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Files and Directories
October 2006
boot.slot.cfg File
The
boot.slot.cfg
file contains the slot assignment for each
switch installed in a stacked configuration.
The slot assignment number is automatically written to the
boot.slot.cfg
whenever a slot number is manually assigned.
The following is a sample
boot.slot.cfg
slot entry:
boot slot 3
For more information on assigning slot numbers for a stacked
configuration, refer to
“Assigning Slot Numbers for a Stack”
on page 30
.
Image Files
Image files (those files with
.img
extensions) contain execut-
able code that provides support for the system, Ethernet ports,
and network functions. In other words, they serve as essential
drivers for switch and network operations.
Although these files may be backed up to the root flash direc-
tory or any user-defined subdirectory, they must be present in
the
/flash/working
and
/flash/certified
directories for the
switch to operate and pass traffic.
If you delete all copies of an image file, you will be required to
contact Alcatel Customer Support for replacements. There-
fore, it is recommended that you keep backup copies on your
computer’s hard drive or a locally-accessible server.
For a complete list of OmniSwitch 6800 Series image files,
along with their functions, refer to the following table.
Kos.img
Contains the OmniSwitch 6800
Series operating system software.
Kbase.img
Contains base code for the switch.
Krelease.img
Contains release number information
for the system software package.
Keni.img
Provides support for 10/100/1000
and Gigabit Ethernet.
Kadvrout.img
Alcatel’s Advanced Routing soft-
ware package. Optional.
Ksecu.img
Provides enhanced security features
for the switch, such as Authenticated
VLANs (AVLANs).
KAdiag.img and
KDdiag.img, or
Kdiag.img
Provides enhanced hardware diag-
nostics for the switch. Note that your
OmniSwitch 6800 Series software
may provide two diagnostics files
(KAdiag.img and KDdiag.img) or a
single diagnostics file (Kdiag.img).
There is no difference in functional-
ity.
