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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 topics covered in this product. The release notes are part of Service (QoS) & Features n b • Layer 2 Multicast Features s • Layer 3 Multicast Features p Switch...
... 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 topics covered in this product. The release notes are part of Service (QoS) & Features n b • Layer 2 Multicast Features s • Layer 3 Multicast Features p Switch...
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...the switch can also download a configuration file from a server to the switch to restore the switch to the configuration in the downloaded file. PowerConnect 7000 Series switches support the following three templates: • Dual IPv4 and IPv6 (default) • IPv4 Routing • IPv4 Data Center...up the switch configuration. Configuration file uploads from the switch to a server are a good way 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 during ...
...the switch can also download a configuration file from a server to the switch to restore the switch to the configuration in the downloaded file. PowerConnect 7000 Series switches support the following three templates: • Dual IPv4 and IPv6 (default) • IPv4 Routing • IPv4 Data Center...up the switch configuration. Configuration file uploads from the switch to a server are a good way 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 during ...
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...members, the firmware on the new member is managed through the stack ports, they operate as all units in the stack are connected together through the management interface (Web, CLI, or SNMP) of switch models in the PowerConnect 7000 Series as long as a single unit with the PowerConnect M6348 PowerConnect 7000 Series ... managed as the master, and the entire stack is automatically upgraded to 576 front-panel ports, if all switches are running the same firmware version. The stack can stack PowerConnect 7000 Series switches up to 12 switches high, supporting up to match the stack.
...members, the firmware on the new member is managed through the stack ports, they operate as all units in the stack are connected together through the management interface (Web, CLI, or SNMP) of switch models in the PowerConnect 7000 Series as long as a single unit with the PowerConnect M6348 PowerConnect 7000 Series ... managed as the master, and the entire stack is automatically upgraded to 576 front-panel ports, if all switches are running the same firmware version. The stack can stack PowerConnect 7000 Series switches up to 12 switches high, supporting up to match the stack.
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...of stack units to continue to forward packets while the control and management planes restart as access type and source IP address of firmware on the stack management unit. The synchronization operation may result in the stack fails. Master Failover with the current configuration. As ...about configuring access and authentication profiles, see "Controlling Management Access" on the management unit need to be restarted. Hot Add/Delete and Firmware Synchronization You can also require the user to be authenticated locally or by an external server, such as a Master failure is called ...
...of stack units to continue to forward packets while the control and management planes restart as access type and source IP address of firmware on the stack management unit. The synchronization operation may result in the stack fails. Master Failover with the current configuration. As ...about configuring access and authentication profiles, see "Controlling Management Access" on the management unit need to be restarted. Hot Add/Delete and Firmware Synchronization You can also require the user to be authenticated locally or by an external server, such as a Master failure is called ...
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PowerConnect 7000 Series and M6348 Stacking Compatibility The stack can be the stack Management Unit. A stack manager is currently 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. In most cases... of six switches might include the following scenarios takes place regarding the management status 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. Managing a Switch ...
PowerConnect 7000 Series and M6348 Stacking Compatibility The stack can be the stack Management Unit. A stack manager is currently 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. In most cases... of six switches might include the following scenarios takes place regarding the management status 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. Managing a Switch ...
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...becomes the Master unit. The Master unit copies its running configuration to the Standby unit whenever it joins the stack as the PowerConnect 7000 Series switches, are allowed to the startup configuration on the Stack? The running-config synchronization also occurs: • when... software automatically selects a Standby unit from the existing stack units. When you save the running on a single switch. Upgrading the firmware on the mismatched stack member. For more information about downloading and installing images, see "Managing Images and Files" on the 140 Managing...
...becomes the Master unit. The Master unit copies its running configuration to the Standby unit whenever it joins the stack as the PowerConnect 7000 Series switches, are allowed to the startup configuration on the Stack? The running-config synchronization also occurs: • when... software automatically selects a Standby unit from the existing stack units. When you save the running on a single switch. Upgrading the firmware on the mismatched stack member. For more information about downloading and installing images, see "Managing Images and Files" on the 140 Managing...
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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 Figure 8-5. 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.
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 Figure 8-5. 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.
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... the SID associated with the supported switch types, use the show supported switchtype command in the stack to be reset to another. Enable the Stack Firmware Synchronization feature. For more information about the switch stack. Enable nonstop forwarding on the stack. NOTE: Changing the ID number causes all switches in Privileged... switch types, indicating the type of the new stack member. • unit - Exit to manage the stack and view information about these commands, see the PowerConnect 7000 Series CLI Reference Guide.
... the SID associated with the supported switch types, use the show supported switchtype command in the stack to be reset to another. Enable the Stack Firmware Synchronization feature. For more information about the switch stack. Enable nonstop forwarding on the stack. NOTE: Changing the ID number causes all switches in Privileged... switch types, indicating the type of the new stack member. • unit - Exit to manage the stack and view information about these commands, see the PowerConnect 7000 Series CLI Reference Guide.
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...more 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 Management Unit if it goes down. NOTE: The OSPF feature uses NSF to enable the hardware... to Privileged EXEC mode. Command Purpose show auto-copy-sw View the Stack Firmware Synchronization settings for the stack. Command Purpose boot auto-copy-sw allow- show switch [stackmember-number ] View information about the NSF feature. ...
...more 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 Management Unit if it goes down. NOTE: The OSPF feature uses NSF to enable the hardware... to Privileged EXEC mode. Command Purpose show auto-copy-sw View the Stack Firmware Synchronization settings for the stack. Command Purpose boot auto-copy-sw allow- show switch [stackmember-number ] View information about the NSF feature. ...
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13 Managing Images and Files This chapter describes how to Manage File image Action Download Upload Copy Description Firmware for the switch. Managing Images and Files 349 PowerConnect 7000 Series switches maintain several different types of the following: • Download the file to the switch from a remote... file during the boot process, see Automatically Updating the Image and Configuration. Files to upload, download, and copy files, such as firmware images and configuration files, on the flash file system. The table also lists the type of action you can manage. The switch...
13 Managing Images and Files This chapter describes how to Manage File image Action Download Upload Copy Description Firmware for the switch. Managing Images and Files 349 PowerConnect 7000 Series switches maintain several different types of the following: • Download the file to the switch from a remote... file during the boot process, see Automatically Updating the Image and Configuration. Files to upload, download, and copy files, such as firmware images and configuration files, on the flash file system. The table also lists the type of action you can manage. The switch...
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Why Is File Management Needed? The switch can store two firmware images, but only one image. Image Files The switch can maintain three separate configuration files: startup-config, running-config, and backup-config. By default, ... various files. Any configuration Managing Images and Files 351 The switch supports the following reasons: • To create a backup image • To upgrade the firmware as new images become available Configuration Files Configuration files contain the CLI commands that change the switch from its default configuration. Files to Manage File...
Why Is File Management Needed? The switch can store two firmware images, but only one image. Image Files The switch can maintain three separate configuration files: startup-config, running-config, and backup-config. By default, ... various files. Any configuration Managing Images and Files 351 The switch supports the following reasons: • To create a backup image • To upgrade the firmware as new images become available Configuration Files Configuration files contain the CLI commands that change the switch from its default configuration. Files to Manage File...
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If you change the boot image, it does not become the active image until you reset the switch. To display the Active Images page, click System → File Management → Active Images in the navigation panel. 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.
If you change the boot image, it does not become the active image until you reset the switch. To display the Active Images page, click System → File Management → Active Images in the navigation panel. 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.
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To display the Copy Files page, click System → File Management → Copy Files in the navigation panel. Figure 13-8. Copy Files Managing Images and Files 363 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. Figure 13-8. Copy Files Managing Images and Files 363 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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...command is currently active (image1 or image2). filedescr {image1 | image2} description Add a description to use the following commands to download a new firmware image to the switch and to make it the active image. boot system {image1 | Set the image to the image files. NOTE: Upload, ...download, and copy functions use TFTP to and from the PowerConnect 7000 Series switch. Downloading and Activating a New Image (TFTP) Beginning in Privileged EXEC mode, use as the boot (active) image after the ...
...command is currently active (image1 or image2). filedescr {image1 | image2} description Add a description to use the following commands to download a new firmware image to the switch and to make it the active image. boot system {image1 | Set the image to the image files. NOTE: Upload, ...download, and copy functions use TFTP to and from the PowerConnect 7000 Series switch. Downloading and Activating a New Image (TFTP) Beginning in Privileged EXEC mode, use as the boot (active) image after the ...
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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...