Dell POWERCONNECT 6200 SERIES, Configuration Manual

Page: 167 / 176

Utility
167
TFTP Client
The TFTP client downloads configuration files and sends TFTP requests to the broadcast IP address
(255.255.255.255).
DNS Client
The DNS client resolves an IP address to a hostname and resolves a hostname to an IP address (reverse IP
address to hostname mapping).
BOOTP/DHCP Client
The DHCP and BOOTP clients handle predefined IP address configuration. The DHCPINFORM
message type is sent to request Auto Config boot options.
Stacking
The downloaded configuration file is not distributed across a stack. When an administrator saves
configuration, the config file is distributed across a stack.
CLI Examples
Example 1: Show Auto Config Process
To display the current status of the Auto Config process, use the following command:
console#show boot
Config Download
via DHCP: enabled
Auto Config State : Waiting for boot options
...
Auto Config State : Resolving switch hostname
...
Auto Config State : Downloading file <boot>.cfg
Example 2: Enable Auto Config
To start or stop Auto Config on the switch, use the following commands:
console#boot host dhcp
console#no boot host dhcp