1. CLI Overview
CLI-A2-GB20-00
October 2004
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Device Memory
Configuration backup is inherent in Micro DSLAMs and IP DSLAMs. Upon initial
power up, default parameters will remain in place unless changed through CLI,
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) or NMS (Paradyne’s Network
Management System). Once changed, new configurations will automatically be
recorded in both RAM and NVRAM:
RAM (Random Access Memory)
Data stored in RAM will be erased if the device loses power.
NVRAM (Non-Volatile Random Access Memory)
Data stored in NVRAM will remain intact (even if the device loses power)
unless deliberately cleared or reconfigured.
Local Files
Both system and port configurations can be saved on your PC or local network as
a backup and/or for use as a template for future configurations. Once a DSLAM
has been configured as desired, the settings can be uploaded (from the DSLAM to
a local file) through a Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) tool with a GET
command and the following information:
Backup File
A DSLAM backup file records all system and port configurations.
Template File
A DSLAM template file records all system and port configurations except IP
address.
Configuration files can also be flash downloaded from a local file to a DSLAM.
Replace the GET command with a PUT command. Refer to your TFTP user
manual for further instruction.
Item
Data Needed for Backup
Example
Host Name:
DSLAM IP Address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx)
185.172.164.144
Remote
Filename:
NVR_BACKUP.BIN.[superuser
password]
nvr_backup.bin.Password
Local
Filename:
user preference
dslam27_mum13_backup.bin
Item
Data Needed for Template
Example
Host Name:
DSLAM IP Address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx)
185.172.164.144
Remote
Filename:
NVR_CFG.BIN.[superuser password]
nvr_cfg.bin.Password
Local
Filename:
user preference
n2n_dslam12000_template.bin
