Allied Telesis AlliedWare Plus Operating System Version 5.4.4C (x310-26FT,x310-26FP,x310-50FT,x310-50FP) - Manual (Page 68)

Start-up Sequence
Software Reference for x310 Series Switches
3.4 AlliedWare Plus TM Operating System - Version 5.4.4C C613-50046-01 REV A
The options in the stage 2 diagnostics menu allow you to initiate the following tests:
■ Flash
The Bootloader tests the user file system area of Flash. The bootloader is stored in a
protected area of Flash that is not accessed by the user file system.
■ Flash Erase
The Bootloader erases the user file system area of Flash only.
Once any required tests are completed from the diagnostics menu, enter “9” to quit the
diagnostic menu and continue the switch boot-up process.