series switches and PowerConnect M6348 switches can be members of the same stack. 56 Switch Features The stack operates and is managed as all ...new member is automatically upgraded to match the stack. The stack can stack PowerConnect 7000 Series switches up to 12 switches high, supporting up to a stack, and the switch is running the same firmware version. Single IP Management When multiple switches are connected together through the ...
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...server, such as a RADIUS server. Switch Features 57 When the management unit fails, only the switch ASICs on page 169. Hot Add/Delete and Firmware Synchronization You can also require the user to forward packets while the control and management planes restart as a result of a power failure, hardware failure,...The stacking feature supports a Standby or backup unit that assumes the Master unit role if the Master unit in either upgrade or downgrade of firmware on the stack master. As soon as access type and source IP address of operation is detected in the stack, the Standby unit ...
...server, such as a RADIUS server. Switch Features 57 When the management unit fails, only the switch ASICs on page 169. Hot Add/Delete and Firmware Synchronization You can also require the user to forward packets while the control and management planes restart as a result of a power failure, hardware failure,...The stacking feature supports a Standby or backup unit that assumes the Master unit role if the Master unit in either upgrade or downgrade of firmware on the stack master. As soon as access type and source IP address of operation is detected in the stack, the Standby unit ...
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... Three PCM6348 switches Any member can be the stack Management Unit. For example, a single stack of switch models in the PowerConnect 7000 Series as well as the PowerConnect M6348 switch, as long as all switches are often used interchangeably through out this chapter. A stack manager is elected or ...the stack manager. 2 The switch has the higher MAC address. NOTE: The terms "Master" and "Manager/Management Unit" are running the same firmware version. Managing a Switch Stack 137 How is added to the stack, one of the following considerations, in the system, then the switch becomes ...
... Three PCM6348 switches Any member can be the stack Management Unit. For example, a single stack of switch models in the PowerConnect 7000 Series as well as the PowerConnect M6348 switch, as long as all switches are often used interchangeably through out this chapter. A stack manager is elected or ...the stack manager. 2 The switch has the higher MAC address. NOTE: The terms "Master" and "Manager/Management Unit" are running the same firmware version. Managing a Switch Stack 137 How is added to the stack, one of the following considerations, in the system, then the switch becomes ...
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... packets are often described in terms of switches is pre-configured as the PowerConnect 7000 Series switches, are allowed to a stack, the Stack Firmware Synchronization feature automatically synchronizes the firmware version with minimal interruption if the Master unit becomes unavailable. The forwarding plane...is Nonstop Forwarding? When you save the running configuration to the Standby unit whenever it joins the stack as upgrading the firmware on a stack of three semi-independent functions called the forwarding plane, the control plane, and the management plane. The ...
... packets are often described in terms of switches is pre-configured as the PowerConnect 7000 Series switches, are allowed to a stack, the Stack Firmware Synchronization feature automatically synchronizes the firmware version with minimal interruption if the Master unit becomes unavailable. The forwarding plane...is Nonstop Forwarding? When you save the running configuration to the Standby unit whenever it joins the stack as upgrading the firmware on a stack of three semi-independent functions called the forwarding plane, the control plane, and the management plane. The ...
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Stack Firmware Synchronization Managing a Switch Stack 149 Stack Firmware Synchronization Use the Stack Firmware Synchronization page to control whether the firmware image on a new stack member can be automatically upgraded or downgraded to match the firmware image of the stack master. Figure 8-5. To display the Stack Firmware Synchronization page, click System → Stack Management → Stack Firmware Synchronization in the navigation panel.
Stack Firmware Synchronization Managing a Switch Stack 149 Stack Firmware Synchronization Use the Stack Firmware Synchronization page to control whether the firmware image on a new stack member can be automatically upgraded or downgraded to match the firmware image of the stack master. Figure 8-5. To display the Stack Firmware Synchronization page, click System → Stack Management → Stack Firmware Synchronization in the navigation panel.
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... movemanagement from_unit to_unit standby unit set description unit member unit SID nsf exit boot auto-copy-sw Purpose Enter Global Configuration mode. Enable the Stack Firmware Synchronization feature. For more information about the switch stack. Managing a Switch Stack 155 The valid range is cleared when the units reset. The switch unit.... Managing the Stack (CLI) This section provides information about the commands you use to manage the stack and view information about these commands, see the PowerConnect 7000 Series CLI Reference Guide. The running configuration is 1-10.
... movemanagement from_unit to_unit standby unit set description unit member unit SID nsf exit boot auto-copy-sw Purpose Enter Global Configuration mode. Enable the Stack Firmware Synchronization feature. For more information about the switch stack. Managing a Switch Stack 155 The valid range is cleared when the units reset. The switch unit.... Managing the Stack (CLI) This section provides information about the commands you use to manage the stack and view information about these commands, see the PowerConnect 7000 Series CLI Reference Guide. The running configuration is 1-10.
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.... show stack-port View information about the data the stacking ports have transmitted and received. show auto-copy-sw View the Stack Firmware Synchronization settings for the stack. exit Exit to continue forwarding IPv4 packets using OSPF routes while a backup unit takes over Management Unit...information, see "NSF OSPF Summary" on page 951 and "NSF OSPFv3 Configuration" on manager is older. show supported switchtype View the PowerConnect models that will assume the role of the switch that are available in Privileged EXEC mode, use the following commands to view stacking ...
.... show stack-port View information about the data the stacking ports have transmitted and received. show auto-copy-sw View the Stack Firmware Synchronization settings for the stack. exit Exit to continue forwarding IPv4 packets using OSPF routes while a backup unit takes over Management Unit...information, see "NSF OSPF Summary" on page 951 and "NSF OSPFv3 Configuration" on manager is older. show supported switchtype View the PowerConnect models that will assume the role of the switch that are available in Privileged EXEC mode, use the following commands to view stacking ...
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... File Management Overview What Files Can Be Managed? PowerConnect 7000 Series switches maintain several different types of files on the switch. The switch can manage. 13 Managing Images and Files This chapter describes how to upload, download, and copy files, such as firmware images and configuration files, on the flash file system... system (or USB flash drive) • Copy the file from one location on the file system to Manage File image Action Download Upload Copy Description Firmware for the switch.
... File Management Overview What Files Can Be Managed? PowerConnect 7000 Series switches maintain several different types of files on the switch. The switch can manage. 13 Managing Images and Files This chapter describes how to upload, download, and copy files, such as firmware images and configuration files, on the flash file system... system (or USB flash drive) • Copy the file from one location on the file system to Manage File image Action Download Upload Copy Description Firmware for the switch.
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... Files Configuration files contain the CLI commands that change the switch from its default configuration. Why Is File Management Needed? The switch can store two firmware images, but only one image. The other image file is the Internal Authentication Server? The switch loads the startup-config file when the switch boots...
... Files Configuration files contain the CLI commands that change the switch from its default configuration. Why Is File Management Needed? The switch can store two firmware images, but only one image. The other image file is the Internal Authentication Server? The switch loads the startup-config file when the switch boots...
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Active Images Managing Images and Files 357 Active Images Use the Active Images page to set the firmware image to use when the switch boots. To display the Active Images page, click System → File Management → Active Images in the navigation panel. If you change the boot image, it does not become the active image until you reset the switch. Figure 13-2.
Active Images Managing Images and Files 357 Active Images Use the Active Images page to set the firmware image to use when the switch boots. To display the Active Images page, click System → File Management → Active Images in the navigation panel. If you change the boot image, it does not become the active image until you reset the switch. Figure 13-2.
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To display the Copy Files page, click System → File Management → Copy Files in the navigation panel. Copy Files Managing Images and Files 363 Figure 13-8. Copy Files Use the Copy Files page to: • Copy the active firmware image to one or all members of a stack. • Copy the running, startup, or backup configuration file to the startup or backup configuration file. • Restore the running configuration to the factory default settings.
To display the Copy Files page, click System → File Management → Copy Files in the navigation panel. Copy Files Managing Images and Files 363 Figure 13-8. Copy Files Use the Copy Files page to: • Copy the active firmware image to one or all members of a stack. • Copy the running, startup, or backup configuration file to the startup or backup configuration file. • Restore the running configuration to the factory default settings.
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...image1 | image2} description Add a description to specify the path in Privileged EXEC mode, use the following commands to download a new firmware image to the switch and to continue. 364 Managing Images and Files The basic syntax for the command is currently active (image1 or...in the command. This section shows several different ways to and from the PowerConnect 7000 Series switch. Managing Images and Files (CLI) This section provides information about these commands, see the PowerConnect 7000 Series CLI Reference Guide. For more information about the commands you use...
...image1 | image2} description Add a description to specify the path in Privileged EXEC mode, use the following commands to download a new firmware image to the switch and to continue. 364 Managing Images and Files The basic syntax for the command is currently active (image1 or...in the command. This section shows several different ways to and from the PowerConnect 7000 Series switch. Managing Images and Files (CLI) This section provides information about these commands, see the PowerConnect 7000 Series CLI Reference Guide. For more information about the commands you use...
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....27.65.103 • File path: \image • File name: dell_0308.stk Use the following examples: • Upgrading the Firmware • Managing Configuration Scripts Upgrading the Firmware This example shows how to download a firmware image to prepare the download, and then download and upgrade the switch image. 1 Check the connectivity between the switch...
....27.65.103 • File path: \image • File name: dell_0308.stk Use the following examples: • Upgrading the Firmware • Managing Configuration Scripts Upgrading the Firmware This example shows how to download a firmware image to prepare the download, and then download and upgrade the switch image. 1 Check the connectivity between the switch...