Kentrox AI232 - Manual (Page 306)

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AI232 Version 9.6x User’s Guide
Standalone Mode and Switch Mode: Switch Mode
Switch Mode
Switch mode refers to the mode where AI232 is managed by the CLC. When AI232 is
in switch mode, the AI198 menu system must be used to configure IP addresses,
aliases, IP static routes, and SNMP traps. AI232 must be located in the AI130 or
AI180 chassis to operate in switch mode.
The following characteristics apply when AI232 is operating in switch mode:
z AI232 gets its configuration from the CLC at boot time (instead of locally or by
TFTP).
z The CLC is used to route calls and maintain alias configuration information.
z The IRB is the default port (rather than the front panel Ethernet port).
z AI232 cards are hot-swappable—the card configuration does not have to be set
up manually.

Note: Switch mode may also be referred to as CLC mode.
Downloading Software for AI232 in Switch Mode
To download software for AI232 when it is in switch mode:
1. Open a command prompt window.
2. At the command prompt, start the FTP utility:
ftp
3. At the FTP prompt, open AI198:
open ip_address
The FTP utility prompts you for a user name and password.
4. Put the FTP utility in binary mode:
binary
5. Transfer the software image to AI198:
put filepath / imagename .img

Note: Wait for a completion message after entering this command.
ip_address Specifies the AI198 IP address.
filepath Defines the path to the software image file.
imagename Defines the software image file name.