Auto-Install Commands 129560Auto-Install CommandsAuto-Install provides automatic update of the image and configuration ofPowerConnect devices on boot up from a TFTP server as controlled byreceived DHCP options. It plays a critical role in the PowerConnect offeringof touchless or low-touch provisioning, in which configuration and imaging ofa device is greatly simplified. This is highly desirable as device can be setupwith minimum interaction from a skilled technician.In PowerConnect devices, Auto-Install provides for network-based auto-configuration and auto-imaging. Other aspects provide support for auto-configuration and auto-imaging from attached devices.Auto-Install is available on Dell PowerConnect devices as per thespecification listed below.Auto-Install features in this release include:1 Support download of image from TFTP server using DHCP option 125.The image update can result in a downgrade or upgrade of the firmware onthe switch or stack of switches.2 Support for automatic download of a configuration file from a TFTPserver when the device is booted with no saved configuration file located indesignated storage. This release extends the designated storage to USBflash drives. In previous releases, the only supported storage was thedevice’s embedded flash or non-volatile memory.3 Support for automatic download of an image from a TFTP server in thefollowing situations:a When the device is booted with no saved configuration found in thedesignated storage areas.b When the device is booted with a saved configuration that has Auto-Install enabled.
