Configuration and Image Commands
ExtremeWare XOS 11.5 supports only the Summit X450 family of switches and the BlackDiamond 8800 series switch.
ExtremeWare XOS 11.5 Command Reference Guide
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The BootROM image file is a .xbr file, and this file contains the executable code.
If this command does not complete successfully it could prevent the switch from booting. In the event
the switch does not boot properly, some boot option functions can be accessed through a special
Bootloader menu (see the
ExtremeWare XOS Concepts Guide
).
Use of the
hostname
parameter requires that DNS be enabled.
Displaying the BootROM Versions.
To display the BootROM version for the switch and all of the modules
and PSU controllers installed in a modular switch, use the
show version
command.
Host Name and Remote IP Address Character Restrictions.
This section provides information about the
characters supported by the switch for host names and remote IP addresses.
When specifying a host name or remote IP address, the switch permits only the following characters:
●
Alphabetical letters, upper case and lower case (A-Z, a-z)
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Numerals (0-9)
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Period ( . )
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Dash ( - ) Permitted only for host names
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Underscore ( _ ) Permitted only for host names
●
Colon ( : )
When naming or configuring an IP address for your network server, remember the requirements listed
above.
Local and Remote Filename Character Restrictions.
This section provides information about the characters
supported by the switch for local and remote filenames.
When specifying a local or remote filename, the switch permits only the following characters:
●
Alphabetical letters, upper case and lower case (A-Z, a-z)
●
Numerals (0-9)
●
Period ( . )
●
Dash ( - )
●
Underscore ( _ )
●
Slash ( / ) Permitted only for remote files
When naming a local or remote file, remember the requirements listed above.
BlackDiamond 10808 Switch Only.
Specify
memorycard
to download a BootROM image from the external
compact flash memory card installed in the external compact flash slot of the MSM. Use a PC with
appropriate hardware such as a compact flash reader/writer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions
to access the compact flash card and place the image onto the card. For more information about
installing the external compact flash memory card into the MSM, see the
Extreme Networks Consolidated
XOS Hardware Installation Guide
.
