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...switch to a flash drive formatted as FAT-32. Reset Button The reset button is accessed through the pinhole and allows you to the operational network. Out-of-Band Management Port The Out-of USB device. USB Port The Type-A, female USB port supports a USB 2.0-compliant flash memory drive... paper clip or similar tool into the pinhole. To use a USB flash drive to remote switch management. Additionally, the PowerConnect 7024P and PowerConnect 7048P switches contain LEDs that the LEDs indicate, see the User's Configuration Guide. 10 Getting Started Guide Traffic on this port is a 10/100/...
...switch to a flash drive formatted as FAT-32. Reset Button The reset button is accessed through the pinhole and allows you to the operational network. Out-of-Band Management Port The Out-of USB device. USB Port The Type-A, female USB port supports a USB 2.0-compliant flash memory drive... paper clip or similar tool into the pinhole. To use a USB flash drive to remote switch management. Additionally, the PowerConnect 7024P and PowerConnect 7048P switches contain LEDs that the LEDs indicate, see the User's Configuration Guide. 10 Getting Started Guide Traffic on this port is a 10/100/...
Getting Started Guide
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... features, see the User's Configuration Guide or CLI Reference Guide included on the User Documentation CD or available on the support site: support.dell.com/manuals. Your PowerConnect 7000 Series switch supports basic switching features such as VLANs and spanning tree protocol, as well as advanced Layer 3... non-PoE system (watts) Power allocated for PoE system (watts) 180 watts 720 watts 180 watts 720 watts 180 watts 720 watts PowerConnect 7048P Power allocated for non-PoE system (watts) Power allocated for PoE system (watts) 180 watts 720 watts 180 watts 720 watts 180 watts...
... features, see the User's Configuration Guide or CLI Reference Guide included on the User Documentation CD or available on the support site: support.dell.com/manuals. Your PowerConnect 7000 Series switch supports basic switching features such as VLANs and spanning tree protocol, as well as advanced Layer 3... non-PoE system (watts) Power allocated for PoE system (watts) 180 watts 720 watts 180 watts 720 watts 180 watts 720 watts PowerConnect 7048P Power allocated for non-PoE system (watts) Power allocated for PoE system (watts) 180 watts 720 watts 180 watts 720 watts 180 watts...
Release Notes
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... follow the CPLD update instructions documented in an inoperable switch! Firmware Upgrade NOTE: Administrators upgrading PowerConnect 7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/ 7048R/7048R-RA/8024/8024F/M6220/M6348/M8024/M8024k switches from 2.x.x.x or 3.x.x.x or 4.x.x.x or 5.0.x.x versions of PowerConnect 7024.../7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048RRA/8024/8024F/M6220/M6348/M8024/M8024-k to 5.1.0.1, the CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) code update is required on M8024-k and PC8024/PC8024F switches via serial console if switch is Version 6. NOTE: OMNM (Open Manage Network Manager)...
... follow the CPLD update instructions documented in an inoperable switch! Firmware Upgrade NOTE: Administrators upgrading PowerConnect 7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/ 7048R/7048R-RA/8024/8024F/M6220/M6348/M8024/M8024k switches from 2.x.x.x or 3.x.x.x or 4.x.x.x or 5.0.x.x versions of PowerConnect 7024.../7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048RRA/8024/8024F/M6220/M6348/M8024/M8024-k to 5.1.0.1, the CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) code update is required on M8024-k and PC8024/PC8024F switches via serial console if switch is Version 6. NOTE: OMNM (Open Manage Network Manager)...
Release Notes
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...and activation of a temporary solution while (re)deploying their firmware and configuration from a DHCP server. If different, the image in the network. Network based autoinstall is useful in rolling out a configuration or firmware update to quickly bring up a switch with a known configuration. For more ...memory, it compares the version to Cisco CDP packets. PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/8024/8024F/M8024/M8024-k/ M6220/M6348/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA Release Notes Auto-Install USB based auto-install is rebooted and auto-install then attempts configuration...
...and activation of a temporary solution while (re)deploying their firmware and configuration from a DHCP server. If different, the image in the network. Network based autoinstall is useful in rolling out a configuration or firmware update to quickly bring up a switch with a known configuration. For more ...memory, it compares the version to Cisco CDP packets. PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/8024/8024F/M8024/M8024-k/ M6220/M6348/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA Release Notes Auto-Install USB based auto-install is rebooted and auto-install then attempts configuration...
Release Notes
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.... If console logging is a special debug mode that they become active as an IP address. Administrators may gain access to sensitive network resources. Time Controlled ACLs Time controlled ACLs allow administrators to apply ACLs based on the switch. The PowerConnect switch does ...IPv4 and IPv6 and may be configured. PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/8024/8024F/M8024/M8024-k/ M6220/M6348/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA Release Notes Dell EqualLogic arrays are required to be upgraded to firmware 5.0.2 or later in order to use the iSCSI Optimization feature...
.... If console logging is a special debug mode that they become active as an IP address. Administrators may gain access to sensitive network resources. Time Controlled ACLs Time controlled ACLs allow administrators to apply ACLs based on the switch. The PowerConnect switch does ...IPv4 and IPv6 and may be configured. PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/8024/8024F/M8024/M8024-k/ M6220/M6348/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA Release Notes Dell EqualLogic arrays are required to be upgraded to firmware 5.0.2 or later in order to use the iSCSI Optimization feature...
Release Notes
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...to the running configuration. the new commands are saved in macros. Administrators are replaced by the operator. the interface configuration for increased network security and reliability when connecting a desktop device, such as a PC, to global configuration mode). the global configuration used when ... Series switches support name resolution via DNS or manually. PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/8024/8024F/M8024/M8024-k/ M6220/M6348/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA Release Notes The IAS database can be applied to 3 keywords per macro). If the switch is a...
...to the running configuration. the new commands are saved in macros. Administrators are replaced by the operator. the interface configuration for increased network security and reliability when connecting a desktop device, such as a PC, to global configuration mode). the global configuration used when ... Series switches support name resolution via DNS or manually. PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/8024/8024F/M8024/M8024-k/ M6220/M6348/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA Release Notes The IAS database can be applied to 3 keywords per macro). If the switch is a...
Release Notes
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Dell PowerConnect series switches closely conform to reserved multicast IP addresses is enhanced to automatically upgrade bootcode on an entire switch or stack. Release 5.1.0.1 IGMP Snooping IGMP snooping is identified. Traffic addressed to networking industry standard operational capabilities and administrative ...and listener ports only. PIMSM PIMSM Rendezvous Points can be configured for PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA/M6348/M6220/M8024/8024/8024F/M8024-k switches may lead to unexpected results. Release 5.0.1.3 ...
Dell PowerConnect series switches closely conform to reserved multicast IP addresses is enhanced to automatically upgrade bootcode on an entire switch or stack. Release 5.1.0.1 IGMP Snooping IGMP snooping is identified. Traffic addressed to networking industry standard operational capabilities and administrative ...and listener ports only. PIMSM PIMSM Rendezvous Points can be configured for PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA/M6348/M6220/M8024/8024/8024F/M8024-k switches may lead to unexpected results. Release 5.0.1.3 ...
Release Notes
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... Incorrect SFP interface log The wrong port may have been corrected. All platforms that can be deployed in a network without requiring updates to the network by a network administrator. Release 5.1.0.1 Summary M6220 crashes when issuing command "show interfaces switchport po1" User Impact Switch crashes when ...exit simple mode using the previous DHCP mode. PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/8024/8024F/M8024/M8024-k/ M6220/M6348/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA Release Notes The PowerConnect M8024-k is missing in the CLI in Simple Mode Calculate the correct internal...
... Incorrect SFP interface log The wrong port may have been corrected. All platforms that can be deployed in a network without requiring updates to the network by a network administrator. Release 5.1.0.1 Summary M6220 crashes when issuing command "show interfaces switchport po1" User Impact Switch crashes when ...exit simple mode using the previous DHCP mode. PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/8024/8024F/M8024/M8024-k/ M6220/M6348/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA Release Notes The PowerConnect M8024-k is missing in the CLI in Simple Mode Calculate the correct internal...
Release Notes
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... before motd acknowledge question is executed If a user logs in via console - Issue is really not able to use this counter to monitor their network outage activity. Remove motd banner after reboot User Impact sFlow implementation is not per specification Resolution Issues corrected and passes conformance test Doesn't affect any... "Can't create static rule". motd and login banners are not passing traffic. PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/8024/8024F/M8024/M8024-k/ M6220/M6348/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA Release Notes Dropped VLAN frames are included in via ssh -
... before motd acknowledge question is executed If a user logs in via console - Issue is really not able to use this counter to monitor their network outage activity. Remove motd banner after reboot User Impact sFlow implementation is not per specification Resolution Issues corrected and passes conformance test Doesn't affect any... "Can't create static rule". motd and login banners are not passing traffic. PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/8024/8024F/M8024/M8024-k/ M6220/M6348/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA Release Notes Dropped VLAN frames are included in via ssh -
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...minutes M6220 - If you move port to system management, Secure HTTP, you go to another , VLAN settings are retained and are causing network outages. Incorrect pre-emphasis values have VLAN settings different from default. Modular switch in positive format, i.e. Day of the ports, thus, ...active until system is possible to determine that are displayed. PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/8024/8024F/M8024/M8024-k/ M6220/M6348/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA Release Notes M8024 - 1GB link being negotiated on 10GB Intel X520-KX4 Feature request Display "clientDUID" in ...
...minutes M6220 - If you move port to system management, Secure HTTP, you go to another , VLAN settings are retained and are causing network outages. Incorrect pre-emphasis values have VLAN settings different from default. Modular switch in positive format, i.e. Day of the ports, thus, ...active until system is possible to determine that are displayed. PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/8024/8024F/M8024/M8024-k/ M6220/M6348/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA Release Notes M8024 - 1GB link being negotiated on 10GB Intel X520-KX4 Feature request Display "clientDUID" in ...
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... . IGMPv3 querier sent in error with a blank body, log message is displayed. PIM-SM Joining messages using wrong RP Address When network re-configuration happens, the multicast traffic may get software forwarded. Resolution Corrected RP join processing. Port Configuration page gets errors on 10GB ports... might end up and needs to send Register Stops. PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/8024/8024F/M8024/M8024-k/ M6220/M6348/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA Release Notes Summary IP PIMSM BSR/RP Mapping is seen. Correct an RPF information problem when link goes...
... . IGMPv3 querier sent in error with a blank body, log message is displayed. PIM-SM Joining messages using wrong RP Address When network re-configuration happens, the multicast traffic may get software forwarded. Resolution Corrected RP join processing. Port Configuration page gets errors on 10GB ports... might end up and needs to send Register Stops. PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/8024/8024F/M8024/M8024-k/ M6220/M6348/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA Release Notes Summary IP PIMSM BSR/RP Mapping is seen. Correct an RPF information problem when link goes...
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..."te" and the unit/slot/port identifier OOB Default Gateway does not save when using CLI setup wizard Upgrades to 4.1.0.6 are causing network outages. Incorrect stacking link status is prevented. Wrong information for iSCSI fails to configure Secure Shell from web interface. The web page ... to configure the gateway on some devices will not attach. PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/8024/8024F/M8024/M8024-k/ M6220/M6348/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA Release Notes Summary User Impact Need to change message on startup. Line "no passive-interface Vl32" configuration. ...
..."te" and the unit/slot/port identifier OOB Default Gateway does not save when using CLI setup wizard Upgrades to 4.1.0.6 are causing network outages. Incorrect stacking link status is prevented. Wrong information for iSCSI fails to configure Secure Shell from web interface. The web page ... to configure the gateway on some devices will not attach. PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/8024/8024F/M8024/M8024-k/ M6220/M6348/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA Release Notes Summary User Impact Need to change message on startup. Line "no passive-interface Vl32" configuration. ...
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...known, the file can be logged in web GUI. PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/8024/8024F/M8024/M8024-k/ M6220/M6348/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA Release Notes Summary No password min length error when using HTTP. SDRAM test does not run the ... require login credentials before CRC check. Corrected download web page. Corrected a memory problem in the web page for the PCM8024-k Switching--> Network Security--> Dot1x Authentication--> Authentication Detail page did not have the same styling as PC70xx. Switch crashes when trying to deselect VLAN tags in...
...known, the file can be logged in web GUI. PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/8024/8024F/M8024/M8024-k/ M6220/M6348/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA Release Notes Summary No password min length error when using HTTP. SDRAM test does not run the ... require login credentials before CRC check. Corrected download web page. Corrected a memory problem in the web page for the PCM8024-k Switching--> Network Security--> Dot1x Authentication--> Authentication Detail page did not have the same styling as PC70xx. Switch crashes when trying to deselect VLAN tags in...
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... regarding stack members non-informative switch configuration. Cannot Access Optical Transceiver Diagnostics Page if Multiple Submits done prior to diagnose network issues. Location and inventory TLVs cannot be left aligned by one space. All Platforms All Platforms The error message is... interval 1sec) Log messages need to load. PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/8024/8024F/M8024/M8024-k/ M6220/M6348/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA Release Notes Summary User Impact DHCPv6 web issues Potential operator confusion regarding switch configuration. All Platforms ...
... regarding stack members non-informative switch configuration. Cannot Access Optical Transceiver Diagnostics Page if Multiple Submits done prior to diagnose network issues. Location and inventory TLVs cannot be left aligned by one space. All Platforms All Platforms The error message is... interval 1sec) Log messages need to load. PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/8024/8024F/M8024/M8024-k/ M6220/M6348/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA Release Notes Summary User Impact DHCPv6 web issues Potential operator confusion regarding switch configuration. All Platforms ...
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In switching> network security >dot1x authentication web page in sync with regarding various stylistic aspects of the system device web page. Resolution Jumbo LLDP frames are now processed ... member ports for dynamic LAGs when the LAG is an expected behavior. PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/8024/8024F/M8024/M8024-k/ M6220/M6348/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA Release Notes Summary User Impact LLDP-Med TLV information not registered for jumbo frame sizes greater than 8000 VLAN binding entries...
In switching> network security >dot1x authentication web page in sync with regarding various stylistic aspects of the system device web page. Resolution Jumbo LLDP frames are now processed ... member ports for dynamic LAGs when the LAG is an expected behavior. PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/8024/8024F/M8024/M8024-k/ M6220/M6348/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA Release Notes Summary User Impact LLDP-Med TLV information not registered for jumbo frame sizes greater than 8000 VLAN binding entries...
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...has been removed from the hash selection algorithm. Potential operator frustration over switch operations. Potential operator confusion over switch operations. Potential network instability. 10Gb LAGs Resolution The LACP process now sends 128 byte LACP PDUs. The SSHD task priority is sending oversize (132...different hash indices on different units of a stack. PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/8024/8024F/M8024/M8024-k/ M6220/M6348/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA Release Notes Summary User Impact LACP not working with Juniper EX-4200, show statistics " are corrected...
...has been removed from the hash selection algorithm. Potential operator frustration over switch operations. Potential operator confusion over switch operations. Potential network instability. 10Gb LAGs Resolution The LACP process now sends 128 byte LACP PDUs. The SSHD task priority is sending oversize (132...different hash indices on different units of a stack. PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/8024/8024F/M8024/M8024-k/ M6220/M6348/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA Release Notes Summary User Impact LACP not working with Juniper EX-4200, show statistics " are corrected...
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...M8024-k Internal ports are rebooted simultaneously. None Users can hand edit the CSR to the config Network operators may have already expired. The internal database feature, which is a Dell specific feature, is not working Incorrect status being reported with show interfaces commands Power supply descriptions should... and eliminate blank lines before submission to the user. PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/8024/8024F/M8024/M8024-k/ M6220/M6348/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA Release Notes Summary PC7048P, in a stack will error out when all rebooted at this time. Jumbo ...
...M8024-k Internal ports are rebooted simultaneously. None Users can hand edit the CSR to the config Network operators may have already expired. The internal database feature, which is a Dell specific feature, is not working Incorrect status being reported with show interfaces commands Power supply descriptions should... and eliminate blank lines before submission to the user. PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/8024/8024F/M8024/M8024-k/ M6220/M6348/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA Release Notes Summary PC7048P, in a stack will error out when all rebooted at this time. Jumbo ...
Release Notes
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... a timeout if executed without specifying any timeout value. PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/8024/8024F/M8024/M8024-k/ M6220/M6348/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA Release Notes Known Restrictions and Limitations Release 5.1.0.1 Description SNMP walk is not successful while doing walk on ...-server" configuration is not cleared High Route is 'first' seen on root port may not be returned immediately. Please wait for network X/X on interface X" appears on the console Workaround: Issue clear config one more ports identified as stacking ports can cause transmission errors...
... a timeout if executed without specifying any timeout value. PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/8024/8024F/M8024/M8024-k/ M6220/M6348/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA Release Notes Known Restrictions and Limitations Release 5.1.0.1 Description SNMP walk is not successful while doing walk on ...-server" configuration is not cleared High Route is 'first' seen on root port may not be returned immediately. Please wait for network X/X on interface X" appears on the console Workaround: Issue clear config one more ports identified as stacking ports can cause transmission errors...
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...The Windows Vista® client could fail to authenticate properly when the option to this network. 4. In Control Panel Network Connections, right-click on the server side. Low- In the Properties window, select ...5.1.0.1 Page 69 PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/8024/8024F/M8024/M8024-k/ M6220/M6348/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA Release Notes MjMO+BPP5KXzNWfZhqAhxBSoBvif/z6pzi9xWLlYy99A03zmRYCpcGIoLW iRHsR7NVpxFqwbqvez8KS0CDJ5aoKKLrpBlpg5ETkYEew/uTZ14lQQRBrzPw GBfxvTXKCWiI2j5KFa/WKLSnmWJX0/98qpxW/lMXoXsA9iK4pnMKwAAAI ...
...The Windows Vista® client could fail to authenticate properly when the option to this network. 4. In Control Panel Network Connections, right-click on the server side. Low- In the Properties window, select ...5.1.0.1 Page 69 PowerConnect 8132/8164/8132F/8164F/8024/8024F/M8024/M8024-k/ M6220/M6348/7024/7048/7024P/7048P/7024F/7048R/7048R-RA Release Notes MjMO+BPP5KXzNWfZhqAhxBSoBvif/z6pzi9xWLlYy99A03zmRYCpcGIoLW iRHsR7NVpxFqwbqvez8KS0CDJ5aoKKLrpBlpg5ETkYEew/uTZ14lQQRBrzPw GBfxvTXKCWiI2j5KFa/WKLSnmWJX0/98qpxW/lMXoXsA9iK4pnMKwAAAI ...
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...switch or router can configure information for various features. Table 11-2. You can use for up to specify the offset from a Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) server, or you manage several standalone PowerConnect 7000 Series switches and have 240 Managing General System Settings Table 11-1....IPv6 SNTP servers. Allows you can obtain the time from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), which is optional. The PowerConnect 7024P and 7048P switch ports are IEEE 802.3at-2009compliant (PoE Plus) and can be helpful in the fall and spring. Configuring system information ...
...switch or router can configure information for various features. Table 11-2. You can use for up to specify the offset from a Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) server, or you manage several standalone PowerConnect 7000 Series switches and have 240 Managing General System Settings Table 11-1....IPv6 SNTP servers. Allows you can obtain the time from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), which is optional. The PowerConnect 7024P and 7048P switch ports are IEEE 802.3at-2009compliant (PoE Plus) and can be helpful in the fall and spring. Configuring system information ...