
xStack DES-3800 Series Layer 3 Stackable Fast Ethernet Managed Switch CLI Manual
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DES-3800:4#upload configuration 10.48.74.121 c:\cfg\log.txt
Command: upload configuration 10.48.74.121 c:\cfg\log.txt
Connecting to server................... Done.
Upload configuration...................Done.
DES-3800:4#
enable autoconfig
Purpose
Used to activate the autoconfiguration function for the Switch. This will load a
previously saved configuration file for current use.
Syntax
enable autoconfig
Description
When autoconfig is enabled on the Switch, the DHCP reply will contain a
configuration file and path name. It will then request the file from the TFTP server
specified in the reply. When autoconfig is enabled, the ipif settings will
automatically become DHCP client.
Parameters None.
Restrictions
When autoconfig is enabled, the Switch becomes a DHCP client automatically
(same as: config ipif System dhcp). The DHCP server must have the TFTP server
IP address and configuration file name, and be configured to deliver this
information in the data field of the DHCP reply packet. The TFTP server must be
running and have the requested configuration file in its base directory when the
request is received from the Switch. Consult the DHCP server and TFTP server
software instructions for information on loading a configuration file.
If the Switch is unable to complete the autoconfiguration process the previously
saved local configuration file present in Switch memory will be loaded.
Example usage:
To enable autoconfiguration on the Switch:
DES-3800:4#enable autoconfig
Command: enable autoconfig
Success.
DES-3800:4#
When autoconfig is enabled and the Switch is rebooted, the normal login screen will appear for a few
moments while the autoconfig request (i.e. download configuration) is initiated. The console will then
display the configuration parameters as they are loaded from the configuration file specified in the DHCP
NOTE:
Dual-purpose (DHCP/TFTP) server utility software may require entry of
the configuration file name and path within the user interface. Alternatively, the
DHCP software may require creating a separate ext file with the configuration
file name and path in a specific directory on the server. Consult the
documentation for the DCHP server software if you are unsure.