Cabletron Systems 9F122-12 User Manual

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Installing the SmartSwitch 9000 Module2-4Using DIP Switch 6The purpose of DIP switch 6 is to force a Flash download from a BootP serverthrough the EM-EPIM. The first step in this process is to configure the BootPserver. Configurations of BootP servers can differ from platform to platform andfrom one operating system to another. Read the user’s manual on BootP andTFTP serving for the correct files to edit and the correct files to execute for theserver. After configuration of the BootP server the module can then have theswitch state changed on dip switch 6 to initiate BootP and TFTP requests.When the state of dip switch 6 is changed, the module begins requesting a BootPserver in an attempt to receive a Flash image download. The modules boot PROMinitiates a BootP sequence. During this sequence, the module requests an IPaddress and a filename from the BootP server. The module then requests a TFTPof the file and receives the download of the image. The module will not functionuntil the Flash image is downloaded from the BootP and TFTP server.If a BootP and TFTP are not intended at this time, this process may be stopped byresetting the module. Resetting is done by pushing the reset button on themodule, power cycling the chassis, or removing the module from the chassis andre-inserting. (See section titled The Reset Switch on page 2-6.) After resetting, themodule again looks for a BootP server, but will time-out after about four minutes.After the time-out, the module boots from Flash memory. The next time thepower is cycled, the module will boot from Flash memory and not request theBootP server.Installing the Module into the SmartSwitch 9000ChassisTo install the SmartSwitch 9000 module, follow the steps below:1. Remove the blank panel covering the two slots in which the module is beinginstalled. All other slots must be covered, if other modules are not beinginstalled, to ensure proper airflow and cooling.2. Attach one end of the ESD wrist strap packaged with the SmartSwitch 9000chassis to your wrist. Plug the other end into the ESD Wrist Strap Groundingreceptacle in the lower right corner of the SmartSwitch 9000 chassis shown inFigure 2-2.The INB Terminator Modules must be installed on the rear of the fourteen slotchassis before powering up this module. The INB Terminator Modules are notrequired on the six slot chassis. Refer to the INB Terminator ModulesInstallation Guide for information and installation procedure.NOTE