Kentrox AI296 - Manual (Page 398)

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AI296 Version 9.8x User’s Guide
Standalone Mode and Switch Mode: Switch Mode
Switch Mode
Switch mode refers to the mode where AI296 is managed by the CLC. When AI296 is
in switch mode, the AI198 menu system must be used to configure IP addresses,
aliases, IP static routes, and SNMP traps. AI296 must be located in the AI130 or
AI180 chassis to operate in switch mode.
The following characteristics apply when AI296 is operating in switch mode:
z AI296 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 AI296 cards are hot-swappable—the card configuration does not have to be set
up manually.
z The banner must be less than 1024 characters.

Note: Switch mode may also be referred to as CLC mode.
Downloading Software for AI296 in Switch Mode
To download software for AI296 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
ip_address Specifies the AI198 IP address.