Avaya 4524GT, Configuration Manual

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See the following sections for details about updating switch software:
• Managing switch software using EDM on page 240
• LED activity during software download on page 56
LED activity during software download
During the software download, the port LEDs light one after another in a chasing pattern,
except for ports 35, 36, 47, and 48 on an Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 4548GT.
This chasing pattern is initially fast as the software image is downloaded but gradually slows
as the switch erases the flash memory. This pattern speeds up again as the switch programs
the new image into the flash memory.
When the process is complete, the port LEDs are no longer lit and the switch resets.
Asset ID string configuration
You can define an Asset ID, which provides inventory information for the switch, stack or each
unit within a stack. An asset ID consists of an alphanumeric string up to 32 characters in length
for the switch or stack. An Asset ID is useful for recording your company specific asset tracking
information, such as an asset tag affixed to the switch. The Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch
4500 allows you to configure the asset-ID by ACLI commands and EDM.
Agent and diagnostic software status display
You can display the currently loaded and operational switch or stack software status for both
agent and diagnostic loads. With the
show boot
ACLI command and variables, you can view
the agent or diagnostic load status individually, or together. The Boot Image, EDM tab displays
agent and diagnostic load status information together.
Avaya Energy Saver
You can use Avaya Energy Saver (AES) to reduce network infrastructure power consumption
without impacting network connectivity. AES uses intelligent switching capacity reduction in
off-peak mode to reduce direct power consumption by up to 40%. AES can also use Power
over Ethernet (PoE) port power priority levels to shut down low priority PoE ports and provide
more power savings.
System configuration fundamentals
56 Configuration — System April 2011