IPE product overview 1-5
Meridian SuperNode MSL-100 Intelligent Peripheral Equipment (IPE) Reference Manual MSL14
For customers using Switch Manager, the GUI-based management platform
for the MSL-100, the EXPEC controller card provides additional capabilities
that are described below:
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an Ethernet interface and TCP/IP protocol software which allow the IPE to
communicate with Switch Manager and which provide increased
bandwidth for file transfer.
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the ability to transfer loads, utilizing the Ethernet port, while the IPE is in
an Inservice (INSV) or Inservice Trouble (ISTB) state. The load in flash
memory becomes active after the RTS PM FLASH CI command is issued.
Note 1: In certain circumstances, Switch Manager can transfer loads
while the IPE is in a manual busy (MANB) state. The IPE requires a
valid load with a valid IP address set in the IPE prior to the IPE being
placed in the MANB state. In addition, if the IPE is returned-to-service
(RTS) while Switch Manager is transferring a load, the connection to
Switch Manager is lost, resulting in an incomplete load file in the flash
memory of the IPE.
Note 2: For any communication with Switch Manager to occur, the IPE
must be provisioned/datafilled as an Ehhanced XPEC, with a valid IP
address, valid subnet mask, and valid gateway. A RTS must be
performed to set these parameters in the IPE. Any changes to these
parameters will require a subsequent RTS to activate the change.
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the ability to maintain multiple software load versions in Flash memory
and to designate the load to be booted when the IPE is returned to service
from Flash memory
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a set of modified log messages to report status information associated with
new hardware and software capabilities
RTS FLASH
The MAPCI RTS command has been modified to include a FLASH parameter
for support of the EXPEC card. The FLASH parameter is only available when
the IPE is posted at the PM level of MAPCI and if the IPE is datafilled as an
enhanced XPEC with an enabled IP port. This parameter allows you to return
the EXPEC card to service by directing the card to execute the active software
load from its on-board Flash memory.
Limitations and Restrictions
The CM must first be upgraded to MSL11 or higher before you can install a
new IPE with the EXPEC controller card.
To transfer load files to the IPE through its Ethernet interface with the Switch
Manager, your LAN must have one or more repository hosts. Each host must
