Hirschmann MS30, Power MICE, MACH 4000, OCTOPUS, User Manual

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Entering the IP parameters
Layer 2 Enhanced with Layer 2 Professional
Release 1.0 10/05
2.4 Loading the system configuration from the
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2.4 Loading the system
configuration from the ACA
The ACA is a device for
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storing the configuration data of a Switch.
D
storing the Switch software.
In the case of a Switch failure, the ACA enables a very simple configuration
data transfer by means of a substitute Switch of the same type.
When you start the switch, it checks for an ACA. If it detects an ACA with a
valid password and valid software, the Switch loads the configuration data
from the ACA.
The password is valid if
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the password on the Switch matches the password on the ACA, or
D
the preset password is entered on the Switch.
To save the configuration data in the ACA see “Saving Locally (and on the
ACA)” on page 57