Initial System Set-up
Option 1: Log and dump to a PCMCIA device
GRF 400/1600 Getting Started - 1.4 Update 2
October, 1998
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Option 1: Log and dump to a PCMCIA device
Logging can be done either remotely or locally to an external PCMCIA device.
Because system memory (RAM) provides a fixed amount of log storage, upgrading GRF RAM
increases storage for route tables and other routing data, but does not provide additional space
to store logs and dumps. Logs and dumps can be sent either to an external flash device inserted
in either PCMCIA slot or to a spinning disk device inserted in PCMCIA slot A.
You can install a PCMCIA device any time after the GRF is powered on and is running.
However, logging is not enabled until you install the device and complete this configuration
procedure. Since logged messages can be helpful while you are bringing up and configuring
media cards, it is recommended you configure logging now.
Use the procedure in this section to ready the PCMCIA device and to send logs and dumps to
the device. The procedure is done only once to set up local logs and dumps, and is not affected
by software updates or system reboots.
Note that the external PCMCIA device is used only for storage. You cannot boot the GRF
router from an external device.
List of devices
Lucent certifies the following ATA-compliant devices for GRF operation:
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Kingston Datapak 520MB, P/N CT520RM
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Sandisk 175MB Flash, P/N SDP3B
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Sandisk 85MB Flash, P/N SDP3B-85-101
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Aved 85MB Flash, P/N AVEF385MB25ATA501
Lucent offers only the 85 MB Flash directly (GRF-AC-FLASH). Customers may purchase the
other devices through an external source.
ATA Type-II device dimensions are 85.6 mm x 54.0 mm x 5.0 mm. ATA Type-III device
dimensions are 85.6 mm x 54.0 mm x 10.5 mm.
PCMCIA slot commands
Three commands enable remote management of PCMCIA slots. The csconfig slot_number
command returns status of each PCMCIA slot. The csconfig slot_number up and csconfig
slot_number down commands mark the specified PCMCIA slot up or down, respectively. An
example is included in the device installation procedure which follows.
Do not remove a mounted PCMCIA device from the slot, unmount it first. You will get an error
message if you remove a mounted device.